Cisco Meraki Network Engineer: Fundamental (CMNE-F)

Training overview

In our Cisco Meraki Network Engineer: Fundamental (CMNE-F) learning path, you’ll gain the core knowledge and skills needed to engineer Meraki networking solutions from the powerful cloud management platform. You’ll be introduced to the cloud networking architecture and the Meraki product portfolio. You can learn at your own pace, and complete all the courses to earn a certificate of completion.


Note: Some of these courses are included in our other learning paths, so you may see that progress reflected here. Enroll in this learning path and complete all of the courses to earn a new certificate!


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What's included

Required modules

Cloud and Dashboard
Introducing the Meraki Platform (30 min)
Meraki Dashboard Basics (30 min)
Licensing and Inventory (30 min)
Firmware and Cross-Platform Features (20 min)
Monitoring, Reporting, and Alerts (30 min)


Products and Features
Introducing Security and SD-WAN (40 min)
Introducing the Meraki Cellular Gateway (20 min)
Introducing Meraki-Managed Switches (30 min)
Introducing Meraki Cloud-First Wireless (30 min)
Introducing Meraki Systems Manager (40 min)
Introducing How Meraki Smart Cameras Work (20 min)
Introducing Meraki Sensors (25 min)


Implementation, Operation, and Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting with Meraki (30 min)
Onboarding a Security Appliance (30 min)
Configuring Site-to-site VPN on a Security and SD-WAN Appliance (20 min)
Implementing Firewall Rules on a Security Appliance (25 min)
Deploying a Meraki-Managed Switch (25 min)
Managing Meraki-Managed Switch Ports (30 min)
Configuring Layer 3 Routing (30 min)
Deploying a Meraki-Managed Wireless Solution (40 min)
Implementing Seamless Wireless Networks (25 min)
Securing Wireless Connectivity (35 min)
Applying Wireless Firewall and DNS Filtering (20 min)
Refining Wireless Networks with RF Optimization (35 min)


Optional modules

Lab Activity
Explore the Dashboard



What you'll learn

The modules in this course will enable you to:

  • Implement and operate a Meraki dashboard deployment
  • Familiarize yourself with the features and use cases of the Meraki product portfolio
  • Deploy, manage, and configure Meraki-managed switching, wireless access points, and security appliances at a fundamental level

Who should take part?

Any Meraki operator interested in introductory-level technical training

Program summary

Learn at your own pace in this introductory technical training, available in our online learning platform.

  • For network engineers and operators
  • Beginner level
  • Self-paced eLearning format
  • 11 hours 30 minutes required, 1 hour optional
  • FREE
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