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Re: Recommendations for casting - Meraki Wifi

by jbright in Wireless LAN
a week ago
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When Apple devices are involved, you will likely need to enable bonjour forwarding. Here's a link to the guide on how to do that:   https://documentation.meraki.com/MR/Client_Addressing_and_Bridging/Bonjour_Forwarding   ... View more

Re: Has anyone setup a Starlink/MX68W Crash Kit able to VPN between differe...

by jbright in Security / SD-WAN
a month ago
a month ago
3rd party site-to-site VPN connections require a public IPV4 address on both firewalls that the VPN tunnel is between. I have a Starlink residential account and currently only receive a single CGNAT IPV4 address on it. I also get an IPV6 address too, but 3rd party site-to-site VPN is not supported over IPV6 yet, but very soon. The only two options for a site-to-site VPN over a Starlink connection for now are Auto-VPN between two MX in the same organization or get the Business version of Starlink, which does provide a public IPV4 address, which would allow the 3rd party site-to-site VPN connection to work, assuming the other firewall also has a public IPV4 address. When IPv6 is supported for 3rd party site-to-site VPN, that would provide another option.   Configuring Site-to-site VPN between MX Appliances in Different Organizations  ... View more

Re: Known issue was removed from all MX version. No fix listed...

by jbright in Security / SD-WAN
‎07-27-2023 08:17 AM
‎07-27-2023 08:17 AM
I have the same problem. Someone at Meraki didn't think it through on having two stable firmware versions at the same time... ... View more

Re: MX250 intervlan traffic

by jbright in Security / SD-WAN
‎06-16-2023 09:09 AM
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‎06-16-2023 09:09 AM
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The MX250 tops out at 4GB of total throughput, so even though you are using the 10GE ports on it, you will not get 10GB of throughput. It's recommended to have a Layer 3 switch take care of the inter-VLAN routing and let the MX deal with the routing to and from the internet. ... View more

Re: Cisco Secure Client 5.0.03072 download

by jbright in SASE | Cisco+ Secure Connect
‎06-16-2023 09:05 AM
‎06-16-2023 09:05 AM
FYI, Cisco Secure Client 5.0.03072 is available for download from the Cisco web site if you have a valid software license for it. ... View more

Re: Retail Entertainment network upgrades

by jbright in Meraki Go Projects Gallery
‎06-14-2023 01:36 PM
‎06-14-2023 01:36 PM
I got the RJ45 thin CAT6 patch cords from Cables and Kits. ... View more

Re: Meraki MV Cameras and MR76

by jbright in New to Meraki
‎05-25-2023 02:33 PM
‎05-25-2023 02:33 PM
The cameras do not have external antenna ports. You should also not point the patch antennas that are attached to the APs in different directions. This causes all kind of interference problems.   As I have to tell my customers frequently, "WiFi is a 2-way street. Just because the client (in this case a camera) can hear the AP, it doesn't mean that the AP can hear the client."   I agree with @alemabrahao, wired is always preferred to wireless because it is generally reliable and predictable. ... View more

Re: Meraki MV Cameras and MR76

by jbright in New to Meraki
‎05-25-2023 01:23 PM
‎05-25-2023 01:23 PM
At first glance of your picture, the trees between the cameras and APs are concerning. The moisture in tree leaves are notorious for disrupting wireless network connections. Even if you go with the patch or sector antennas for the MR76, this doesn't help you with the much weaker wireless radios that are built in to the MV cameras. Most of the traffic is going to be going from the cameras back to the APs, so this could be problematic. You will probably need to test with an AP with the omni antennas installed where you are proposing as well as a camera where you are proposing and see what happens. It's hard to predict how it will work with just a two dimensional picture. ... View more

Re: Cisco Continuing Education (CE) Program

by jbright in Off the Stack
‎05-18-2023 10:05 AM
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‎05-18-2023 10:05 AM
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FYI   Free 16 Continuing Education Credits coming on May 24th through the Rev Up to Recert Program in Cisco U!   For any of you or your customers that are looking to recertify a CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE, Learning@Cisco is offering 16 CE credits to be earned for free starting on May 24th through the Rev Up to Recert Program.   The training will be on Automation. Training will be e-learning and accessed through Cisco's new e-learning platform Cisco U, which is replacing CDL.   There is a free version of Cisco U that anyone can get access to starting on May 24th. Stay tuned to the Rev Up to Recert Community for updates!   https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/topic/0TO6e000002e4QmGAI/rev-up-to-recert-community ... View more

