You can’t fully disable the approximate location shown in the map view when devices are connected to Meraki APs, as it’s based on network-based location tracking rather than GPS. Even if GPS permissions are revoked, the system can still estimate location using Wi-Fi triangulation. The only way to prevent this is to stop the device from connecting to networks that provide this data or to disable location analytics on the Meraki side, but this affects all connected devices, not just BYOD. ... View more

Cisco CW (Catalyst Wireless) APs equipped with GPS chips can provide location data for auto AP placement; however, when these APs operate in Meraki mode, the GPS functionality is not currently utilized for automatic placement. ... View more

Yes, this is a common issue for marine deployments using Meraki gear. Since Meraki relies on Wi-Fi scanning and IP-based geolocation, it's not suitable for vessels constantly changing position. While Meraki doesn’t natively support updating location data from external GPS sources, it is possible to build a custom solution using the Meraki Dashboard API. ... View more

Yes, it's possible to update the location of Meraki devices like MX appliances and switches using GPS data, but Meraki doesn't natively support external GPS input for fixed devices. However, some teams have built custom scripts using the Meraki Dashboard API to update device location fields based on external GPS sources. In your case, since you already have GPS data from Pepwave or onboard systems in formats like GPX or KML, you could parse that data, extract the coordinates, and use the Meraki API to programmatically update the device or network location. ... View more

Hi, If you're using Meraki SM and want to remove a retiring staff member’s BYOD Android device without wiping personal data, you should unenroll the device from Systems Manager instead of using the "Erase device" option. In the Meraki dashboard, look for the option to remove the device or revoke management, which will disconnect it from your network and allow the user to uninstall SM safely. ... View more

Hello, Yes, you can customize the screen layout in kiosk mode, but the method depends on your operating system. Generally, you’ll need to configure the apps manually by arranging their positions before locking the device into kiosk mode. Some systems also allow layout settings through configuration files or management tools. Once set up, the layout should remain consistent each time the device starts. ... View more

i think this is not available on iphone ... View more

Thanks for great suggestion ... View more

When using Android tablets in a shared environment like a school, adding multiple "owners" isn't supported natively on most Android versions. Android typically allows one device owner and optionally a few user profiles, but managing multiple rotating users (like students) isn't ideal without a full enterprise mobility management (EMM) setup. With Meraki, you can configure the tablets as single-use or kiosk devices, but they are not designed for dynamic multi-user logins. ... View more

It sounds like you've correctly moved the iPad Air 2 devices from Lightspeed to Meraki in Apple School Manager, and they appear in ADE in Meraki as expected. However, after the factory reset and setup, the iPads stop at the "Remote Management" screen and attempt to download the profile manually, which then fails. ... View more

I made some changes to our machines—possibly turned one off—to fix the issue, but it was several years ago, and I don't remember exactly what I did. ... View more