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BrandonS

BrandonS

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Member since Aug 21, 2017

‎06-09-2023

Brandon Svec

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Re: Bridge vs NAT

by BrandonS in Questions (and Answers!)
‎06-05-2023 04:58 PM
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‎06-05-2023 04:58 PM
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You are correct with one caveat/assumption that you have something (like the GX50) serving addresses via DHCP on 192.168.5.x   If not, clients will connect to WiFi, but not get assigned an IP address. ... View more

Re: Convert office WiFi to only 5Ghz?

by BrandonS in Wireless LAN
‎06-01-2023 01:58 PM
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‎06-01-2023 01:58 PM
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Have a look at this. ... View more

Re: Convert office WiFi to only 5Ghz?

by BrandonS in Wireless LAN
‎06-01-2023 01:56 PM
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‎06-01-2023 01:56 PM
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Yes.  If you have APs with the same channel near each other that will cause problems/drops.  You are not supposed to overlap same channels at all. ... View more

Re: Convert office WiFi to only 5Ghz?

by BrandonS in Wireless LAN
‎06-01-2023 01:43 PM
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‎06-01-2023 01:43 PM
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Let's see.. 1. Sure.  Understand you may discover some 2.4 only gear that stops working like doorbells, or cameras, or whatever. 2. Yes 3. Never mind that, it is meaningless marketing 4. Totally depends on your environment and needs.  If you are not going to get a proper survey done give it a try.  It easy enough to change back.  If you have too many AP's too close together you could have a lot of co-channel interference which is really noticeable and causes bad performance.  In that case try changing tx power lower or even lowest setting possible.  If you end up needing 2.4 then only enable on it on some, but not all AP's and use channels 1, 6 and 11 only.     ... View more

Re: MR46 running on CAT6A

by BrandonS in Wireless LAN
‎05-24-2023 12:32 PM
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‎05-24-2023 12:32 PM
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I'm not sure I trust/believe the cable test result.  Is it standard 568B wiring?  I suppose a test could pass, but with a weird cable layout.  If it works in the closet with a patch cord and not in the field at the end of the cable it seems it must be a wiring issue though.   You are testing with the same patch cords and switch port to be certain?  And this is just a single location having the issue or more/all? ... View more

Re: AP on stick survey tool kit

by BrandonS in Wireless LAN
‎05-24-2023 11:43 AM
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‎05-24-2023 11:43 AM
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Ekahau is a solid choice: https://support.ekahau.com/hc/en-us/articles/10750563401755-AP-on-a-Stick-Surveys-why-when-to-use-them- ... View more

Re: Problem for a customer to download packet capture.

by BrandonS in Dashboard & Administration
‎05-22-2023 09:42 AM
‎05-22-2023 09:42 AM
Since it works for you and not them I suspect something in their environment.  Maybe software firewall or anti-virus interfering?  ... View more

Re: ENT and ADV license

by BrandonS in Wireless LAN
‎05-19-2023 09:29 AM
‎05-19-2023 09:29 AM
Hmm "edit reply" does not work for me.  Technically, you can mix in the same org, but would have MR-ENT on one network and MR-ADV on another. ... View more

Re: ENT and ADV license

by BrandonS in Wireless LAN
‎05-19-2023 09:27 AM
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‎05-19-2023 09:27 AM
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Yes with PDL and no with Co-term.  See here: https://documentation.meraki.com/General_Administration/Licensing/Meraki_MR_License_Guide ... View more

Re: NTP SERVER SYNC ISSUE FOR VOIP

by BrandonS in Community Tips & Tricks
‎05-09-2023 12:29 PM
‎05-09-2023 12:29 PM
Polycom has always had a weird priority for NTP. Check the docs for your phone model and firmware to see if it prioritizes NTP from DHCP or from its config file, etc. you may need provide server and also time offset from UTC.  ... View more

Re: MR Has never connected to the Meraki cloud

by BrandonS in Wireless LAN
‎05-04-2023 02:52 PM
‎05-04-2023 02:52 PM
You could try swapping a “bad” one with a known working one to find out if the trouble follows the MR or the cable/jack/switch port. That should rule out half the possibilities.. ... View more

Re: bad quality zoom calls

by BrandonS in Security / SD-WAN
‎04-19-2023 04:45 PM
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‎04-19-2023 04:45 PM
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I suggest changing the monitor from 8.8.8.8 to the default gateways of the two internet providers.  That is a better measure of loss and latency to the first hop.   You wrote, "They cannot maintain a quality Zoom call."  and also, "VOIP health shows at least 4.2 on the MOS over the last week. Not that it matters - they don't complain about their VOIP. They also don't use their phones much, either.    Is the issue internet audio in meetings or events?  Or do they use Zoom Phone?  Or something else like video pixelating?  I am not clear on what the exact trouble is you are trying to troubleshoot and fix.   Have you worked with Zoom?  They have some very good, detailed troubleshooting tools on their side and some that may need to be enabled by support. ... View more

