In this instructor-led workshop session, we will introduce and help you get started with creating custom API scripts using Python together with the Meraki Dashboard. Programmability is a key skill set for network operators to quickly handle tedious tasks such as configuration, deployment, and management of physical and virtual devices through automations.   Watch the following introduction video to learn more details on how we will help you build a solid foundation of Meraki Dashboard API basics.     For more information or if you have any questions, please contact certifications@meraki.com . ... View more

We think we have a switching loop affecting the network after looking at the Event log. Let's take a look at the switch port packet counters to help identify the source of the loop.     This video is part of the Troubleshooting Switching Loops  module in the  MS Fundamental Operations  course. If you want to learn more, you can complete the module in about 25  minutes or less ! ... View more

Our day starts off with a major network outage.  We've already confirmed in the dashboard that a few of our switches aren't working. So we turn to the Event Log to look for clues about the root cause of the problem.     This video is part of the Troubleshooting Switching Loops  module in the  MS Fundamental Operations  course. If you want to learn more, you can complete the module in about 25  minutes or less ! ... View more

We have a workstation that's unable to reach internal servers or the internet. Let's use the Packet Capture tool to examine the current workstation  traffic along the network to try and get to the root of the problem.     This video is part of the Troubleshooting Switch Network Reachability  module in the  MS Fundamental Operations  course. If you want to learn more, you can complete the module in about 40  minutes or less ! ... View more

Continuing our troubleshooting of the workstation connection from the previous video,  we turn to the Ping live tool to verify client-network reachability. In this video, we walk through a number of steps to narrow the scope of the issue.     This video is part of the Troubleshooting Switch Network Reachability  module in the  MS Fundamental Operations  course. If you want to learn more, you can complete the module in about 40  minutes or less ! ... View more

We typically start the client connection troubleshooting process by figuring out where the client and the internal servers are in the network, and which switches sit between the client and the internet. The Current client connection widget provides a graphical view of where the client device is located in the logical network and the path that its traffic needs to flow through to get to the internet. Check out this video on how we use this information to troubleshoot the connection issue.     This video is part of the Troubleshooting Switch Network Reachability  module in the  MS Fundamental Operations  course. If you want to learn more, you can complete the module in about 40  minutes or less ! ... View more

In this instructor-led workshop session, we will focus on demystifying the challenges and opening doors for Cisco partners/resellers to design and propose an integrated Smart Space solution. Watch the following introduction video to learn more details and to understand how we will prepare you to take the next steps towards accelerating Smart Space opportunities.   For more information or if you have any questions, please contact certifications@meraki.com .   ... View more

The  real-time RF spectrum details page includes spectrograms and data tables to adjust the frequency settings. Check it out.     This video is part of the Managing the RF Environment  module in the  MR Advanced Operations  course. If you want to learn more, you can complete the module in about 3 0 minutes or less ! ... View more

The Radio settings page provides information on your wireless access point channel, target and transmit power, and the operating RF profile. You can optimize these settings for network efficiency and range in your physical environment.        This video is part of the Managing the RF Environment  module in the  MR Advanced Operations  course. If you want to learn more, you can complete the module in about 3 0 minutes or less ! ... View more

The Meraki Health Timeline analyzes root causes for wireless network issues and makes targeted recommendations to improve your network health. Check out how you can use this feature to resolve a DHCP server issue.      This video is part of the Troubleshooting Wireless Network Connectivity  module in the  MR Advanced Operations  course. If you want to learn more, you can complete the module in about 3 0 minutes or less ! ... View more

With the Connection Log you can quickly review data from all your Meraki access points, failed client connections, and SSIDs to help troubleshoot network issues.     This video is part of the Troubleshooting Wireless Network Connectivity  module in the  MR Advanced Operations  course. If you want to learn more, you can complete the module in about 3 0 minutes or less ! ... View more

Meraki Health provides information from the wireless network, including the number of connection issues per SSID, wireless client, and access point.      This video is part of the Troubleshooting Wireless Network Connectivity  module in the  MR Advanced Operations  course. If you want to learn more, you can complete the module in about 3 0 minutes or less ! ... View more

