Meraki in the Modern Network: Part 5 – MV Smart Cameras

A secure network doesn’t stop at firewalls and switches. Physical security is just as important, and Meraki brings that same cloud simplicity to your cameras.

Meraki MV smart cameras turn video security into part of your connected ecosystem. Each camera records, stores, and analyzes footage locally, while the cloud dashboard handles management, access, and analytics. No NVRs, no complicated wiring, and no manual backups - just reliable, secure video that’s easy to deploy and scale.

From the dashboard, you can view live feeds, search recordings, and even create motion-based alerts. Want to know when someone enters a restricted area after hours? You can set that up in seconds. Need to share footage with HR or facilities? Generate a secure link with custom time limits.

The real advantage comes from the intelligence behind it. With built-in machine learning, MV cameras can identify people and vehicles, track activity trends, and even help you understand how spaces are being used. For a business, that means more than security - it’s visibility into operations, safety, and workflow.

When integrated with your Meraki network, MV cameras can be segmented on their own VLAN for better security and performance while still being managed and updated through the cloud. This separation keeps camera traffic isolated from your production network but fully visible within the Meraki dashboard.

At iKan, we design Meraki camera deployments that go beyond recording - helping businesses gain insight, improve safety, and protect what matters most.

Call us today at 833-IKAN4U2.