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To piggyback on what @KarstenI said you can also create a wireless ssid hidden/broadcast for the scanners in bridge-mode and then allow the Meraki wireless network to communicate with scanner network.

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You can simply clone your network when you setup a new one. Settings should pass through if you want to test. Keep Local Settings Safe: When binding a template, choose Local Overrides to keep your IPs, DHCP, and VLANs untouched. The template will only apply global settings like firewall rules, content filtering, and SSIDs. Set Up the Template: Go to Configuration Templates in Meraki and set up the rules and features you want to apply everywhere, like blocked categories or new SSIDs. Bind Networks to the Template: Attach your networks to the template one by one, making sure Local Overrides is enabled to preserve existing configurations. Test First, Then Roll Out: Start with a small batch of networks to ensure everything works smoothly before applying to all your networks. Automate If Needed: If you have a lot of networks, Meraki’s API can help speed up the process.

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💚That is awesome. Let's GO everyone. 😁

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Meraki MX Layer 7 firewall rules allow traffic filtering by geolocation, but they operate on a broad basis: they can block or allow traffic from/to an entire country rather than allowing more granular, user-specific controls. Allow All Traffic from That Country: You can create a Layer 7 firewall rule that allows traffic from the entire country where the user is traveling. However, this rule would apply to all users on the network, not just the specific traveler. Create a Custom VPN or Split Tunnel Solution: For finer control, you might consider setting up a VPN that the user can connect to when they are in the specific country. This way, their traffic is routed through the corporate network, bypassing geolocation restrictions. Alternatively, you could use a split-tunnel configuration to allow only certain traffic types (like web or email) through the VPN, letting other traffic go directly.

kYutobi

Ensure the Device is Not Already Claimed If the device was previously claimed in another organization or dashboard account, you won’t be able to add it to a new one until it's removed from the previous account. If this is the case, you'll need to contact the previous owner or Meraki Support to release the device. You can check the ownership status by contacting Meraki Support and providing them with the serial number. They can verify if the device is tied to another account.

kYutobi

OSPF Setup: Go to Security & SD-WAN or Switch > Routing in the Meraki dashboard to configure OSPF. You’ll find OSPF settings for specifying the area, cost, and networks to advertise, but no explicit mention of the process ID. In essence, Meraki simplifies OSPF configuration to reduce complexity for users, removing the need for manual process ID management.

kYutobi

Well earned @thomasthomsen 🏆

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My fav color 💚

kYutobi · ‎Oct 3 2024

Congrats all. 💚

kYutobi · ‎Oct 3 2024

I’ve been using Meraki MDM for managing devices in my business too, and I totally get the challenges you're facing as you scale. Here are a few things that have worked well for me: Profiles and Tags: Group your devices by roles (like departments or job functions) using profiles and tags. This makes it a lot easier to manage configurations in bulk instead of doing them one by one. Automated Enrollments: If you haven’t already, I’d highly recommend setting up Apple’s DEP or Android Enterprise. They make it so much simpler to enroll devices straight out of the box, which ensures you’re applying security settings from the start. Security Baselines: Establishing a security baseline (like setting up password policies, encryption, and remote wipe) will keep things consistent and safe across all devices without much extra work. App Updates and Whitelisting: Meraki’s Systems Manager lets you automate app updates and installations, so you don’t have to manually manage them on each device. That way, everything stays up to date with the latest patches. Cloning Configurations: If you have similar devices, cloning configurations can be a big time-saver. You just tweak the details as needed, like Wi-Fi or device names. Automation and APIs: If you’re up for it, using scripts or Meraki’s API can help automate repetitive tasks like pushing updates or gathering device info, which really helps once you’re managing a lot of devices. User Training: Lastly, a little bit of user education goes a long way. If your users understand basic tasks, it’ll reduce the number of help desk tickets and make everything run smoother.

kYutobi · ‎Oct 2 2024

Binding the Network: This binds the entire network, which includes all devices in that network, to a template. This can indirectly apply switch configurations to those switches, but it’s not the same as explicitly binding each switch to a switch template. The switch will inherit network-level configurations, but switch-specific settings may not apply unless the switch is bound directly to the switch template. Binding Switches to the Template: This directly applies only the switch-specific configurations to those switches. If switches aren't bound here, they won't receive specific configurations defined in the switch template, even if the network is bound. When you bind a network, you're setting general configurations for the entire network. But if you want specific switch settings to take effect, you'll also need to bind the switches to the switch template directly.

kYutobi · ‎Oct 1 2024

I ran into a similar situation with Macs but only a few users. Same settings you have only hidden network. When user goes from one campus and back to the other SSID connects but receives no internet access. I sometimes believe it has to do with the way WPA3 Transition mode works but will soon test that theory on a WPA2 network which in comparison I've seen another Meraki network with the same setup but the only difference is the encryption type on password.

kYutobi · ‎Oct 1 2024

@DarrenOC @PhilipDAth 🤜🤛 🖖🖖 🤝

kYutobi · ‎Oct 1 2024

Well done @sungod 😃

kYutobi · ‎Sep 11 2024

You would think a pirates favorite letter is R but its actually the C they love 💙🐚

kYutobi · ‎Sep 10 2024

Thanks @misterchaiguy

kYutobi · ‎Jul 30 2024

I heard a funny rumor from co-worker telling me: " I just heard from another client that they said Meraki is going to stop making switches all together? It was a sales rep. Have you heard anything- i googled and did not". I had said that even if that was the case it wouldn't just STOP! Even though I know this isn't too clear on where he had heard this I just wanted to take a shot in the dark asking if there talk of the MS line.

kYutobi · ‎Jun 24 2024

The MS120-48 wont do any routing. You would need an MS-250 the least if you're trying to match it.

kYutobi · ‎May 8 2024

To add to @BlakeRichardson as well before opening support ticket. I would also try a hard reset on the AP, remove it from network, then add back in.

kYutobi · ‎May 3 2024

Welcome @Cnicnode

kYutobi · ‎May 3 2024

Welcome to the community @MSakr

kYutobi · ‎May 2 2024

Kudos to you all @BlakeRichardson @PhilipDAth @Brash @AMP @Zeus @alemabrahao

kYutobi · ‎May 2 2024

I believe you when you say you tried. 😀 It's suppose to be very quick and easy so I would have support check to see if an RMA is needed. Plug and go should've happened.

kYutobi · ‎May 2 2024

Did you go to Switching /Switch Stack/ and 'Add stack" to get it going? Also any firmware updates needed on them?

kYutobi · ‎May 1 2024

I used a little mix of both with leaving things on auto and doing manual in certain situations but every environment is different. Basically 2 options: 😀 Manual settings offer more control over your network configuration, allowing you to fine-tune parameters to optimize performance and minimize interference. While they require more time and expertise to configure, manual settings can provide greater flexibility and customization. Auto RF conditions and adjust settings dynamically to optimize performance and minimize interference, providing an excellent balance between convenience and performance. https://documentation.meraki.com/MR/Radio_Settings/AI_Powered_Auto_RF https://documentation.meraki.com/MR/Monitoring_and_Reporting/Location_Analytics/Meraki_Auto_RF%3A__Wi-Fi_Channel_and_Power_Management

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