Hi GIdenJoe. Thank you for your detailed response. I truly appreciate the clarity you've provided. I'd like to offer some additional context about our current setup to give you a more comprehensive view of our goals. This should help us refine our approach and ensure we're on the right path. I apologize if this leads to any repetition from your previous answers, but I want to make sure I fully understand the situation. Here’s a simplified version of our topology… As mentioned earlier, our plan is to replace the old Catalyst 3560 switch and designate the Meraki MS250 as the core switch in stack 1, handling all IP routing and inter-VLAN routing. Our goal is to replicate the functionality of the Catalyst 3560 as closely as possible with the MS250. Since Meraki devices don't use a CLI, I'm trying to understand the first steps for configuring the MS250 with all the necessary SVIs and routing. Should I first disconnect the Catalyst 3560 and connect directly to the MS250 via its configuration port? Then, do I assign it an IP address that allows for internet connectivity to bring the switch online in the Meraki Dashboard? After connecting the firewall link to the switch, can I proceed with the configuration through the dashboard? I'm just a bit unsure about this initial setup phase. Please be aware downtime for a few hours is ok. Many Thanks.
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