Using Meraki GR12 AP's with other brand routers in large home (3500sq')

[ddresen]

I just switched to Meraki GR12 AP's in my home as a recommendation from a friend. I bought the Meraki RX50 router/firewall, but it throttles my speeds at 500MB. I work from home and need to have my full Gigabit speeds. What brand/type router/firewall is recommended or will work with my GR12's? I don't want to change out the entire system.

Thank you!!

[ConnorL]

If you're referring to the Meraki Go Indoor WiFi 6 AP (GR12) you may want to post in the specific Meraki Go Community: https://community.meraki.com/t5/Meraki-Go-Community/ct-p/go

[ddresen]

Yes, sorry I will update the post and move it

[ddresen]

I am curious if you have recommendations for a Cisco router/firewall for my home, to keep it all in the "family" if you will.

[DarrenOC]

Hi @ddresen the RX series like most Cisco SMB products are a good idea but certainly come with their limitations.

Personally, I’ve used a Meraki MX at home for years with no issues.  

[ddresen]

@DarrenOC Which Meraki MX system do you use? I need to take advantage of the Gig ISP I subscribe to.

[DarrenOC]

Hi @ddresen , I’m using an MX68 but I don’t have a 1Gbps connection.

in your case you’re looking at the MX75 and above:

https://meraki.cisco.com/product-collateral/mx-family-datasheet/?file

[DarrenOC]

Do you by any chance work for a Cisco Partner?  If so, make use of their NFR programme.

[Brash]

I also second the MX75 assuming it's within budget.

One thing to remember is that as opposed the Meraki Go, standard Meraki devices require a license which you need to continue renewing in order to use the equipment 

[ddresen]

Yeah, it's a home network, and even though I work from home, not interested in paying Cisco for service. I may pull the entire HW config out and go with a good home mesh.

[alemabrahao]

It would be GR12 right? This is the Meraki GO line, there is a specific community for these products.

https://community.meraki.com/t5/Meraki-Go-Community/ct-p/go

[ddresen]

Yes, sorry I will move it to the other community