topic Re: Cisco Meraki Dashboard API Vlan VPN Mode in Network Platform API

Cisco Meraki Dashboard API Vlan VPN Mode

Marakta — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 20:05:54 GMT

Hi all,

Long term Network administrator first time posting on the forums. I have a question about the addition of VLANS when working with the Meraki Dashboard API. When adding/modifying vlans I'm unsure after a good amount of time searching/ trial & error on what Put / Post to use and what info on the body of the JSON to include to make sure the vlans "VPN Mode" is Enabled. Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Cisco Meraki Dashboard API Vlan VPN Mode

aleabrahao — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 20:10:40 GMT

Hi,

To update a VLAN, you can use the PUT /networks/{networkId}/appliance/vlans/{vlanId} endpoint.

Update Network Appliance Vlan - Meraki Dashboard API v1 - Cisco Meraki Developer Hub

Re: Cisco Meraki Dashboard API Vlan VPN Mode

aleabrahao — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 20:15:43 GMT

Just one note, POST is to create a new VLAN, PUT is to update it.

Re: Cisco Meraki Dashboard API Vlan VPN Mode

Marakta — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 20:24:15 GMT

I think what i'm asking is in the body of the JSON, with all of the configurable items, I'm not seeing anything in the documentation to change the setting "VPN Mode" to be enabled. I've tried certain commands with no luck.

Re: Cisco Meraki Dashboard API Vlan VPN Mode

mloraditch — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 20:24:49 GMT

This is the API to actually enable VPN: https://developer.cisco.com/meraki/api-v1/update-network-appliance-vpn-site-to-site-vpn/
You can use the get to see active subnets: https://developer.cisco.com/meraki/api-v1/get-network-appliance-vpn-site-to-site-vpn/

Re: Cisco Meraki Dashboard API Vlan VPN Mode

aleabrahao — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 20:35:28 GMT

I don't think it's documented but you can try using the "vpnMode": "enabled" parameter.

Re: Cisco Meraki Dashboard API Vlan VPN Mode

Philip D'Ath — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 20:23:56 GMT

That is a pro tip right there!