Implementing Templates

[jmorgan0407]

Need some guidance implementing templates and binding them to existing networks without overwriting current network configurations.

We have deployed networks with specific IP's DHCP settings, etc... I want those the stay; however, I need to deploy L7 FW rules, Content Filtering, SSIDS, etc...

The goal is when we change in the template it changes globally. For example, adding a blocked category in content filtering needs to be blocked at all networks.

FYI. All our networks are "combined"

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

[kYutobi]

You can simply clone your network when you setup a new one. Settings should pass through if you want to test.

• Keep Local Settings Safe: When binding a template, choose Local Overrides to keep your IPs, DHCP, and VLANs untouched. The template will only apply global settings like firewall rules, content filtering, and SSIDs.

• Set Up the Template: Go to Configuration Templates in Meraki and set up the rules and features you want to apply everywhere, like blocked categories or new SSIDs.

• Bind Networks to the Template: Attach your networks to the template one by one, making sure Local Overrides is enabled to preserve existing configurations.

• Test First, Then Roll Out: Start with a small batch of networks to ensure everything works smoothly before applying to all your networks.

• Automate If Needed: If you have a lot of networks, Meraki’s API can help speed up the process.