MX100-HW | Cisco Unclaimed Firewall

Description 

The Cisco Meraki MX100-HW is a cloud-managed security and SD-WAN appliance designed for medium to large branch or campus networks.

Technical Specifications 

Information About MX100-HW

The Cisco Meraki MX100-HW is a cloud-managed security and SD-WAN appliance designed for medium to large-sized branches, campuses, or distributed enterprise environments. As part of the Meraki MX Series, it delivers robust security features such as stateful firewalling, intrusion prevention, content filtering, and advanced malware protection, all managed centrally through the Meraki cloud-based dashboard. The MX100 simplifies deployment, reduces administrative overhead, and enhances network security and performance through seamless policy enforcement and real-time visibility.

Key Features:

Performance and Capacity:

• Recommended Users: Up to 500

• Firewall Throughput: 750 Mbps

• VPN Throughput: 500 Mbps

• Maximum Concurrent VPN Tunnels: 250

Security Services:

• Stateful firewall with Layer 7 traffic shaping

• Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) powered by Snort

• Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)

• Content filtering and web search filtering

• Geo-based IP blocking and application-layer firewall rules

SD-WAN and VPN:

• Auto VPN for site-to-site secure connections

• Client VPN using L2TP/IPSec

• Dynamic path selection and load balancing

• Failover between WAN links for resilient connectivity

Interfaces and Hardware:

• 2 x WAN interfaces (RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet)

• 8 x LAN interfaces (RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet)

• 1 x Management port

• 1U rack-mountable chassis

• Internal power supply

Cloud-Based Management:

• Centralized management via the Meraki Dashboard

• Real-time network analytics, monitoring, and alerting

• Zero-touch provisioning for remote deployment

• Role-based administration and audit logging

High Availability:

• Warm spare (high availability) failover support

• Seamless backup and redundancy for critical environments

The Cisco Meraki MX100-HW is a powerful and easy-to-deploy cloud-managed security appliance that provides advanced protection and seamless connectivity for branch offices and campus networks. With strong performance, built-in SD-WAN, and a rich suite of security services managed from the cloud, the MX100 reduces complexity and enhances visibility and control across distributed environments. It’s an excellent choice for organizations looking for scalable, reliable, and centrally managed network security.