Splash Page and Templates

[TechB0SS]

I am starting a project to implement splash pages for my SSIDs using Splash Access. I have (4) networks in my environment that contain wireless, security (MX), and switches. It was suggested that I use templates to configure my SSIDs so that it can be replicated across all (4) networks. I am a novice when it comes to using templates. I understand they can make management of multiple networks more convenient. Since this is the first time I am using templates, my question is, If I create a template to setup the splash page for the wireless, will the template cause any changes on the switches and security appliances? Each security and switch network configuration is unique, and I don't want to impact the configurations if I utilize a template. I only need the template for the wireless. Is templates the best way to go with this or should I manually configure the SSIDs for each network?

[Jotish]

Hello @TechB0SS ,

To be honest, I am fairly new to templates myself. Nevertheless, while checking the online literature (https://documentation.meraki.com/General_Administration/Templates_and_Config_Sync/Managing_Multiple_...), the "Local Overrides" section of the document seems to be hinting at what you are trying to achieve.

Cheers.

[TechB0SS]

Thanks, I've reviewed this documentation, the thing that worries me is the following:

Note: When binding an existing network to a template, its current configuration will be lost and it will begin using the template configuration.

I am trying to avoid losing the configuration of my existing networks. Each existing network configuration is unique. Yes, I understand that I can apply local overrrides, but it seems the configuration will lost as soon as bind the existing network to the template. In one of my networks I have 100+ switches and 900+ wireless access points, and a MX security appliance. Can't afford to lose these configurations...

[Jotish · Accepted solution]

Agreed, would be a shame to lose the conf in that way. Do you have a spare MR and MS. You could create a new network for these, add some dummy config and then test the template for that specific network.

[PhilipDAth]

Templates cover MX, MS and MR.  So you wouldn't want to use a template unless you wanted the settings for all of these devices to be the same.

[TechB0SS]

Seems like templates may not be my best option here...