Multi-tenant office network upgrade

by jbright in Meraki Projects Gallery
‎05-17-2023 05:03 PM
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‎05-17-2023 05:03 PM
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We had a customer request that we upgrade the network for their multi-tenant office environment. We had already installed an MX64 security appliance for them a few years ago when another vendor's firewall suddenly failed.   The customer requested that we upgrade both the wired and wireless network for all of the offices. The property consists of 10 tenant offices and the main management office for the building. Before the upgrade, all of the offices were on the same wired network and the wireless network coverage was so poor that several of the office tenants had installed their own wireless routers.   The wiring closet for the property was also serving as a broom closet and the cleaning staff had  managed to knock both the power and ethernet cables loose several times.   We installed a new MS210-48FP switch in the wall mount rack in the wiring closet and installed three new CW9162I wireless access points in the office areas to provide seamless wireless coverage. We also installed an APC short depth Lithium-Ion Smart UPS with Smart Connect cloud management. We needed the short depth UPS because of the short rack depth. Their was also only one power outlet available in the closet and we needed to back up all of the network and ISP equipment with a single UPS. We also installed some much needed cable management, although we were limited by available rack space.   One other request from the customer and their tenants was that each tenant had their own isolated wired and wireless network VLAN that other tenants could not connect to. Each tenant would only be able to access the equipment on their VLAN and the internet. This was a perfect fit for Identity PSK without RADIUS and Group Policies. We did not use WPN because wired network clients cannot communicate with wireless clients on the same VLAN when it is implemented.   IPSK allowed us to only advertise two SSIDs (office and guest wireless) and Group Policies isolated each office's VLAN from the others. Depending on what PSK was used by each wireless client determined which VLAN that client would have access to. The wired connections in each office were configured at the switchports to determine which VLAN they would have access to. Their was also a shared conference room and this was also covered by the wireless network and the tenants could meet in it and still have access to their own office networks.   Because of the new MS210 switch and the new APs, we were also able to turn on the Secure Port feature for the network and secure the AP to switch connections with certificates to provide additional network security.   The customer and their tenants are very happy with the new wired and wireless performance and security. The customer enjoys the fact that they can easily change the PSK for each office as tenants move in and out.   Here is the wiring closet before the upgrade. typical wiring mess spaghetti hell   Here is the wiring closet after the network upgrade was complete. The green patch cables are analog phone lines for each office. This will lead to a future replacement with a Cisco VOIP system and the new switch can provide power protected PoE to the new phones. It's amazing how some cable management and Velcro can improve the project.  cable management makes a big difference no dangling cables to be snagged     ... View more
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Retail Entertainment network upgrades

by jbright in Meraki Go Projects Gallery
‎05-17-2023 04:12 PM
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‎05-17-2023 04:12 PM
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We had a customer request that we upgrade the networks in two of their bars. Both bars were located in strip shopping center locations. One of the bars had very poor cellular service, to the point that customers and employees could not reliably make or receive cell phone calls. Both bars have Point of Sale systems and both bars needed reliable networks in order to accommodate the ever increasing number of sporting events that are only available via internet streaming services.   The first bar was about 50% larger than the second bar. They had a consumer class router/access point that was not capable of covering the entire location. They had a second router/access point that was connected to the first router in an attempt to provide more wireless coverage. It had been compromised from attacks over the internet.   We installed a wall mount cabinet, along with a CAT 6 patch panel and cable management. We installed all new CAT 6 ethernet cabling and jacks to all of the network devices, including three new GR12 Wifi6 indoor wireless access points. We installed a GX50 security appliance, with the optional Umbrella security license and two GS110-8P switches. We installed a new APC Smart UPS to carry the network and ISP equipment, along with an NVR and several IP cameras.   We had to figure out how to mount the GR12 APs to I-beams below the roof of the building. We used beam clamps and had to make some minor modifications to the AP mounting plates in order to get the beam clamps to attach to the plates securely and still be able to mount the APs to the plates.   This is the new wall mount network cabinet that we installed. Wall mount cabinet   This is the rack mounted network equipment with structured cable management. Rack mounted network equipment   This is what the beam clamps looked like that we attached to the AP brackets. We had to drill out the holes a little in order to get the bolts to fit. beam clamps   The second bar had a small wall mount rack in a closet and the previous installer had no concept of cable management.   What a mess!   We installed a second wall mount rack, a GX50 with the optional Umbrella security license, two GS110-8P switches, a new cable modem and an APC Smart UPS with Smart Connect cloud management. Nice and clean!   This bar was smaller than the first bar and we only had to install two GR12 Wifi6 indoor APs to cover it correctly. The new guest wireless network allowed customers to use Wi-Fi calling on their cell phones, which solved the poor cellular service issue. We isolated the guest wireless VLAN and applied bandwidth throttling to it at both locations. We also isolated the POS VLAN from the rest of the network VLANs for PCI compliance at both locations.   The customer is thrilled with how responsive and reliable the networks are at both bars and they really like the weekly email reports about the customer insights at both locations.   Here are examples of the proximity, engagement and loyalty reports for one of the locations.   Proximity report   Engagement report Loyalty report   ... View more

