Network Engineer at Edmonton Catholic School Board
Real User
Top 5
Nov 13, 2025
I have utilized Meraki's RF Optimization to some extent. To do that effectively, I really need accurate floor plans, which I don't yet have. Without having the full picture, I'm operating somewhat blind and have to be careful.
We do not use Layer 7 traffic shaping extensively in Cisco Meraki MR Wireless, except for blocking URLs. We block URLs and websites by category through Cisco Meraki MR Wireless. We do not use the analytics feature extensively in Cisco Meraki MR Wireless. We only use the log to trace issues. Regarding service support, Cisco Meraki does not provide direct support. When raising support tickets, the support is not always effective. Among our tickets, 50% receive proper support and guidance, while the remaining 50% do not receive adequate attention.
I don't think there's an advantage with Cisco Meraki MR Wireless; I think it's overpriced for what it does. The pricing is one reason, and there is also a limited feature set without spending more money. If you have a particular device at a site and want to add the advanced feature set, you may have to upgrade the hardware, which increases your costs. In contrast, products such as Palo Alto and Fortinet typically have all those features built in from day one, and they just need to be licensed, if that. There are limitations in terms of scalability. My main concern is that Cisco Meraki MR Wireless is overpriced, has limited functionality, and the hardware is not prepared for any further improvements in terms of features.
The challenge with Cisco Meraki MR Wireless is that for any Meraki device, you require internet connectivity to get it registered on the cloud. Most customers do not have internet connectivity due to security reasons as they deny internet access. This creates many challenges for us in configuring Cisco Meraki MR Wireless. In my opinion, what should be improved in Cisco Meraki MR Wireless is that the AP should initially get configured irrespective of the internet connectivity.
Cisco Meraki MR Wireless offers a robust wireless connectivity solution designed for scalability and ease of deployment, making it suitable for modern enterprises seeking reliable network performance.With its cloud-managed structure, Cisco Meraki MR Wireless provides comprehensive visibility and control over wireless environments, catering to diverse locations and user counts. Its seamless integration simplifies network management, crucial for data-driven decisions in enterprises. The...
I have utilized Meraki's RF Optimization to some extent. To do that effectively, I really need accurate floor plans, which I don't yet have. Without having the full picture, I'm operating somewhat blind and have to be careful.
We do not use Layer 7 traffic shaping extensively in Cisco Meraki MR Wireless, except for blocking URLs. We block URLs and websites by category through Cisco Meraki MR Wireless. We do not use the analytics feature extensively in Cisco Meraki MR Wireless. We only use the log to trace issues. Regarding service support, Cisco Meraki does not provide direct support. When raising support tickets, the support is not always effective. Among our tickets, 50% receive proper support and guidance, while the remaining 50% do not receive adequate attention.
I don't think there's an advantage with Cisco Meraki MR Wireless; I think it's overpriced for what it does. The pricing is one reason, and there is also a limited feature set without spending more money. If you have a particular device at a site and want to add the advanced feature set, you may have to upgrade the hardware, which increases your costs. In contrast, products such as Palo Alto and Fortinet typically have all those features built in from day one, and they just need to be licensed, if that. There are limitations in terms of scalability. My main concern is that Cisco Meraki MR Wireless is overpriced, has limited functionality, and the hardware is not prepared for any further improvements in terms of features.
The challenge with Cisco Meraki MR Wireless is that for any Meraki device, you require internet connectivity to get it registered on the cloud. Most customers do not have internet connectivity due to security reasons as they deny internet access. This creates many challenges for us in configuring Cisco Meraki MR Wireless. In my opinion, what should be improved in Cisco Meraki MR Wireless is that the AP should initially get configured irrespective of the internet connectivity.