Why Cisco Meraki
Meraki is 100% cloud-managed networking: Wi-Fi, switches, firewalls, and cameras. Zero-touch provisioning, built-in analytics, and auto-VPN make it the fastest way to deploy secure, scalable networks — perfect for MSPs.
- Cloud Dashboard: Manage 100 sites from one login, no CLI needed.
- Auto-VPN: Site-to-site in one click, full mesh or hub-spoke.
- Built-in Security: IDS/IPS, content filtering, AMP, umbrella DNS.
- Cellular Failover: MG gateways with built-in LTE/5G.
How Blackhawk MSP Deploys It
- Pre-configure networks in Meraki dashboard; ship devices plug-and-play.
- Enable auto-VPN hub at HQ, spokes at branches with split tunnel.
- Deploy MX security appliances with IDS/IPS and Umbrella integration.
- Set client Wi-Fi with WPA3, guest isolation, and bandwidth limits.
- Monitor health via dashboard alerts and weekly client network reports.
FAQ
Q: Is it secure without on-prem controller?
A: Yes — all traffic encrypted, dashboard MFA, role-based access.
Q: Can we replace Cisco ASA?
A: Yes — MX appliances support site-to-site, client VPN, SD-WAN.
Q: How fast is provisioning?
A: New site online in <15 minutes after hardware arrives.
Q: Does it include cameras?
A: Yes — MV smart cameras with cloud archive, motion search.
Need help? Call 1-925-218-4000 — Blackhawk MSP