Manufacturer network upgrade

by jbright in Meraki Go Projects Gallery
‎05-17-2023 02:55 PM
4 Kudos
‎05-17-2023 02:55 PM
4 Kudos
This was the second Meraki Go network installation that we completed in August 2022. This customer makes custom stone countertops for homes. The customer had taken a lightning strike that destroyed some of their computers and consumer class network equipment. The customer told us that they had been suffering with horrible network problems before the lightning strike as well. We installed a new wall mount network cabinet in their break room / network closet. We installed a GX20 security appliance with the optional Umbrella security license. We installed two GS110-8P switches, along with a CAT 6 patch panel and cable management. We went with the GS110-8P switches because it was slightly cheaper to go with two 8 port switches instead of a 24 port switch.  We installed a single GR10 indoor wireless access point in the office area of the business. We installed all new CAT 6 ethernet cabling and wall mount jacks. We migrated the ISP managed video surveillance system over to one of the two 8 port switches and isolated it on its own VLAN, which the ISP only has access to. We setup the office and guest wireless SSIDs and isolated the wireless guests and throttled their internet bandwidth. We installed an APC Smart UPS with Smart Connect cloud management and an additional PDU to connect all of the network equipment along with the NVR and File Server to it. Other than the rare extended power outage or ISP outage, the network had been rock solid and the customer loves it with zero complaints.   This is the disaster we inherited. This is the disaster that we inherited   This is what the final installation looks like. Here is the clean wall after the install   This is all that is left of the previous mess. It is part of their hosted VOIP system. This is what was left of the previous mess   This is what a rack mount network installation and structured cabling should look like. This is what a rack mount solution is supposed to look like.   This is the wall mount cabinet with the network and power equipment and a file server and NVR installed below it. This is the wall mount cabinet, along with the NVR and File Server. ... View more

Law Office network upgrade

by jbright in Meraki Go Projects Gallery
‎05-17-2023 02:22 PM
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‎05-17-2023 02:22 PM
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This was the first Meraki Go network that we had ever installed in May 2022. It was for a small law office with 5 employees. They had 7 desktop computers, 2 servers and 3 printers. The customer had experienced a cyber security event where their email account (yep, only one account for the entire office, don't get me started on that) credentials had been compromised and they realized they need a more secure network infrastructure. We installed a GX20 security appliance with the optional Umbrella security license, a GS110-24P switch and a GR10 indoor wireless access point. We setup two wireless SSIDs, one for the office use and one for wireless guests. We configured the firewall to isolate the wireless guests from the office network users and throttled their internet bandwidth to prevent a DOS attack. We also installed a new APC UPS with Smart Connect cloud monitoring. The new UPS is protecting the firewall, switch and cable modem. Another APC Backups UPS is protecting the two servers. All of the desktop computers have their own small APC UPS units protecting them. Since we completed the network and power upgrades, the customer has had zero network or cybersecurity issues. This scenario was a perfect example of what the Meraki Go product line is meant to cover.   GX20 and GR110-24P Servers ... View more

Re: Planner site survey for MV camera object detection and analytics

by jbright in Smart Cameras
‎05-09-2023 10:35 AM
1 Kudo
‎05-09-2023 10:35 AM
1 Kudo
Try out this tool:  https://calculator.ipvm.com/ Works with Meraki cameras. First camera is free, extra cost for more. ... View more

