Meraki in the Modern Network: Part 2 – MX Security & SD-WAN

Every network starts at the edge - where users connect and threats try to get in. That’s why the Meraki MX is more than just a firewall. It’s a unified security and connectivity platform that brings visibility, control, and protection to every site in your network.

The Meraki MX combines enterprise-grade security with cloud-managed simplicity. From the Meraki Dashboard, you can configure site-to-site VPNs, deploy SD-WAN policies, and enforce content filtering without needing complex CLI commands or on-site visits. It’s security and networking done smarter.

Built-in intrusion detection and prevention (IDS/IPS) powered by Cisco’s Snort engine provides real-time protection against known and emerging threats. Layer 7 traffic shaping lets you control bandwidth use for apps like streaming or gaming, ensuring business-critical traffic always takes priority.

For multi-location businesses, SD-WAN automatically routes traffic through the best available path - whether that’s fiber, broadband, or LTE - keeping connections fast, redundant, and reliable. Combine that with auto VPN and centralized management, and you’ve got a secure, resilient WAN that scales as you grow.

At iKan, we design and deploy Meraki MX solutions that fit your environment - from small branch offices to large distributed enterprises. We handle everything from configuration and deployment to policy design and security integration, so your edge is always protected.

Security should never slow your business down. With Meraki MX, it doesn’t have to.

Call us today at 833-IKAN4U2 to see how iKan can strengthen your edge with Meraki.