MX84-HW Meraki MX84 Router/Security Appliance.

Cisco Meraki MX84-HW - Cloud-Managed Security & SD-WAN Appliance

The Cisco Meraki MX84-HW is a cloud-managed security and SD-WAN appliance designed for mid-sized branch offices. It integrates firewall, VPN, and advanced threat protection into a single device, all managed through the Meraki Dashboard. With dual WAN uplinks, PoE LAN ports, and robust throughput, the MX84 provides secure, scalable connectivity for distributed networks.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Recommended Users: Up to 200 clients
• Stateful Firewall Throughput: 500 Mbps
• VPN Throughput: 250 Mbps
• Maximum Concurrent VPN Tunnels: 100
• Interfaces:
  • 2x GbE WAN uplinks
  • 8x GbE LAN ports
  • 2x GBE SFP
  • 1x dedicated management port
  • 1x USB port for cellular failover
• Form Factor: 1RU rack-mountable
• Redundancy: Dual WAN uplinks with automatic failover
• Security Features: Layer 3/7 firewall, geo-based rules, 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: ~ 9 lb.
• Power Supply: Internal AC

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Mid-sized branch offices requiring secure connectivity with PoE support
• Retail or distributed enterprises needing centralized cloud-managed firewalling
• Organizations with limited IT staff seeking easy deployment and monitoring
• Businesses requiring VPN connectivity with redundancy

⚙️ Licensing & Expansion
The MX84-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.