topic Re: Using Meraki R12 AP's with other brand routers in large home (3500sq') in Wireless

Using Meraki GR12 AP's with other brand routers in large home (3500sq')

ddresen — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:14:19 GMT

I just switched to Meraki GR12 AP's in my home as a recommendation from a friend. I bought the Meraki RX50 router/firewall, but it throttles my speeds at 500MB. I work from home and need to have my full Gigabit speeds. What brand/type router/firewall is recommended or will work with my GR12's? I don't want to change out the entire system.

Thank you!!

Re: Using Meraki R12 AP's with other brand routers in large home (3500sq')

ConnorL1 — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:16:48 GMT

If you're referring to the Meraki Go Indoor WiFi 6 AP (GR12) you may want to post in the specific Meraki Go Community: https://community.meraki.com/t5/Meraki-Go-Community/ct-p/go

Re: Using Meraki R12 AP's with other brand routers in large home (3500sq')

aleabrahao — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:21:54 GMT

It would be GR12 right? This is the Meraki GO line, there is a specific community for these products.

https://community.meraki.com/t5/Meraki-Go-Community/ct-p/go

Re: Using Meraki R12 AP's with other brand routers in large home (3500sq')

ddresen — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:30:40 GMT

Yes, sorry I will move it to the other community

Re: Using Meraki R12 AP's with other brand routers in large home (3500sq')

ddresen — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:30:53 GMT

Yes, sorry I will update the post and move it

Re: Using Meraki R12 AP's with other brand routers in large home (3500sq')

ddresen — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:33:33 GMT

I am curious if you have recommendations for a Cisco router/firewall for my home, to keep it all in the "family" if you will.

Re: Using Meraki R12 AP's with other brand routers in large home (3500sq')

MerakiGnome — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 17:01:55 GMT

Hi @ddresen the RX series like most Cisco SMB products are a good idea but certainly come with their limitations.

Personally, I’ve used a Meraki MX at home for years with no issues.

Re: Using Meraki R12 AP's with other brand routers in large home (3500sq')

ddresen — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 18:43:40 GMT

@DarrenOC Which Meraki MX system do you use? I need to take advantage of the Gig ISP I subscribe to.

Re: Using Meraki R12 AP's with other brand routers in large home (3500sq')

MerakiGnome — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 18:52:06 GMT

Hi @ddresen , I’m using an MX68 but I don’t have a 1Gbps connection.

in your case you’re looking at the MX75 and above:

https://meraki.cisco.com/product-collateral/mx-family-datasheet/?file

Re: Using Meraki R12 AP's with other brand routers in large home (3500sq')

MerakiGnome — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 18:52:53 GMT

Do you by any chance work for a Cisco Partner? If so, make use of their NFR programme.

Re: Using Meraki R12 AP's with other brand routers in large home (3500sq')

Brash — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 20:12:00 GMT

I also second the MX75 assuming it's within budget.

One thing to remember is that as opposed the Meraki Go, standard Meraki devices require a license which you need to continue renewing in order to use the equipment

Re: Using Meraki R12 AP's with other brand routers in large home (3500sq')

ddresen — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:11:42 GMT

Yeah, it's a home network, and even though I work from home, not interested in paying Cisco for service. I may pull the entire HW config out and go with a good home mesh.