Following completion of this course, students will understand, Install, Configure, Monitor, and Troubleshoot the following:
- Navigate and Configure the dashboard
- Add MX/MR/MS/MV devices to the Dashboard
- Understand and Configure Configuration Templates
- Understand and Configure Group Policies
- Manage/Configure/Integrate Users and Radius Policies
- Configure, Monitor, and Troubleshoot MX Firewalls
- Configure, Monitor, and Troubleshoot MS Switches
- Configure, Monitor, and Troubleshoot MR Access Points
- Configure, Monitor, and Troubleshoot MV Cameras
- Configure Systems Manage (EMM/MDM)
- Use Meraki Insight to Monitor Meraki Network Health
- Troubleshoot devices and Connectivity
Module 0: Introduction
- Meraki Overview
- Introductions
Module 1: Introduction to Meraki
- Cisco Meraki: An Overview of the Meraki Solution
- Meraki MS Switches Overview
- Meraki MX Security Appliances Overview
- Meraki MR Wireless Access Points Overview
- Meraki MT Sensors Access Points Overview
- Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (SM) Overview
- Cisco Meraki MV Vision Security Cameras Overview (MG and MT)
- Meraki API Overview
- Meraki Licensing
- Enterprise Support and Hardware Warranties
- Cisco Meraki Documentation
Module 2: Cloud Management with the Meraki Dashboard
- Overview of the Meraki Dashboard
- What Is It
- How To Access
- Loss of Connectivity
- Cloud
- Dashboard Structure
- Organizations
- Networks
- Accounts
- Best Practices
- Tags
- Navigating the Dashboard
- Creating Organizations
- Organizational Wide Settings
- Monitoring Organizations
- Managing Important Organizational Wide Pages and Settings
- Summary Reports
- Configuration Templates
- Scheduling and Managing Firmware
- Location Analytics
- Creating Networks
- Network-Wide Settings
- Monitoring Networks
- Other Important Network Pages and Settings
- Group Policies
- Clients
- Troubleshooting Network Wide
- Event Log
- Packet Captures
- Etc.
- Location/Mapping Devices
Module 3: Meraki MX Security Appliances
- What is MX?
- Threat Management Solution and SDWAN
- Security Features
- SD-WAN Features
- MX Features and Integrations
- Integrating Active Directory
- High Availability
- Cellular Failover
- Etc.
- MX Devices
- MX64, MX67/68, MX75
- MX85, MX95, MX105
- MX250, MX450
- 3 Virtual MX for AWS, AZURE, Alibaba, and GCP
- Z3, Z3C
- Local Status Page MX
- Adding the MX to the Network
- Device Configuration
- Addressing & VLANs
- Concentrator Mode vs Routed Mode of Operation
- Client Tracking Methods
- VLANs
- Layer 3 Interfaces
- Static and Dynamic Routing
- Firewall Configuration
- Firewall Basics
- Layer 3 and Layer 7 Firewalls
- Traffic Shaping
- Cellular Firewall Failover Rules
- Content Filtering
- Geo-IP Based Firewalling
- Layer 7 Firewall Rules
- NAT Configurations
- Cisco Umbrella
- VPN Configuration and Monitoring
- Site-to-Site Hub VPNs Configuration
- Concentrator VPN Configuration
- Meraki’s Client VPN
- AnyConnect Client VPN
- Active Directory Integration
- Meraki Access Control
- Meraki Splash Page Configuration
- Configuring Access Policies
- Teleworker VPN / L3 Roaming
Module 4: Meraki MS Switch Appliances
- Why use MS?
- MS Switch Platforms
- MS120-8, MS120, MS125
- MS210, MS225
- MS250, MS350, MS355X, MS390
- MS410, MS425, MS450
- MS Switch Configuration
- MS Switch Features
- Switch Stacks
- Multi-gigabit Ethernet
- High Availability
- Etc.
