MX80-HW Preliminary US GPL - Meraki MX80 Security Appliance.

Cisco Meraki MX80-HW - Cloud-Managed Security & SD-WAN Appliance

The Cisco Meraki MX80-HW is a legacy, cloud-managed security and SD-WAN appliance designed for small to medium branch offices. It integrates firewall, VPN, and advanced security features into a single device, all managed through the Meraki Dashboard. Though superseded by newer MX models, the MX80 remains a reliable option for secure connectivity in distributed networks.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Recommended Users: Up to 100 clients
• Stateful Firewall Throughput: 250 Mps
• VPN Throughput: 80 Mbps
• Maximum Concurrent VPN Tunnels: 50
• Interfaces:
  • 4x GbE LAN ports
  • 1x GbE WAN port
    
  • 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: 19.0 x 10.0 x 1.75 in.
• Weight: ~ 8 lb.
• Power Supply: Internal AC

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Small to medium branch offices requiring secure connectivity
• Retail environments needing simple, cloud-managed firewalling
• Organizations with limited IT staff seeking easy deployment and monitoring
• Businesses requiring VPN connectivity for distributed teams

⚙️ Licensing & Expansion
The MX80-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.