Meraki SD-WAN is a cloud-first wide area networking solution that simplifies how distributed businesses connect their locations and manage traffic. Integrated into Meraki MX security appliances, it combines intelligent path control, seamless failover, and centralised orchestration.
Core Capabilities:
- Application-aware traffic routing based on real-time performance
- Policy-based routing with support for dynamic path selection
- Active-active VPN for high availability
- Automated failover across MPLS, broadband, and LTE links
- Support for Auto VPN with zero-touch site-to-site connectivity
With Meraki SD-WAN, IT teams can centrally manage hundreds of branches without dispatching field engineers. Performance analytics across WAN links are visible in real time through the Meraki dashboard, enabling faster diagnosis and bandwidth optimisation.
Security Integration: Meraki SD-WAN is tightly coupled with a Layer 7 firewall, content filtering, intrusion prevention (Snort), and Cisco Umbrella integration. This convergence of networking and security makes it ideal for SASE-ready environments.
Cloud & SaaS Optimisation: Integrated SD-WAN policies prioritise cloud applications such as Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and Webex, improving user experience for hybrid and remote work.
Popular SD-WAN Models:
- MX64: Compact security and SD-WAN appliance for small branches
- MX75: Versatile mid-range unit with gigabit throughput
- MX250: High-performance hub device with 10G SFP+ support
- MX450: Enterprise-grade model for core deployments and data centers
Meraki SD-WAN is API-enabled and supports integration with Cisco vManage and SecureX. It provides scalable, secure, and automated connectivity for modern Indian businesses with distributed operations, whether in urban centers like Pune and Bengaluru or tier-2 cities expanding their digital footprint.
