MX65W-HW Meraki MX65W Router/Security Appliance with 802.11ac.

Cisco Meraki MX65W-HW – Cloud-Managed Security & SD-WAN Appliance with Wireless

The Cisco Meraki MX65W-HW is a compact, cloud-managed security and SD-WAN appliance designed for small branch offices and retail environments. It integrates firewall, VPN, and wireless access point functionality into a single device, all managed through the Meraki Dashboard. With built-in PoE LAN ports and dual-band Wi-Fi, the MX65W simplifies deployments by combining secure connectivity and wireless access in one platform.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Recommended Users: Up to 50 clients
• Stateful Firewall Throughput: 250 Mbps
• VPN Throughput: 100 Mbps
• Maximum Concurrent VPN Tunnels: 25
• Interfaces:
  • 10x GbE LAN ports (2x PoE+)
  • 2x GbE WAN port
  • 1x dedicated management port
    
• Wireless: Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi (2x2 MIMO)
• Form Factor: Desktop or rack-mountable (with kit)
• 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: 10.0” x 5.2” x 1”
• Weight: ~ 1.98 lb
  
• Power Supply: External AC adapter

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Small branch offices requiring secure connectivity with integrated Wi-Fi
• Retail environments needing simple, cloud-managed firewalling and wireless access
• Organizations with limited IT staff seeking easy deployment and monitoring
• Businesses requiring VPN connectivity for remote workers

⚙️ Licensing & Expansion
The MX65W-HW requires an active Meraki license for operation, which includes firmware updates, cloud management, and 24/7 enterprise support. Advanced security features such as IDS/IPS and AMP are included with the license.