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Meraki Fundamentals

Course Code: CS-MERAKI

In this Cisco Meraki Fundamentals course, delegates will gain hands-on experience with Meraki’s intuitive dashboard, demystify the essentials of cloud networking, and discover scalable techniques for deploying, operating, and troubleshooting Meraki devices across wireless, switching, security, and SD-WAN environments.

  • Duration: 2 Days
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Technology: Cisco
  • Delivery Method: Instructor Led l Virtual Instructor Led Training

This course is designed for IT teams, system integrators, and anyone seeking to upskill in cost-effective, cloud-first operations. 

Delegates attending this course must have:

− A Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) certification is highly recommended, or equivalent experience in basic networking fundamentals.

− Understanding of simple LANs, IP addressing, and subnetting.

− Familiarity with routing and switching principles.

− Basic wireless networking concepts and common terminology. Basic computer skills, such as how to use a keyboard and how to work with a removable media such as Flash Drives.

The knowledge and skills that a learner must have before attending this course are as follows:

− Ability to build and configure simple networks.

− Experience with fundamental troubleshooting strategies.

− General familiarity with network security protocols (such as IPsec VPN).

− Understanding of wired and wireless QoS mechanisms, network security controls, and firewall fundamentals.

− Knowledge of dynamic routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP) is beneficial for advanced topics

On completion of this course, participants should be familiar with:

Understand Cloud-Managed Networking Concepts:

− Grasp the fundamentals of Cisco Meraki’s cloud-based architecture and the value proposition of cloud-managed networks for modern organizations.

− Explain the operational differences between cloud-managed and traditional networks 

Master the Meraki Dashboard:

− Navigate and configure core features in the Meraki Dashboard for multi-site, multi-product deployments.

− Manage organizational structure, inventory, administrators, and licensing within the dashboard environment 

Deploy and Configure the Full Meraki Stack:

− Install, configure, and optimize:

− Meraki MX Security Appliances (including SD-WAN, firewall, VPN, threat management)

− Meraki MS Switches (including VLANs, stacking, routing)

− Meraki MR Access Points (wireless networking, guest access, RF design, security)

− Meraki MV Cameras (surveillance configuration, analytics, retention)

− Meraki Sensors and Insight for environment monitoring and analytics 

Implement and Troubleshoot Real-World Solutions:

− Diagnose and resolve common connectivity and user issues using the dashboard and built-in troubleshooting tools.

− Apply best practices for site maintenance, monitoring, and firmware management 

Integrate with Enterprise and Security Solutions:

− Integrate Meraki with Cisco Umbrella, Identity Services Engine (ISE), and RADIUS for policy enforcement and security.

− Configure and manage group policies, templates, and bulk device onboarding for scalable deployments 

Leverage Insights, Reporting, and Automation:

− Use Meraki Insight to monitor network health, traffic analytics, and performance baselines.

− Configure automated alerting, reporting, and auditing to support compliance and operational efficiency.

Automate and Scale Operations Using APIs:

− Understand the basics of Meraki API usage for automating deployments, monitoring, and troubleshooting at scale

Prepare for Advanced Meraki Deployments and Certifications:

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Modules

Module 1: Fundamentals of Meraki cloud architecture

− Architecture of Dashboards

− Back-end and Cloud Architecture

− Communication from Device to Cloud

− Security and Retention of Data

− Lifecycle and Management of Firmware

Module 2: The Dashboard's construction

− Organization Creating

− Network Creating

− Adding Devices and Claiming

− Administrator and Privilege Definition

− Roles with Special Access

− SAML Roles

− Keeping the Dashboard Under Control

− Adding Tags to the Scope

− Tags Introduction

− Administrative Privilege Tagging

− Configuring Devices and Networks

− SSID Availability Configuration for MR Access Points

− Setting Up MX and Z Series Devices for Non-Meraki VPN Peer Availability

− Systems Manager for Meraki

− Alerting and Reporting on Dashboards

− Email Alerts for the Dashboard

− Webhooks

− Syslog

− SNMP Traps and SNMP

− Reports with Automated Summaries

− Alerts for Meraki Insight

− Hubs for Alerts

− Global Overview

Module 3: The Admin Experience with Meraki

− Org-wide Health

− Status of the Firmware

− Firmware Security and Status in Detail

− Anticipatory Replacements

− Early Access Program for Dashboards

− System of Magnetic Design

− New Landing Page

− Improvements to the Alert Hub and New Organisation Alert Page

− Switching Overview

− Global Overview

− Network-wide Perspectives on Health

− Uplink and Network-wide Health

− Health of Wireless Networks

− Views of Automated Topology

− Layer 2 Topology throughout the Network

− Layer 3 Topology throughout the Network

− Multicast Topology throughout the Network

Module 4: The Dashboard's Automation

− Templates for Configuration

− Templates: How Do They Work?

− Local Overrides

− Limitations and Caveats of the Template

− Best Practice Considerations for Templates

− Triggering Outside Automation using Webhooks, Syslog, and SNMP

− Webhooks

− Syslog

− SMP

− Dashboard pi

− How Is the API Dashboard Used and What Is It?