Re: Co-term licensing expiring 2024, lead times for refresh

by BrandonS in Full-stack & Network-wide
‎04-05-2023 09:34 AM
‎04-05-2023 09:34 AM
Yep, it is still in flux for sure.  MR44/46/70/76/78 are all showing 1 day this week though.  All MS390 are over 180 days..   MX75 shows 1 day lead time also. Where are you seeing different or what region are you referring to?  I am looking at U.S. ... View more

Re: Federal Sales Organization chart

by BrandonS in Questions (and Answers!)
‎04-05-2023 09:23 AM
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‎04-05-2023 09:23 AM
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That would be your sales organization chart they are asking for 🙂   And I think you are far away from the correct forum.  Are you already a Tier 1 Cisco partner?  If not, your distributor holds the US Federal Authorization and you should talk to them.  If you are Tier 1 you should have a Cisco account team to assist you with this.   Good luck. ... View more

Re: HA failover over wireless point to point

by BrandonS in Security / SD-WAN
‎03-29-2023 02:24 PM
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‎03-29-2023 02:24 PM
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Do you really want/need two MXs?  I would use one at the location with the best power and temperature conditions and then just extend the the secondary internet into WAN2 with the wireless bridge. ... View more

Re: GR12 in Mesh Mode - AP tagging and Ethernet Bridging support?

by BrandonS in Questions (and Answers!)
‎03-29-2023 11:21 AM
‎03-29-2023 11:21 AM
For AP tagging to disable specific SSIDs it looks like you can.  They call it "limited broadcast" apparently:  https://documentation.meraki.com/Go/Features/Meraki_Go_WiFi_Access_Point_Features#Limited_Broadcast   Ethernet bridging, I don't think so.   ... View more

Re: Wi-Fi Heat Maps

by BrandonS in Wireless LAN
‎03-28-2023 10:59 AM
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‎03-28-2023 10:59 AM
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I use Ekahau Pro AI with a spectrum analyzer.  It can also do predictive surveys based on floor plans and building materials, etc. If you are a Cisco partner this used to be free on Cisco.com somewhere. I haven't looked for a while. https://www.yagnaiq.com/solutions/wifi-planner/ ... View more

Re: Federal Sales Organization chart

by BrandonS in Questions (and Answers!)
‎03-27-2023 11:49 AM
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‎03-27-2023 11:49 AM
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I just realized this was posted in the Go forum and not regular Meraki, but what are you after?  A full list of every federal sales rep at Cisco or? ... View more

Re: Federal Sales Organization chart

by BrandonS in Questions (and Answers!)
‎03-27-2023 11:10 AM
‎03-27-2023 11:10 AM
Not the whole org, but the partner portal lets you enter a zip code and returns the federal rep(s).  CCW should provide the same and more based on customer name.  ... View more

Re: MR AP Hanging Brackets

by BrandonS in Wireless LAN
‎03-22-2023 01:42 PM
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‎03-22-2023 01:42 PM
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Beam clamps and threaded rod to a double gang box.  You don't want the AP's too high if possible, so the threaded rod can let you put them at a height closer to the clients.     ... View more

Re: New MS 15.21.1 stable patch - fixes PoE on Meraki Go switches, no other...

by BrandonS in Switching
‎03-21-2023 10:41 AM
‎03-21-2023 10:41 AM
Am I last to find out that Meraki Go switches run the same firmware as "regular" Meraki?  Now I wonder about the Go GX firewall and GR wireless.. ... View more

Re: What to do against plug out Ethernet cable from Outdoor AP and use for ...

by BrandonS in Questions (and Answers!)
‎03-20-2023 09:09 AM
‎03-20-2023 09:09 AM
Do you mean someone physically unplugging the AP and plugging in their own device?     It would depend entirely on the switch you are using, but practically I would say no.  You might find a way to use only tagged VLANs and black hole the native/default VLAN or not use DHCP as basic deterrents though.   Maybe best to go for physical security like using conduit and mounting height to prevent access? ... View more

Re: Meraki Go PoE Switches Resolved

by BrandonS in Questions (and Answers!)
‎03-17-2023 11:45 AM
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‎03-17-2023 11:45 AM
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Actually one on 11.31     ... View more

Re: Meraki Go PoE Switches Resolved

by BrandonS in Questions (and Answers!)
‎03-17-2023 11:43 AM
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‎03-17-2023 11:43 AM
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I just checked 5 clients I have using Go switches and they are all 14.32 or 14.33.  Are they safe?     ... View more

Re: Meraki Go PoE Switches Resolved

by BrandonS in Questions (and Answers!)
‎03-17-2023 11:40 AM
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‎03-17-2023 11:40 AM
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I only have a few clients and don't think I have had this issue yet, but can you please clarify if I am understanding correctly that even switches never been claimed may still try to upgrade themselves?  ... View more
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