Hello
The meraki MX is a UTM a (security, network, application control), its centrally managed, single gui based dashboard for multiple devices,(UTMs, Switches,APs,,Cameras, etc..) so easy to use, it also supports live troubleshooting(pcaps analytics etc.) from within, A central place for everything.
The SD-WAN function is built into the MX no tricky overlay to work out, it uses your internet BW via ipsec vpns so no expensive WAN MPLS,( lower wan costs but massively increase bandwidth)
The Auto vpn function is very easy, no acls crytpo maps, just two/three clicks and you have site to site connectivity (active/active, active/passive) for load balancing.
It uses dynamic path selection (likes Cisco’s optimised edge routing) so the mx choose the best path based on the performance condition of your existing egress paths
As for the security, its geo based(so pick what sites you want to apply that security) and includes IPS(snort), Content filtering, AMP via cisco secure formally known as threat grid and best of all the security updates are pushed out as SaaS so you dont need to worry about missing any meraki device not being updated
Good kit all round.
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Paul
