Meraki MS Switches Reviews

We primarily use the solution to connect access points.

We are Cisco partners, so we are using this product in order to provide services to our customers. As a Cisco partner, we get support from Cisco and that's why we are using and selling this product.

The solution is easy to configure and to deploy.

The interface is great. It's easy to understand for the customer.

The solution doesn't offer anything different from any other solution. It's not a unique product.

Sometimes there's a problem with the pricing model they use. They should work to fix this.

The solution is stable.

We primarily use the solution for small and medium customers, so we don't deal so much with scalability. For our purposes, a couple of switches are enough, in most cases.

We've never had to contact Cisco's technical support.

We didn't previously use a different solution.

The initial setup was straightforward. Deployment takes a few days. For us, it took five days. It's more internal processes than the complexity of this solution that makes it take the amount of time it does.

We use the on-premises deployment model for small and medium-sized businesses.

In terms of advice to others, I'd suggest they push very hard for a discount. Other solutions are working really well, so discussion about discounts in relation to approaching customer-based projects is a good idea.

I'd rate it seven out of ten. I'd rate it higher, but the pricing isn't great. From a technical perspective, however, it meets all my needs.

Our primary use for this solution is cloud management. It is very comfortable for our customers when they have a remote office and can manage the switch from the access point.

This solution is an on-premises deployment model.

The most valuable feature of this solution is the interface because it is very simple and easy to learn, even for somebody who hasn't seen it before.

The remote management from the cloud is very good.

The security features are very good.

The price of this solution should be improved.

This solution is too simple for some cases, and there should be more configuration options.

I do not recall any service action, so this solution appears to be stable.

This solution is scalable if we're talking about one component with many remote offices. However, if we're talking about a company with a large headquarters then I can find better solutions.

There are dozens of users for this solution at the company in Poland, perhaps up to one hundred.

When I contacted technical support a long time ago, it was very good. The last time I spoke with them, something had changed at it was not as good. It was not bad, either. Meraki is a simple product, so many of the service actions are a product replacement.

The initial setup of this solution is easy. It is also easy to configure and deploy.

The complexity of the deployment depends on the configuration, but it will take a maximum of an hour to deploy.

This is not a cheap solution.

Every customer has different environments and requirements, but it's a good product for most solutions.

I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.

• All the switches managed from one dashboard, forget about CLI
• One-click changing VLAN
• Aggregate ports, I can easy see what is connect to each port on the switch,
• I can see how the bandwidth is used
• Automatic firmware upgrade
• Adding new switch takes less than 10 minutes

We have about 20 switches across five offices in USA, Europe and India, and we can all manage all of them from one dashboard. No more spending time on the firmware upgrade, it is automatic, and the switches just work!

• Management
• Maintenance
• Support

I've used it for two years.

No issues encountered.

No issues encountered.

Unfortunately, they don't have an upgrade path, so if you need higher model, you need to buy a new one.

10/10.

10/10.

• Dell
• Cisco
• Arista

It is very easy, just add the switch to your dashboard network and you ready to go. And you don't need to be a network expert to do it.

We did it in-house.

• Arista
• Juniper

I hope they will have an upgrade path soon. For example, we bought a switch, and after two months we needed to upgrade it to the model with 10GB ports. Unfortunately Meraki said that we can upgrade because it is over 30 days, but we needed buy new switch.

The solution is a cloud-based switch that we use for our networks.

Easy access to the solution is the most valuable feature.

The price of the solution has room for improvement.

I have been using the solution for three months.

I give the stability a ten out of ten.

The solution is highly scalable.

We have around 1,000 people accessing the solution per day.

The technical support is good.

The initial setup is straightforward. We only had to prepare the template early to deploy.

The implementation is completed in-house.

We have an annual subscription for licensing and it is expensive.

I give the solution a nine out of ten.

Meraki MS Switches makes work easier and I recommend the solution.

I am a reseller of Meraki MS Switches.

The solution Is easy to use.

The subscription model could be improved.

Deployment is very easy.

The price isn't high, and they offer discounts. The delivery time is much better than other traditional products.

I would rate this solution as eight out of ten.

I use this solution as a network switch in colleges.

The main features of Meraki MS Switches are integration, high quality, and hardware guarantee.

The solution does not fit all use cases. 

I have used Meraki MS Switches within the last 12 months.

I have not used technical support. However, I have used documentation for the solution.

I have evaluated other firewalls, such as Aruba.

I rate Meraki MS Switches a ten out of ten.

Our primary use case for the solution is for switching and user connectivity. We deploy the solution on cloud.

The reporting could be improved and could be more granular.

We have been using the solution for approximately seven years.

The solution is stable.

The solution is scalable.

The initial setup is straightforward.

We evaluated Juniper.

I rate the solution an eight out of ten. It is suitable for small to medium business segments.

The primary goal is to assist the customer, and in some cases, it may be necessary to recommend Meraki when they have limited assistance or staff available to manage the infrastructure effectively.

It offers a compelling solution due to its cloud management capabilities and strong security features. In specific sectors like healthcare and hospitality, reliability is paramount, and customers demand reputable brands with a long track record in security and support.

One key challenge often encountered is the perception that strategic products like Cisco and Meraki tend to be more expensive than alternatives like Aruba. It might be perceived as more of a niche product, partly due to its name, as it's still not entirely recognized by the market. 

We have been working with it for ten years.

The support provided is truly impressive. They are offering excellent assistance and a product lineup that stands up to the big brand names.

Positive

The initial installation was easy, and the support team was readily available.

The suitability of Meraki switches depends on the specific needs of customers, especially in industries like hospitality and healthcare where multiple units are involved. It requires a bit more effort to familiarize customers with its offerings. Overall, I would rate it eight out of ten.