With IOS XE 17.18.1, network admins can now remotely run real-time troubleshooting tools directly from the Dashboard on monitored Catalyst Access Points — bringing Meraki’s ease of use and operational efficiency to Catalyst Wireless.   🔹 What’s New   Ping, Traceroute, Dashboard Throughput — run connectivity and performance checks directly from a Catalyst AP, without needing CLI access. ARP Table — view the AP’s local ARP table to quickly validate connected clients and IP/MAC resolution. Blink LEDs — remotely blink the AP’s LED to help technicians physically locate a specific device. Reboot — safely restart an AP from the Dashboard without needing CLI or on-site intervention. No Disruption — tools can be run live without impacting ongoing client sessions.   🔹 Why This Matters   Faster Troubleshooting: Quickly validate connectivity, performance, and client reachability from the AP. Operational Efficiency: Eliminate the need for on-site CLI commands or external probes. Meraki Simplicity for Catalyst: Brings a consistent troubleshooting experience across Meraki MR and Catalyst APs.   🔹 Getting Started   You’ll find the Live Tools tab when viewing a monitored Catalyst AP in the Meraki Dashboard. IOS XE 17.18.1 is required for AP Live Tools. Tools available include:   Ping – to test basic connectivity from the AP. Traceroute – to map the network path and identify routing issues. Dashboard Throughput – to run a throughput test between the AP and Meraki dashboard. ARP Table – to view the AP’s local ARP cache for IP-to-MAC mappings. Blink LEDs – to make the AP’s LED blink for easy physical identification. Reboot APs– to safely restart the AP remotely without requiring on-site access.   Learn more in the Cisco documentation. ... View more

Cloud-Managed Hybrid Operating Mode for Catalyst Wireless LAN Controllers now supports the latest Wi-Fi 7 Catalyst Access Points in the Meraki Dashboard. Models include CW9178I, CW9176I / CW9176D1 (min. IOS XE 17.15.3) and CW9172I / CW9172H (min. IOS XE 17.17.1). This enhancement delivers next-gen performance, visibility, and simplified troubleshooting—all through the cloud. Learn more in the Cisco documentation. ... View more

Meraki now allows administrators to customize AP port profiles per individual access point in template-based networks, giving greater flexibility and control without changing the global template configuration.    Key Capabilities: Template-Level Management: Define default port profiles within a configuration template. Per-AP Overrides: Select individual APs in child networks to assign a unique port profile, overriding the template default. Tag-Based Selection: Use AP tags to filter and bulk assign profiles. Template Unbinding Behavior: If a child network unbinds from the template and retains its config, all AP-specific port profile overrides remain intact.   Please refer to the related document below for further details: Template AP Port Profile Overrides ... View more

Three new Catalyst Wireless LAN Controllers are now supported in Meraki Dashboard: CW9800M, CW9800H1 and CW9800H2. All the three controllers would operate in cloud-managed hybrid mode (Cloud Managed with device configuration). The minimum software version for these controllers to operate in Meraki dashboard is IOS XE 17.15.3.     Fig 1. Cisco Catalyst CW9800M Wireless Controller     Fig 2. Cisco Catalyst CW9800H1 Wireless Controller     Fig 3. Cisco Catalyst CW9800H2 Wireless Controller   Please refer to the related documents below for further details: Cloud-Managed Hybrid Operating Mode for Catalyst Wireless LAN Controllers Design Guide Cloud-Managed Hybrid Operating Mode for Wireless Controllers LAN Controllers Requirements Cloud-Managed Hybrid Operating Mode for Catalyst Wireless LAN Controllers FAQ     ... View more

We are excited to announce the new integration of Microsoft Entra ID with Cisco Meraki Splash Page. This feature enables network administrators to configure SSIDs that support authentication of Microsoft Entra ID users via a customizable splash page. This feature will allow users to leverage:   Simplified User Access Management: Enables authentication of Microsoft Entra ID users through a customizable splash page, streamlining network access control. Seamless Authentication Experience: Leverages Microsoft’s cloud-based identity service for smooth and secure user sign-on. Enhanced Security: Allows administrators to enforce captive portal strength, blocking access until users complete sign-on. Flexible Configuration: Supports setting allowed domains and walled garden settings to ensure uninterrupted authentication flows. Improved Network and Identity Integration: Combines Meraki’s network capabilities with Microsoft Entra ID’s identity management for a robust and user-friendly solution.   This feature is available with MR Enterprise licenses. For more information around this feature please visit the Entra ID Integration with Splash Documentation page ! ... View more