topic Re: Local Meraki network/testbed setup in Wireless

Local Meraki network/testbed setup

gcarmich — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:50:17 GMT

We want to experiment with different Meraki network configurations in our lab environment. Testing different channel widths, MBR settings, backhaul sizing, roaming experience... Does Meraki offer a local management instance/testbed that can be used with MR APs isolated from our production network?

Re: Local Meraki network/testbed setup

aleabrahao — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:54:10 GMT

No,

Create a new test network and add the APs you will test on it. You can also create a new organization, but I don't see the need.

Re: Local Meraki network/testbed setup

gcarmich — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:57:35 GMT

OK. I think our backhaul size will limit our testing throughput. Thx

Re: Local Meraki network/testbed setup

CMR — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 07:22:46 GMT

@gcarmich only the control plane is in the cloud, the data plane remains local, so you can test wireless client to wired client or other wireless client etc. at full speed locally with a slow internet connection.

If you need to test MX throughput then as long as the WAN can reach the internet, put a switch between it and the internet and connect a computer there for testing.

Re: Local Meraki network/testbed setup

gcarmich — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 15:53:38 GMT

Excellent! Thank you!