− Tips & Tricks for APIs

− Examples of API Dashboard

− Automated Organisation Status via API

− MR Naming Automation Using Upstream Switch

− MT Automation

− Automation Based on Dashboards

Module 5: Best Practices for MX and MG

− Scaling MX

− Modes of Deployment

− Modes of Routing

− VPN Concentrator Mode or Passthrough

− Security

− Firewall L3/L7

− Content Filtering via HTTP (TALOS)

− Cisco AMP

− IDS/IPS

− Cisco Umbrella

− Group Policy for the Dashboard

− Policy Adaptation (SGT)

− VPN

− Auto VPN Meraki

− VPN for clients

− AnyConnect from Cisco

− VPN for non-Meraki

− Routing

− Priority of Routes

− Routes That Are Static

− OSPF

− BGP

− Meraki Auto VPN deployment

− Auto VPN Configuration

− Hub vs Spoke

− Traversal of NAT

− Recommendations for Hub and Spoke

− Proper Sizing

− Prioritizing Hubs

− Comparing Full and Split Tunnel Modes

− Enhanced Configuration 

− Tracking Deployment

− Insights of Meraki

− Health of Web Applications

− WAN Health 

− VoIP Health

− Alerts for Insight

− Integration of ThousandEyes

− VPN Supervision

− Dashboard Alerts Reviews

− Hubs for Alerts

− Alerts for Organisations

− Meraki Dashboard Threat Evaluation

− Centre for Security

− Most Common Dangers

− Clients Most Affected

− MG cellular introduction

− 4G LTE vs 5G 

− 5G NSA vs 5G SA

− MG dashboard monitoring

− Considerations for MG Deployment

− Backup or Primary Cellular

− 5G Sight Line

− You and CGNAT

− Deployment Prestaging

− Meraki Device Troubleshooting

− Page for Local Status

− Mode of Safety

− Logging for Support Data Bundles (SDB)

− Combined DM Logging

Module 6: Best Practices for MX SD-WAN

− Meraki SD-WAN introduction

− The Science of Performance in Transportation

− The Structure of SD-WAN Policies

− SD-WAN Uplink Regulations

− Personalised SD-WAN Performance Courses

− Analysis and Identification of Traffic

− Policies for Dynamic Path Selection

− Policy for Global Preferences

− Basic Policy for Load Balancing

− Simple Policy-Based Routing

− DPS Based on Performance

− Using Performance-Based DPS for Policy Routing

− SD-WAN via Cellular

− SD-Internet

− MPLS Integration

− LAN MPLS: Switchover to Meraki Auto VPN

− WAN MPLS: Meraki Auto VPN Overlay

Module 7: Design and Suggestions for Meraki Switching

− Meraki Switches Introduction

− Design of Meraki Switching

− Creating a Wired Business Network

− Organising Your Deployment

− Choosing the Appropriate Switch Product Mix

− Using Cloud Management to Plan Hybrid Campus LAN Architectures

− Access layer design

− Implementation of VLAN

− Employing Native VLAN 1

− QoS Planning

− Optimising STP in a Hybrid Setting

− Tags for Deployment Optimisation

− MTU Suggestion

− Trunk Ports Connecting

− MR Access Points linking

− Best Practices for Layer 3

− Best Practices for OSPF

− Best Practices for Multicast

− Protecting Layer 2 Functions

− Security of Infrastructure

− DHCP Surveillance

− Storm Management

− Inspection of Dynamic ARP

− Secure Port

− Profile Port

− VLAN Profile

− Security of Networks

− Sticky MAC

− Isolation of Ports

− Authentication of 802.1X

− Bypassing MAC Authentication

− Authorisation Modification using ISE Integration

− Security of End Points

− MS Micro-Segmentation (Adaptive Policy)

− Classification and Spread of Identity

− Definition of Security Policy

− Enforcing Policies

− SGT Assignment Techniques

− Warnings When Establishing an Adaptive Policy

− Managing and Improving Meraki Switches

− Stacking virtually

− Considering Firmware Upgrades on MS

− Validations of Configuration

− Config-Safe System

− Auto-Rollback in the Event of a Bad Uplink

− Budget for MS PoE

− Overview of Microsoft Power

− Utilising MS for Sustainability

− Cloud-Based Catalyst

− How to Fix Your Meraki Deployment

− Reporting on Dashboards

− Live Dashboard Tools

− Ping

− Capturing Packets

− MTR

− Table of MAC Forwarding

− Testing of Cables

− Port for Cycles

− Wake-on-LAN

Module 8: Design and Best Practices for Meraki Wireless

− Dashboard scaling and scoping

− Design of the Physical WLAN

− Wireless Network with Location Awareness

− Dual 5-GHz Mode with Wi-Fi 6E

− RF Propagation at 6-GHz

− AP Mounting Suggestions

− AP Overlap and Adjacency

− Setting Up Meraki Wireless

− Best Practices and Suggestions for RF Profiles

− Band Selection: SSID-Specific vs. All SSIDs 

− Balancing Clients 

− Bitrate Minimum 

− Best Practices for Channel Planning 

− Bands of Frequency 

− Width of Channel 

− Choosing a Channel: DFS Channels 

− Meraki Auto RF 

− Additional Meraki Wireless Design Considerations 

− Distributed Networks: Why Use Them? 

