MX100-HW Meraki MX100 Router/Security Appliance (Hardware).

Cisco Meraki MX100-HW - Cloud-Managed Security & SD-WAN Appliance

The Cisco Meraki MX100-HW is a powerful, cloud-managed security and SD-WAN appliance designed for medium to large branch deployments. It combines next-generation firewall, intrusion prevention, advanced malware protection, and Auto VPN into a single, easy-to-manage platform. With centralized cloud management, the MX100 simplifies deployment, monitoring, and scaling across distributed networks.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Recommended Users: Up to 500 clients
• Stateful Firewall Throughput: 750 Mbps
• VPN Throughput: 250 Mbps
• Maximum Concurrent VPN Tunnels: 250
• Interfaces:
  • 8x GbE LAN ports
  • 2x GbE SFP
  • 1x GbE WAN ports
  • 1x dedicated management port
• Form Factor: 1RU rack-mountable
• Redundancy: Dual WAN uplinks with automatic failover
• Security Features: Application-based firewalling, content filtering, SNORT® IDS/IPS, Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)
• SD-WAN Capabilities: Auto VPN, dynamic path selection, WAN & cellular failover
• Cloud Management: 100% centralized via Meraki Dashboard
• Dimensions: 19 x 10 x 1.75 in.
• Weight: Approx. 9 lb.
• Power Supply: Internal AC

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Medium to large branch offices requiring secure SD-WAN
• Organizations needing centralized cloud-managed security
• Environments with high VPN demand and multiple WAN uplinks
• Businesses seeking simplified deployment and monitoring across distributed sites

⚙️ Licensing & Expansion
The MX100-HW requires an active Meraki license for operation, which includes ongoing firmware updates, cloud management, and 24/7 enterprise support. Advanced security features such as IDS/IPS and AMP are included with the license.