ā08-03-2018 05:42 PM - edited ā03-05-2019 10:49 AM
I was given informed via a Cisco AE a few months ago that Meraki was āsoonā coming out with an MX model with built-in cellular/4G support, whereby you wouldnāt need a 3rd-party USB-connected solution (via CradlePoint, etc.). I was hoping itād be announced at Cisco Live in June (no), and Iāve heard nothing since, so Iām hoping someone on your team can provide a roadmap for when this may be available.
One particular customer is looking to roll out 20+ mobile units w/ Meraki MX in the next couple months, and theyāve piloted the requirements using the 3rd-party cellular. Weāre hoping for built-in support to simplify the solution if thatāll be possible in the foreseeable future.
Does anyone have insight into availability for this?
Thank you!
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ā08-28-2018 08:34 AM
ā08-04-2018 01:16 AM
Hello,
I have done some extensive searching but could not find a single announcement regarding built in 4G support for Meraki MX. Who is Cisco AE ? Did the rep supply any supporting documentation, or was it just a rumor ?
ā08-04-2018 04:12 PM
His resources haven't been divulged. :) That said, he made it sound as if support for this wouldn't be until at least late this year if not next. I was posting here in the hopes of finding any additional insight.
ā08-04-2018 03:59 AM - edited ā08-04-2018 04:00 AM
Hello
The latest range of MX 's all show USB cellular support and no built in feature., This is not to say its isn't coming but at this time it doesn't seem to be supported.
https://meraki.cisco.com/products/appliances#models
ā08-04-2018 02:29 PM
Normally, Meraki doesn't talk much about roadmaps, and if they do, you don't know if it really comes (AnyConnect?, MC outside the US?).
Personally, I like the solution with the external USB-Stick. I don't like to place my MX where the cellular reception is best, but with a good USB-cable, I can place the LTE-dongle where the signal is strong.
ā08-04-2018 04:10 PM
I agree with this approach (flexibility of placing the antenna strategically), but this particular use case will have everything (the MX, all wired/wireless devices) in a vehicle/mobile unit.
They're simply hoping to reduce some cost in not having to use the 3rd-party external stuff.
ā08-28-2018 08:34 AM
And, here it is... https://meraki.cisco.com/products/appliances/mx68cw
ā08-28-2018 08:43 AM
Looking at that it is still via usb or car 5 modem
ā08-30-2018 11:51 AM
So, I got some feedback directly from Meraki -
The āCā variants have integrated antennas, so nothing extra is needed - everything comes in the box. Also, a new carrier/plan wouldn't be required as long as the MX-C is a supported/certified for the carrier the customer is using. (Evidently T-Mobile isn't currently supported.) A new SIM card might be required due to the "C" appliances using a nano-SIM.
FYI
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