Schedule a reboot of a Meraki Device?

[cwal21]

I know there's an on-demand reboot option, but is there not functionality in place to schedule a reboot to occur at a certain time? i.e. it would be nice to schedule reboots in the middle of the night.

Thanks!

[BrechtSchamp]

No there isn't. You can use the API. @NolanHerring wrote a script and he shared it here:

https://community.meraki.com/t5/Solutions-APIs/Python-Script-Rebooting-Devices/m-p/49576

[cwal21]

Thanks for the quick response, I'll be "making a wish" next as this should be a simple feature to implement one would think. Especially since scheduling of firmware updates is already possible.

Thanks again!

[BrechtSchamp]

All props to Nolan :)!

[SoCalRacer]

A little bit more forceful and used probably more for single sites

from meraki.meraki import Meraki

# Configuration parameters and credentials
x_cisco_meraki_api_key = 'your_api_key_here'

client = Meraki(x_cisco_meraki_api_key)

collect = {}

network_id = 'L_networks_id_here'
collect['network_id'] = network_id

serial = 'mx_serial_here_with_dashes'
collect['serial'] = serial

result = client.devices.reboot_network_device(collect)

print(result)

[c53e]

This should be a feature. Example: We changed DNS to Umbrella on the MX and now the switches have a yellow status. Should reboot them during the evening but needs manual attention.

[cwal21]

Def agree, the whole Meraki Dashboard is all about ease of use and clean UI, seems like a no brainer.

[Dan4]

Can't believe that 3 years later this still isn't a feature. Would be an immense help for us.

[iball99]

Let's get this going folks! Its time.

[cwal21]

Agreed - They've integrated Anyconnect into several MX devices now with new firmware (THANK YOU DEV TEAM!)  but haven't integrated this simple option?

[Varlaks]

We have an MG21E which we use on remote sites. Defeats the purpose as we need to on site to reboot the device.
A simple reboot function when it fails to ping default DNS should solve this issue. This is common feature on most remote routers.

[ChrisGaines]

We have a vMX that keeps losing connection to a VPN every 24-30 hours (don't ask!!), which is fixed with a reboot, so being able to schedule a reboot every night would be one less task to do every morning!!!

[SplashAccess]

Hi All , Bit late to the party but just to let you know we have now created a new app for this function that you can download on IOS or Android . You can create groups of Meraki devices from any Network / ORG and schedule reboot times . You can also reboot groups of devices at any time you want  . https://meraki-rebooted.com/ . Hope this helps 🙂