Meraki API

[abuamran6]

Hi, i have a problem when handling alot of MX device multiple places. I want to pull few information like to have all IP Gateway each MX in single interfaces, but MX don't have that features.

Other thing is, to check WAN 1 or WAN 2 which is up or down. I cannot see that.

My question is, is there any solution for this kind of matter. Can Splunk or using API solve this ?

In the matter of Splunk, does Splunk Add-On in Meraki require to purchase or not ?

Thanks

[nicdc01]

Not sure if this is what you mean.
Can fetch both WAN IPs; Gateway and Status

https://developer.cisco.com/meraki/api-v1/get-organization-appliance-uplink-statuses/

Then sort as needed.

[abuamran6]

Hi @nicdc01 , can teach me how to use this method ? As im not very knowledgable using Cisco DevNet. I have try to put my Meraki Org ID. It prompt Error 404

[nicdc01]

Hey;
Your Org ID can be found on the bottom of any page in your Meraki Dashboard.
404 is most likely it didnt find the org with the ID you didn't put in.

Append this where it shows {organizationId} in the URL for the request.

If you are still struggling go through the basics before proceeding any further.

https://developer.cisco.com/meraki/api-v1/introduction/#meraki-dashboard-apis

[abuamran6]

Hi @nicdc01 , past a week already i have manage to use Meraki API in Postman. I am progress learning alot of things and testing pulling specific data in Meraki.

[aleabrahao]

The Meraki Dashboard API doesn’t directly expose the gateway IP used by MX for WAN1/WAN2 (only the public IPs, uplink status, and interface config are exposed).

You can use the following APIs:

GET /devices/{serial}/uplink

It returns IP address, public IP, interface type (WAN1 or WAN2), and status (active/inactive/failover). It does not include gateway IP used by ISP, unfortunately.

GET /networks/{networkId}/appliance/uplink/settings

You’ll get static IP configuration (if configured), possibly including gateway, IP, subnet, DNS. You can monitor which WAN is Up/Down with this same Meraki API.

You can aso script it (Python, PowerShell, etc.) to check WAN status for many devices at once, and,y es, Splunk can help visualize and alert on Meraki data.

You’ll need splunk Meraki Add-On. The Add-on itself is free on Splunkbase. But Splunk Enterprise or Splunk Cloud may incur licensing costs depending on how much data you ingest.

From Meraki side, you do not need to purchase anything additional, it uses your existing API key.

https://splunkbase.splunk.com/app/5580

https://documentation.meraki.com/General_Administration/Cross-Platform_Content/Cisco_Meraki_Add-on_for_Splunk

[abuamran6]

GET /networks/{networkId}/appliance/uplink/settings

When i run this command, im getting wan1 and wan2 IP from different setting. It doesnt show the public IP on meraki. Please advise

[Philip D'Ath]

This won't give you everything - but maybe enough? Try going:

Click on the "Devices" tab, and then the "+" on the right hand side, and add some extra columns like:

Uplink IP (Port 1)

Uplink IP (Port 2)

Contacted At

This will allow you to see any WAN interface that is no longer assigned an IP address (likely down) and how long it has been since the device last checked in to the Merai Dashboard.

Not a perfect solution, but maybe enough?

[Philip D'Ath]

Also check out the "Alert Hub".

https://documentation.meraki.com/General_Administration/Cross-Platform_Content/Global_Alerts_Widget