Detailed Class Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Meraki

The Meraki Mission
Cisco Meraki: Bringing the Cloud to Enterprise Networks
Cloud-Managed Networking Architecture
Benefits of a Cloud-Based Solution
The Meraki Full Stack: New and Unique Value Proposition
Meraki Deployment - How it works
Why Customers Choose Meraki
Meraki MS Switches Overview
Meraki MX Security Appliances Overview
Meraki SD-WAN Overview
Meraki MR Wireless Access Points Overview
Cisco Meraki Systems Manager Overview
Cisco Meraki MV Vision Security Cameras Overview
Meraki API Overview
Meraki Licensing
Enterprise Support
Cisco Meraki Documentation

Module 2: Cloud Management with the Meraki Dashboard

The Meraki Dashboard
Dashboard: Organizational Structure
Out-of-band Cloud Management
Loss of Connectivity to the Cisco Meraki Cloud
Meraki Dashboard Logins
Create Dashboard Accounts and Organization
MSP Logins - Manage Multiple Organizations
Modify an Organization
View Organizations Health
Meraki Dashboard Best Practices
Dashboard Search
Meraki Help
Organizational Wide Settings
Configure
Monitor
Create and Manage Configuration Templates
Network-Wide Settings
Configure

Module 3: Meraki MX Security

Benefits of a Cloud Managed Security Solution
Threat Management Solution
Advanced Security Licenses
Reliable, Cost Effective Connectivity with Meraki SD-WAN
Site-to-Site VPN (Auto VPN)
High Availability and Path Redundancy
Application-Aware Intelligent Path Control
Traffic Monitoring and Analytics
Integrating Active Directory
Cisco Meraki MX Models and Features
Configuring the Local Status Page
Adding Appliance to Network
Device Configuration
Configuring the Warm Spare Feature
Device Tags & Notes
Configuring Addressing & VLANs
DHCP Server Configuration and Options
Meraki Firewall Configuration
Meraki Site-to-Site VPN
Hub Configuration with an Exit Hub
Split Tunnel vs Full Tunnel
One Arm VPN Concentrator Configuration
Meraki Client VPN
Meraki Active Directory Integration
Meraki Access Control
Meraki Splash Page Configuration
Configuring Access Policies
Teleworker VPN / L3 Roaming

Module 4: Meraki Switching

MS Switch Platforms and Features
MS Feature: Multi-gigabit Ethernet
Cisco Meraki MS Access Switches
Cisco Meraki MS Aggregation Switches
Using Tags to search, monitor and configure Meraki Switches
Meraki Switch Configuration
Port Configuration
Meraki Switch Monitoring
Troubleshooting Tools
Managing Firmware Upgrades

Module 5: Meraki MR Wireless

Meraki MR Wireless Overview
Meraki 2.5G Multigigabit (MGig) Wireless
Meraki Mesh Routing
Meraki’s solution for RF Environments
Securing Guest Wireless
Bluetooth Integrated Analytics
Meraki Location Heatmap
High Density Wireless
Zero-Touch Provisioning for Wireless
Dedicated Scanning Radio for Rouges and Interference
Mounting indoor and Outdoor Antennas
Meraki MR Licensing
IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN Standards
Site Survey & Design for ensuring connectivity and user experience
Meraki AP Models Overview
Configuring Meraki APs
Configuring SSIDs
Firewall & Traffic Shaping Configuration for Wireless
Monitoring Meraki APs
Trouble Shooting

Module 6: Meraki System Manager

Device Management Overview
Mobile Device Management
Mobile Application Management
Mobile Identity
Meraki Sentry
Deployment Considerations
Systems Manager Licensing
SM Supported Devices
Meraki SM Features
Creating a Network for Systems Manager
Setup device Enrollment
Cisco ISE Integration
SM Profiles
Managing Clients
Monitoring Clients

Module 7: Meraki MV Camera

Meraki MV Security Cameras Product Family
MV Camera Warranty
MV Camera Licensing
MV Camera Video Encryption
MV Video and Audio Recording
Configuring User/admin Security
Configuring Camera Settings
View Camera Events
Searching Video for Events
Creating Configuring Video Wall Boards
Troubleshooting Camera Connectivity
Using the Event Log for Camera Events