We've been troubleshooting a wireless connection issue, and we're now ready to use the Radio settings page to adjust the access point channel and transmit power settings.     This video is part of the Troubleshooting Wireless Client Performance  module in the  MR Advanced Operations  course. If you want to learn more, you can complete the module in about 2 0 minutes or less ! ... View more

As we troubleshoot the details of the wireless client issues, we can use the Performance tab to find historical data on usage, signal quality, and latency.     This video is part of the Troubleshooting Wireless Client Performance  module in the  MR Advanced Operations  course. If you want to learn more, you can complete the module in about 2 0 minutes or less ! ... View more

The Performance health widget provides details on your wireless access points, including latency, packet loss, and signal quality.     This video is part of the Troubleshooting Wireless Client Performance  module in the  MR Advanced Operations  course. If you want to learn more, you can complete the module in about 2 0 minutes or less ! ... View more

As we continue to troubleshoot the wireless connection, we can use the Clients Timeline tab to view events for a specific client.       This video is part of the Troubleshooting Wireless Client Connectivity  module in the  MR Advanced Operations  course. If you want to learn more, you can complete the module in about  30 minutes or less ! ... View more

Let's continue to dig deeper into using the dashboard to investigate failed wireless connections on a Meraki MR access point. The Connections tab on the Clients page surfaces a wealth of information about the health of your wireless client connections.      This video is part of the Troubleshooting Wireless Client Connectivity  module in the  MR Advanced Operations  course. If you want to learn more, you can complete the module in about  30 minutes or less ! ... View more

  Troubleshooting a wireless connection issue with an MR access point? Check out this video on how to easily find information about the health of your wireless client connections.       This video is part of the Troubleshooting Wireless Client Connectivity  module in the  MR Advanced Operations  course. If you want to learn more, you can complete the module in about  30 minutes or less ! ... View more

We've launched all seven modules in the MS Fundamental Operations course! Learn about monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting your MS switches through real-world scenarios and labs. Check out this video to find out more.     Enroll in MS Fundamental Operations for free and immediately access all seven modules of content.  Module 1: Monitoring Switches at the Network-Level (40 min) Module 2: Monitoring Switches at the Device-Level (15 min) Module 3: Troubleshooting Switch Endpoint Connectivity (35 min) Module 4: Troubleshooting Switch Network Reachability (40 min) Module 5: Troubleshooting Switching Loops (25 min) Module 6: Locating and Removing Rogue DHCP Servers (20 min) Module 7: Maintaining Meraki Switch Networks (25 min) ... View more

When troubleshooting switch endpoint connectivity, the switch MAC forwarding table is an easy way to find MAC addresses that the switch is currently aware of as well as the port and VLAN numbers for their traffic. Check it out!     This video is part of the Troubleshooting Switch Endpoint Connectivity module in the MS Fundamental Operations course. If you want to learn more, you can complete the module in about 35 minutes or less! ... View more

How often do you need to locate details about a specific  switch? The Switch Summary page is a great resource to find the information you need. Check out this video for more details.     This video is part of the  Monitoring Switches at the Device-Level  module in the  MS Fundamental Operations  course. If you want to learn more, you can complete the module in about 15 minutes or less! ... View more

Ever get a request for ongoing data reporting?  Summary Reports aggregate extremely valuable information and allow you to customize and automate their delivery. Check out how you can easily set them up in the dashboard.     This video is part of the Monitoring Switches at the Network-Level module in the MS Fundamental Operations course. If you want to learn more, you can complete the module in about 40 minutes or less! ... View more

Ever get a request for application-specific data reporting? The dashboard displays traffic analytics for client devices on the Network-wide > Clients page, so it's easy to analyze and report on traffic patterns. Check out this video on how to find this data!      This video is part of the  Monitoring Switches at the Network-Level  module in the  MS Fundamental Operations  course. If you want to learn more, you can complete the module in about 40 minutes or less! ... View more