Meraki integration with MSE/CMX

[Dan Davis]

Does the Meraki Dashboard integrate with CMX?

Does Merkai send x/y location data to the MSE/CMX allowing for analytics via CMX?

[matfarre]

Hi Danda,

Unfortunately, no.  Even though they share many design features, they are different implementations of WiFi as a platform for detect, connect, and engage with end-users.  One major difference is Meraki is cloud-managed and Cisco CMX is supported only on Cisco Wireless LAN controllers.  Also, Cisco CMX is designed to scale to very large enterprise deployments.

One interesting development from Cisco includes the new Mobility Express which integrates wireless LAN controller functions into a software function that any network component can host, such as Cisco CMX Cloud.  Just like a Meraki CMX,  Cisco CMX can be deployed with as little hardware as a single integrated AP.

Thanks for the question,

Matt

[colo]

Hi Danda,

Yes CMX and Meraki integrate very easily, and they actually work better together. Matt's response is outdated now.

CMX products that support Meraki:

CMX Cloud

CMX Connect

CMX Engage

Cheers,

Colin Lowenberg