Reboot multiple APs simultaneously

[USMCMortars0341]

Hello Everyone,

It's probably been asked before, but I was wondering if there was a way via the Dashboard to reboot APs multiple simultaneously.

I know the TAC engineers can do it, but I didn't know if they added the feature for regular Network Engineers.

[aleabrahao]

Nope, just using API.

[aleabrahao · Accepted solution]

It's simple but works:

Script Reference:

import requests
import datetime
now = datetime.datetime.now()
filename_prefix ='log'
network = "NETWORK-ID"
s1 = "AP-SERIAL_NUMBER"

#RUNNING REBOOT ON DEVICES
ap1 = "https://api.meraki.com/api/v0/networks/{}/devices/{}/reboot".format(network, s1)
payload = {}
headers = {
'X-Cisco-Meraki-API-Key': 'API_KEY,
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}

#GENERATING THE RESPONSE CODE (TRUE = REBOOT OK /FALSE = REBOOT NOT OK)
response1 = requests.request("POST", ap1, headers=headers, data = payload)
)

#CREATING THE LOG FILE
filename = "%s_%.2i-%.2i-%i_%.2i-%.2i.txt" % (filename_prefix,now.day,now.month,now.year,now.hour,now.minute)
f = open(filename, 'w')

print('AP01', response1.text.encode('utf8'), file=f)f)
f.close()

[Raphael_L]

You could do it via API with a PoE off / PoE On on selected ports.

[Macguy1]

You would think it would be something as easy as checking multiple boxes (AP's) and issuing a reboot command... lol. Then again, we can't see something as simple as AP uptime or even switch uptime. I've been making these kinds of wishes for years.

[USMCMortars0341]

I know, right? Everytime I put in a case with TAC, they always do it and I'm just like 'when is this coming to me?'. Crickets after that, lol.

[Shawn Kingston]

Semper Fi, (Pog here) thank you for your service. It was mentioned above but I use the switch to cycle the PoE ports we need to reboot...simple as it can be for now for me.

ie..interface range, shut, no shut. Good luck!

[USMCMortars0341]

Semper Fi brother. Thank you for yours. I do that, but Meraki doesn't use CLI so it's all manual via GUI. That's the only thing I miss about non Meraki.

[Shawn Kingston]

AH! Meraki switch, yeap, missed that part.

[timo75]

Hi All , just to let you know we have now created a new app for this function that you can download on IOS or Android . You can create groups of Meraki devices from any Network / ORG and schedule reboot times . https://meraki-rebooted.com/

[Macguy1]

LOL 29.99 a year to be able to reboot multiple AP's from a mobile device. Sorry... pass.

[timo75]

Hi Macguy , The app is geared towards people who would like something quick and simple and don't have time to create the scripts to do it themselves , I am trying to get the pricing right as this is the first time we have created something like this for mobiles as SplashAccess has been creating Captive Portal solutions for nearly 11 years , Works out at £29.99 a year or £2.99 a month , this was calculated to try and cover ongoing server costs etc ... what would you think for pricing ?? We have new features being added to the app in the coming months and are keen to get your feedback to make it better .

[Macguy1]

Hey Tim,

Well first off, my main gripe is that this simple functionality should be build into Meraki dashboard. Sadly, this is another example of TAC can do it but admins cannot (like also see switch/AP uptime). We had a firmware issue with AP slowness over time and rebooting AP's in each network was the only solution. Finally, a firmware update fixed the issue. That was really the only time we needed to do what your app does. Tough to determine a price tag.

[Shawn Kingston]

Weird, the app says age is 4 years old, something smells fishy.

[Macguy1]

Hey Shawn,

I reached out to my Meraki rep who said this SplashAccess company is one of their top integration partners. Definitely legit. Who knows, maybe Cisco/Meraki purchases them.