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@RebootNZ Are you getting multicast IPTV (from an 224.0.0.0/4 source) to pass correctly through an MX? Theoretically, the switches are capable of IGMP-snooping v2/v3. Given a spare configurable switch, one may also split out the IPTV, VoIP, Internet IP packets ahead of the MX and route the IPTV packets directly to another switch downstream of the MX. It sounds clunky but it works in some countries where the ISP (usually a POTS incumbent) isn't able to set up an IGMP-proxy.

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To be honest, I'd wonder if the data being aggregated and reported is statistically accurate. For example missing data points should not distort what is reported. I'm not talking about Meraki, but I do know of another Bay Area networking hardware and software company that produces great looking charts, most of which are b.s., because the software developers have no regard for data science, database design, or statistics and drop alpha hardware and software of customers and let them find the problems. Checking the data is a low priority. Customers are mostly happy, they like dynamic graphics.

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Can we assume that Vodapfone is the Goidelic spelling? 🤣

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@Nash As I am about to go on my travels again, with a new 5G smartphone, I reviewed whether the Z3C would retain a place in my bag - see here - Z3C - Tetherable???? & How is uplinking to an open WLAN coming along? In that discussion, I post a picture of USB 3.1 Type C Gigabit Ethernet Converter with Power Delivery which should let me connect the new phone to the Z3C internet port.

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@Network-dad In all probability, I'll just tether the new phone to the laptop. I don't need VPNs (not missed) as we have moved to a Cloud based network/application/services architecture, conveniently data is encrypted at rest and in transit.

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Now that the return to normal life is under way, I am finding myself travelling a lot. As usual, I am weeding out what goes in my computer bag. The Z3C looks like it remain at home, all on its ownio, because I can't uplink to an available wireless network I can't tether to a mobile phone via the USB port (that might be me) I am awaiting delivery of a shiny new 5G phone, I am going to places where both my MNOs operate 5G networks, which are faaaaasssssssst. 🏎 🚓 So I hoped to be able to tether the phone and the Z3C to sup the electronic Kool-Aid that is 5G. So far plugging a phone into the USB dongle doesn't work, nor does uplinking to an available WIFi network. In case any of the product development folk have a chance to look at this, I'd add that multicast live content distribution is going to be via multicast, and that the 5G networks I've seen are IPv6. Please Meraki address these issues real soon now. [Edit] Would one of these work - USB 3.1 Type C Gigabit Ethernet Converter with Power Delivery plugged into the Internet port and connected to the 5G mobile phone's USB-C port.

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Proctor & Gamble have the solution you seek - https://www.lenor.co.uk/en-gb

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We have the WAN port on the MX uplinking to a different brand gateway's LAN port, using a unique LAN subnet, not a VLAN. The other gateway is connected to the internet using PPPoE via a Vigor 130 modem in bridge mode (for IPTV reasons). The other gateway is configured as a DHCP server and the MX receives its IP from the DHCP server. I have successfully tested running a VPN from a Z3C using LTE to the MX. We have not needed to address the Double NAT issue, which simplifies configuration of the upstream gateway.

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If numerous VLANs are used, I have found it simpler if there is a direct correlation between the VLAN ID and the IP address. For example VLAN VLAN ID 192.168.11.0/24 11 192.168.111.0/24 111 192.168.121.0/24 121

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I have extracted my notes into a Word file. If you could PM me with a real email address, I'll send it off to you. These are notes, some are proprietary material (Cisco). There are some "code-like" passages, which are there for the benefit of any Meraki support engineer faced with what may have to be done to get this to work. I am optimistic that not much needs to be done, and that what does have to be done is configurable on a L2 switch. Configuring the MX to forward Bonjour packets should work, even if we can't get UPnP to function.

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The Linn website is a classic. 😒 As far as I can tell, they are trying to sell these - i.e. avoiding the existing network. However, Linn streamers will function in a Crestron environment, for which I have some information from a group of installers trying to nut out how to shoehorn Crestron into an existing VLAN architecture with configurable L2 switches. Let us know if you want it.