− Encryption and Authentication 

− VLAN Factors 

− Use Cases for AP Tags 

− Configuring Meraki Wireless at Enterprise Level 

− What Roaming Means 

− Determining Domains 

− Wandering Domains 

− Domains at Layer 2 

− Domains at Layer 3 

− DHCP Scope Definition 

− Security Features and Best Practices for Wireless Security 

− Air Marshal

− Access Control and Traffic Segregation 

− Managing the Network 

− Overview of Site-Level Wi-Fi 

− Overview of Wireless Health 

− Identification of Anomalies (Smart Thresholds) 

− RCA for servers 

− Device Tracking and Reporting 

− Analytics for Roaming 

− Overview of the Client 

− Client Information 

− Timeline for the Client

− Timeline of Access Points

Module 9: MT (IoT) Design and MV Security

− The Meraki Difference: Rethinking Surveillance 

− The Architecture of Meraki Cameras 

− Architecture of MV Videos 

− Maintaining Security 

− Integrated Analytics 

− Creating an Efficient Surveillance System through Purposeful Design 

− Choosing Accessories and Mounting Options for Cameras 

− Technology-Related Issues 

− Types of Lenses 

− Field of View 

− Resolution 

− Additional Deployment Requirements 

− Cisco Meraki MV52: An Illustration of MV Camera Products 

− Selecting Appropriate Storage 

− Making Power Requirement Plans 

− Organising Wired and Wireless Camera Connectivity 

− Overarching Network Considerations 

− Taking Wired Connections into Account 

− Wireless Connection Considerations 

− Constructing an Enhanced Camera System 

− Specifying Camera Tags and Names 

− Camera Administrators: A Definition 

− Administrators with Dashboard-Defined Camera-only 

− Camera Permissions Based on Roles for SAML/SSO 

− Video Access: Meraki MV Camera Views

− Dashboard for Meraki 

− The Meraki Vision Portal 

− The Meraki Display App 

− The Meraki Mobile App 

− Setting Up and Improving MV Cameras 

− Details of the Listing Camera 

− Setting Up Camera Profiles 

− Camera Profile Assignment 

− Camera Configurations by Hand

− Capturing in Dim Light 

− Motion Alerts for Cameras 

− Optimising Camera Alerts 

− Setting Up Windows Privacy 

− Configuring Integration with RTSP 

− Setting Up Video Walls 

− Using Meraki MV Cameras 

− Getting Around the Video Timeline 

− Integrated Analytics 

− Audio Recognition 

− Motion Recap and Motion Search 

− Distributing Videos 

− Video Exporting 

− Utilising Cloud Archive 

− Getting to Video Event Logs 

− Meraki MV Sense

− Meraki MV Cameras Troubleshooting

− Meraki Cloud Enabling Firewall Ports

− Giving Meraki Support Camera Access 

− Using Meraki IoT with MV to Strengthen Security 

− Using Meraki MT Sensors to Create Smarter Spaces 

− Using Meraki MT Sensors to Create Smart Spaces 

− Maintaining Sustainability 

− Comprehending the MT Security Architecture 

− MT Sensors for Business Asset Protection 

− Environmental 

− Physical 

− Investigating MT Sensors 

− Monitoring of Physical Infrastructure 

− MT12 Leak/Water Sensor 

− The MT20Door Sensor 

− The MT40 Smart Power Controller 

− Monitoring of the Environment 

− Sensor for MT11Cold Storage 

− Sensors for temperature, humidity, and air quality 

− The MT30 Smart Automation Button 

− Automation of Smart Buttons 

− Meraki MT Sensor Deployment 

− Basic Setup and Configuration 

− Comprehending Meraki IoT Gateways 

− Taking Sensor Distance into Account 

− Power Factors 

− Configuration-Related Issues 

− Setting Up and Tracking Alerts 

− Configuring Alert Types 

− Examining Alerts That Were Generated 

− Sight Sensor 

− Best Practices for IoT Operations 

− Meraki MT Sensor Troubleshooting 

− Tracking the Status of the Sensor 

− Examining Event Logs from Sensors 

− Tracking the Strength of the BLE Signal

Lab exercise

− Set up and manage the Cisco Meraki Dashboard

− Activate advanced capabilities and enhance network performance

− Diagnose and resolve network issues through the Meraki Dashboard

− Set up tags, link aggregation, port mirroring, and manage high-density wireless networks

− Establish routing configurations within the Cisco Meraki environment

− Implement QoS policies, traffic management, and load-balancing techniques

− Set up and maintain network security measures

− Define access controls and manage wireless guest connectivity

− Configure wireless SSIDs, radio frequency profiles, and intrusion prevention using Air Marshal

− Apply endpoint administration and control

− Install and configure physical security and surveillance devices

− Turn on alerts and manage system monitoring and performance reports

− Identify and troubleshoot issues within a Cisco Meraki network