Re: Wifi 7

by jbright in Wireless LAN
‎05-08-2023 07:34 PM
2 Kudos
‎05-08-2023 07:34 PM
2 Kudos
The final version of WiFi 7 (802.11be) is not set to be ratified as a standard until early 2024. Anything released up to this point is based on the draft version, which may or may not work with the final standard. ... View more

Re: Switch MS120 does not support configuring a port with network /31?

by jbright in Switching
‎05-08-2023 07:29 PM
3 Kudos
‎05-08-2023 07:29 PM
3 Kudos
The MX can support /31 on the WAN Link. I have set one up and it does work.   ... View more

Re: Cisco Live! 2023

by jbright in Off the Stack
‎04-21-2023 10:13 AM
‎04-21-2023 10:13 AM
I don't know what they have planned for this year's event, but last year they had two more separate events in addition to the main concert and they were both really fun too. Cisco goes all out for the Customer Appreciation Event. ... View more

Re: Cisco Live! 2023

by jbright in Off the Stack
‎04-21-2023 08:43 AM
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‎04-21-2023 08:43 AM
7 Kudos
The one thing I have learned over the years of attending Cisco Live is that you can't see everything in person. I have tried to fill up my schedule in the past and it only leads to confusion because of being bombarded by so much information at once. Try to concentrate on one or two topics that are important to you like switching, wireless, security, management, etc. Leave yourself plenty of time to explore the World of Solutions, where Meraki has a wonderful booth which is staffed by very knowledgeable people and great demonstrations. The best classes for studying for the Meraki certification are ECMS1 and ECMS2, which are available online and in person, but not offered at Cisco Live. One more pro tip, don't schedule sessions too early on Thursday morning, because the Customer Appreciation Event is Wednesday night and depending on how good of time you have, early Thursday morning might be a little rough 😉 ... View more

Re: Meraki MX to MX VPN not working over Global Roaming Cellular

by jbright in Security / SD-WAN
‎03-20-2023 07:56 PM
‎03-20-2023 07:56 PM
Meraki TAC can manipulate the MTU on MX interfaces. You will need to open a case with TAC and ask them to change it. I have had to do this in the past on an old DSL circuit that needed a lower MTU in order for the site-to-site VPN tunnel to work over it.   ... View more

Re: MX Throughput - Specifically

by jbright in Security / SD-WAN
‎03-08-2023 11:44 AM
‎03-08-2023 11:44 AM
First thing to test is a computer directly connected to the internet connection and see what the speed tests show on it. Maybe the ISP is fibbing on the actual bandwidth they are providing? Of course that never happens 😉 ... View more

Re: Wi-Fi for a Remote Location Using MG51E & MR76 Without MX?

by jbright in Wireless WAN
‎03-08-2023 11:40 AM
‎03-08-2023 11:40 AM
I have had this working for a while now. MR86 connected to an MG51E via an un-managed PoE switch. No problems. And yes, I was part of the MG51 beta. ... View more

Re: Receiving Email Alerts via SMS

by jbright in Wireless LAN
‎03-03-2023 02:22 PM
‎03-03-2023 02:22 PM
Check out this post on the AT&T forum for more information.   https://forums.att.com/conversations/data-messaging-features-internet-tethering/email-to-sms-has-stopped-working-how-can-i-fix-it/61999fe2a5fede7855e32144       ... View more

Re: Receiving Email Alerts via SMS

by jbright in Wireless LAN
‎03-02-2023 06:57 PM
‎03-02-2023 06:57 PM
That is the correct syntax and it works for me on AT&T. Try sending an email to your 10 digit phone number (no dashes or other special characters) @txt.att.net and see if you receive a text message on your phone? ... View more

Re: Cisco Meraki vMX in Amazon Web Services

by jbright in Questions (and Answers!)
‎01-31-2023 01:16 PM
‎01-31-2023 01:16 PM
This is the Meraki Go community. You need to post this question in the Meraki community: https://community.meraki.com/t5/Meraki-Community/ct-p/meraki     ... View more

Re: Outdoor Enclosures for MR46 & MR56 waps

by jbright in Wireless LAN
‎01-29-2023 09:12 PM
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‎01-29-2023 09:12 PM
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Take a look at these:   https://ventevinfra.com/products/enclosures/     ... View more
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