MT Gateway Compatibility - Catalyst Persona AP / Cisco Spaces

[tonystark123]

Is it possible to use MT sensors in a catalyst environment?

I have customers who are interested in making use of the technology, but have Cisco wireless deployed with catalyst 6E persona APs and catalyst centre/Cisco Spaces integrations.

[alemabrahao]

Yes, it is possible to use Meraki MT sensors in a Cisco Catalyst environment, including with Catalyst 6E persona APs and Cisco Spaces integrations. Meraki MT sensors can integrate with Cisco Space.

https://www.ciscolive.com/c/dam/r/ciscolive/global-event/docs/2023/pdf/BRKEWN-1538.pdf

[GreenMan]

Not possible just yet, I don't think;   last I saw this is planned for some time later in the summer.

As is potential visibility of Catalyst AP sensor information in the Meraki Dashboard (monitored devices) - though I think the two are separate engineering efforts, driven by the same ambition.

[alemabrahao]

Unless I misunderstood the request, but I did check that there is a case study, see page 36. 

https://www.ciscolive.com/c/dam/r/ciscolive/emea/docs/2024/pdf/BRKMER-1691.pdf

[Ryan_Miles]

That deck is talking about Cat persona APs using their built in Sensors. Not MT Sensors. Today, MT Sensors can only communicate with Meraki persona APs and Cameras.

[GreenMan]

OK so:   @tonystark123   - you want to use existing Catalyst APs, working with a WLC, as BLE gateways for Meraki MT sensors, reporting into Spaces?    I don't think that's specifically what is being done in the Paris office - but I will look into this when I can (assuming that's what you're wanting to do)

[PhilipDAth]

A Meraki MT needs a gateway.  Only two gateway types are supported: a Meraki AP or a Meraki camera.

This is a list of all compatible gateways.

https://documentation.meraki.com/MT/MT_General_Articles/MT_Frequently_Asked_Questions#List_of_Compat...