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@Maclanta wrote: Do these music streamers use multicast? mDNS - multicast DNS. It gets tricksy. One can configure audio and video streaming services on L2 switches, using a router as the proxy / reflector. mDNS does work in the Meraki environment https://documentation.meraki.com/MX/Other_Topics/Configuring_Bonjour_forwarding_for_the_MX_Security_Appliance Multicast IP TV is another matter, sadly, as is UPnP https://documentation.meraki.com/MX/Other_Topics/Universal_Plug_and_Play_(UPnP)_support

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Be grateful you are not Danish ! øøø

Uberseehandel · ‎06-03-2020

IK10 copes with a 20 joule impact (5kg mass dropped 400mm). If somebody is agitated, 20 joules is easily achieved. Probably better to have stronger protection. Have a look at what they use in similar facilities. Keeping cameras out of reach is a good start.

Uberseehandel · ‎06-03-2020

If the users have a Z3C, then tests should be done when connected via the internet uplink and also whilst using the 4G LTE connection.

Uberseehandel · ‎06-02-2020

All over the world organisations are organising special events because of lockdown, or protests, or . . . These sorts of events are what people most particularly need during difficult times. How does postponing it help?

Uberseehandel · ‎06-02-2020

Set out the use cases by which you will judge and compare the merits and performance of the hardware and software proposed bey those organisations that respond. Checking tick boxes is a mug's game, which is why manufacturers encourage this approach.

Uberseehandel · ‎05-28-2020

Just get a PAYG SIM from DTAG and have something that works. For backup/failover purposes, getting a monthly account is a waste of money. Presumably fixed line failures will be few and far between. Modern MNOs allow one to automatically top-up a PAYG account.

Uberseehandel · ‎05-26-2020

Many organisations using IoT devices and looking for ways to relay telemetry are considering private LTE options. This might be an option for some of those organisations in the Energy Sector 🤠

Uberseehandel · ‎05-26-2020

You may find this explanation of how the HLR functions helpful in explaining the relationship between IMSI, SIM and MSISDN(s). https://nextm2m.com/faq/answers/about-m2m/what-is-home-location-register-hlr/

Uberseehandel · ‎05-26-2020

@CRH wrote: And I don't understand why Phone Number field is populated on one phone but not another phone. You and me both - I suspect it is not only Android dependent but also handset model dependent, can you see any consistency across handsets?

Uberseehandel · ‎05-25-2020

For domestic use, there are problems with using Meraki with respect to the lack of a functioning IGMP-Proxy on the MX range of kit. This need not mean Meraki kit cannot be used, one may place a third party security gateway upstream of the MX and siphon off all the goats (guests, smart devices, multicast IP TV, Audio Visual kit, security equipment, lighting systems etc) to the "Wild West" leaving the sheep to pass through to the secure Meraki network (the promised land). Unless you are using 802.11ad technology, mesh systems are going to compromised in terms of throughput (802.11ad is generally not supported by manufacturers, yet). If users are streaming videos, then throughput quickly becomes an issue. My rules of thumb is to wire any device that does not move, and avoid wireless uplinking), place a small WiFi AP in each area that requires WiFi, as one has no idea what is in the walls, or how thick they are; some wall board even has foil coating which blocks signals. There are lots of buildings which people imagine cannot be wired, until they buy a high end audio system or home theatre, at which point they discover that making holes in walls is easier than they imagined. There are some very good installers around, they tend to be expensive.

Uberseehandel · ‎05-25-2020

If you want the phone number, call Telenor Networks centre or their fraud department, explain why you need to know the number and give them the IMEI, they will be able to give you what you want. Customer Services may not have access to this number. With corporate phones, I put a permanent trace on them. Additionally, Google holds location metadata.

Uberseehandel · ‎05-25-2020

@nikmagashi I usually get another member of the team to do the VM stuff, so in this forum, you would be much better off asking @PhilipDAth or @BrechtSchamp for guidance. I have come across the issue of devices on VLAN xx "seeing" devices on VLAN yy previously, on various manufacturers' kit. One is usually assured it doesn't matter. In the real world, I have stopped it occurring by ensuring that the underlying LAN is not the same for both VLANs. I don't know if that is an option, in the circumstances you describe.

Uberseehandel · ‎05-25-2020

@Julian wrote: . . . content flitering with the Full list option . . . if I choose the full list the device utilization goes to a very high use, Unfortunately, as the song goes, that's life. It's entirely predictable . . .

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