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A reliable and secure Local Area Network (LAN) is essential for any business. Yet, managing it can be complex and time-consuming. That’s where Cisco Meraki’s managed LAN solution comes in. It offers a cloud-based network management approach that eliminates the hassle of maintaining a robust and secure LAN. With managed LAN, your network is secure and reliable, and you get peace of mind knowing that Cisco Meraki takes care of it.
Learn more about how managed LAN can benefit your business and improve network performance.
Effortless Deployment and Scalability
Traditional LAN deployment often involves a multi-step process that can disturb your daily operations. Network administrators must manually configure each device, ensuring they have the correct settings for your specific network environment. This process can be error-prone and time-consuming, especially for businesses with multiple locations or many devices.
Cisco Meraki flips the script with its zero-touch provisioning. Meraki access points and switches come pre-configured out of the box. Once you connect them to your network, they automatically discover the Meraki cloud controller and download the configuration settings. This eliminates manual configuration on each device, saving you valuable time and resources.
Meraki’s architecture, which is based on cloud technology, makes it easier to scale your network. As your business grows and your network demands evolve, adding new devices to your Meraki network is a breeze. With the Meraki cloud dashboard, you can provision new access points or switches from anywhere with an internet connection.
The new devices automatically register with the cloud controller and inherit the appropriate configuration settings, seamlessly integrating your existing network. This scalability makes Meraki a perfect solution for businesses with dynamic network requirements.
Centralized Management from Anywhere
Centralized management is a cornerstone feature of Cisco Meraki’s networking solutions, offering IT administrators a unified and streamlined approach to LAN management. Unlike traditional networking systems that require on-site hardware controllers and complex configurations, Cisco Meraki’s cloud-based dashboard provides a single pane of glass view of the entire network infrastructure.
With this centralized dashboard, IT professionals can easily configure, monitor, and troubleshoot their LAN from anywhere with an internet connection. This remote accessibility eliminates the need for physical access to the network devices, allowing for quick and efficient management tasks without the constraints of location or time zone.
Moreover, the centralized management feature enables seamless integration and coordination among network components, including switches, wireless access points, and security appliances. This integrated approach simplifies the deployment of network-wide policies, firmware updates, and configuration changes, ensuring consistency and compliance across the network.
Enhanced Security and Threat Protection
Think of your network as your business’s digital neighborhood. Like a real neighborhood, you want to keep it safe from unwanted visitors. Cisco Meraki’s security features act like watchful guards, constantly monitoring your network traffic for suspicious activity. If they see anything unusual, they block it to protect your valuable data and devices from unauthorized access and harmful attacks.
Meraki also offers a special Wi-Fi network for guests that is separate from your main network. This way, you can provide visitors with internet access without compromising your internal network’s security. Additionally, Meraki’s cloud-based system adds another layer of protection by encrypting your data while it’s being transferred and when it’s stored on {devices. This makes it much harder for hackers to steal your information, even if they break into a device.
Regular security updates are important for maintaining a strong defense. Meraki takes care of this by automatically delivering these updates to your devices, ensuring you always have the latest protections.
Streamlined Troubleshooting and Improved Efficiency
Troubleshooting network issues can be a frustrating experience, like searching for a missing piece in a complex jigsaw puzzle. Meraki simplifies this process by providing you with all the tools you need to see the bigger picture.
The Meraki dashboard acts like a comprehensive network map, offering detailed traffic analysis. This allows you to identify bottlenecks, such as areas where network traffic is congested, like a traffic jam on a highway. Once you pinpoint these bottlenecks, you can optimize your network performance, making your data flow smoother and faster.
Meraki’s built-in alerts serve as early warning signals. They notify you of potential problems, like a low signal strength in a certain area, before they snowball into bigger issues and disrupt your users’ experience. By addressing these concerns early on, you can ensure consistent network performance and minimize downtime, keeping your users productive.
Automatic Updates and Reduced Maintenance Costs
Maintaining a traditional LAN often involves manual firmware updates and ongoing maintenance checks. Meraki automates these tasks, freeing your IT staff to focus on more strategic initiatives. Firmware updates are delivered seamlessly over the cloud, ensuring your devices are always running on the latest and most secure software.
Meraki devices require minimal on-site maintenance. The cloud-based management platform allows for remote monitoring and troubleshooting, eliminating the need for frequent physical intervention. This translates to reduced operational costs and a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) for your network infrastructure.
Cisco Meraki’s Managed LAN solution offers a compelling proposition for businesses seeking to simplify network management, improve security, and improve overall network efficiency. The cloud-based approach streamlines deployment, provides centralized control, and automates tedious tasks, freeing up valuable IT resources. With its robust security features, real-time network insights, and automated updates, Meraki ensures your business stays connected and protected.
Mosaic NetworX analyzes your network requirements and showcases how Cisco Meraki can benefit your business as a reliable telecommunications provider. Contact us if you’re considering upgrading your network and have questions about Cisco Meraki or managed LAN solutions.