- Switch Configuration
- VLAN Configuration
- Layer 2 vs Layer 3
- Layer 2 and Layer 3 Configuration
- Access Control Lists (ACL)
- Access Policies (802.1X)
- ISE Integration
- DHCP
- Spanning Tree
- Quality of Service (QoS)
- Switch MTU
- Multicast Routing and Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP)
- Port Configuration
- Configuring an Individual Port
- Configuring Ports on a Switch
- Configuring Ports using Ranges and Search Criteria
- Configuring Ports on a Switch Stack
- Port Schedules
- Access Policies
- Port Mirroring
- Link Aggregation
- Switch Monitoring
- Switch Status
- Port Status
- Real-time and Historical Data
- DHCP on the Switch
- Power
- DHCP and Routing
- Event Logs
- Summary Reports
- Troubleshooting
- Turn on Switch Blinking for Switch Identification
- Performing Packet Captures
- Performing Cable Tests
- Performing Port Reset
- Performing Throughput Tests
- Performing device Reboots
- Using ARP and Route Tables for Troubleshooting
- Troubleshoot using Ping and Traceroutes
- Managing Firmware Upgrades
Module 5: Meraki MR Wireless
- Meraki MR Overview
- MR Features
- Multigig (2.5 and 5 gigs)
- Mesh Routing
- RF Features
- Guest Wireless
- Bluetooth Analytics
- Location Heatmaps
- Zero-Touch Provisioning
- Dedicated Scanning Radio
- IEEE 802.11 Wireless Standards
- Wi-Fi 6-802.11 AX
- Site Survey and Design: Best Practices to ensure connectivity and user experience
- AP Models and Antennas
- Configuring APs
- Basic Configuration
- Device Tags
- Layer 3 Roaming
- Access Policies with ISE
- Other Access Policy Options
- RF Radio Settings
- Auto RF
- Transmit Power Control
- Channel Assignment
- RF Profiles
- Band Steering
- Client Balancing
- Cisco Umbrella
- Additional Features
- Configuring Bluetooth Scanning
- Splash Pages
- Floor Plans
- Configuring SSIDs
- Wi-Fi Protected Access Settings
- WEP
- WAPI and 2
- RADIUS
- Cisco ISE
- WAP2 Enterprise with 802.1X
- WAP2 with Preshared Keys
- Wireless Security
- Air Marshall
- Local Network Access
- L3 and L7 Firewall Rules
- Traffic Shaping Rules per SSID
- Monitoring APs
- Meraki Health
- Clients
- RF Metrics
- RF Spectrum
- SSID Availability
- Troubleshooting
- Using Heatmaps to Troubleshoot RF Issues
- Identify Problematic Areas
- Signal Attenuation
- Ping and Traceroute
- Reboot Device
- Blink LEDs
- Throughput
- Checking PCI Compliance
- Using the Event Log for Troubleshooting
Module 6: Meraki SM System Manager
- Device Management Overview
- Mobile Device Management
- Mobile Application Management
- Mobile Identity
- Meraki Sentry
- Deployment Considerations
- Systems Manager Licensing
- SM Supported Devices
- Meraki SM Features
- Creating a Network for Systems Manager
- Setup Device Enrollment
- Apple Device Enrollment with Certificates
- Android for Work Enrollment
- Chrome OS Device Enrollment
- Windows Enrollment
- Cisco ISE Integration
- SM Profiles
- Settings Restrictions
- Active Sync
- Setting Passcodes on Devices
- Setting Backgrounds
- Setting Wireless Settings
- Setting VPN Settings
- Managing Clients
- Monitoring Clients
Module 7: Meraki MV Camera
- Meraki MV Security Cameras Product Family
- Indoor Cameras
- MV12N, MV12WE, MV12W
- MV22, MV22x
- Outdoor Cameras
- Specialized Cameras
- MV Camera Warranty
- MV Camera Licensing
- MV Camera Video Encryption
- MV Video and Audio Recording
- Configuring User/Admin Security
- Configuring Camera Settings
- Configuring Video Settings
- Configuring Camera Analytics
- Configuring MV NightMode
- Create Recording Schedule
- Motion Based Recording
- Configuring Camera Retention
- View Camera Events
- Cloud Proxy Viewing
- Direct Streaming
- Searching Video for Events
- Creating Configuring Video Wall Boards
- Troubleshooting Camera Connectivity
- Using the Event Log for Camera Events
The primary audience for this course is as follows:
- IT Staff and Managers
- Network and Systems Personnel and Engineers
- Small to mid-sized organizations that require fundamental knowledge on networking terms/concepts and configuration guidance for Meraki equipment
- This also includes organizations looking to implement remote sites, provide a guest wireless solution, and collect user analytics
