Cloud-Managed Security & SD-WAN Appliance

Product Description

The Cisco Meraki MX84-HW is an enterprise-class, cloud-managed security and SD-WAN appliance designed for medium-size branch offices, campuses, and distributed organizations. It combines next-generation firewall protection, advanced VPN, traffic shaping, and SD-WAN optimization in a single device, all centrally managed through the Meraki cloud dashboard.

The MX84 is built for environments that require high throughput, multiple WAN uplinks, and robust security controls, making it ideal for businesses scaling beyond entry-level appliances.

Model Type

Cloud-Managed Security & SD-WAN Appliance

Category

Networking – Enterprise Firewall & SD-WAN

Key Features

High Firewall Performance — Supports up to ~500 Mbps firewall throughput for secure, high-speed connectivity.

Advanced VPN Capabilities — Auto-VPN enables easy site-to-site connectivity across branches with simplified configuration.

Multiple WAN Interfaces — Supports dual-WAN uplinks for redundancy, load balancing, and failover.

Integrated Security Stack — Includes Layer-7 firewalling, intrusion prevention, content filtering, and malware protection options.

Cloud-Based Management — Centralized monitoring, configuration, analytics, and firmware updates through the Meraki dashboard.

Traffic Optimization — Built-in SD-WAN policies automatically route traffic based on performance metrics.

Scalable Branch Deployment — Designed to support growing networks with reliable throughput and multi-user environments.

Technical Specs at a Glance

Typical Use Cases

Branch Office Security — Secure internet access and VPN connectivity for medium offices.

Multi-Site Businesses — Auto-VPN simplifies secure connections between multiple locations.

Retail & Hospitality Chains — Centralized network visibility and traffic optimization.

Distributed Enterprise Networks — Ideal for companies scaling beyond small-branch appliances.