Z1-HW-US Meraki Z1 Cloud Managed Teleworker Gateway (Hardware - US Plug).

Cisco Meraki Z1-HW-US - Cloud Managed Teleworker Gateway (US Plug)

The Cisco Meraki Z1-HW-US is part of the Meraki Z-Series teleworker gateways, purpose-built to extend enterprise-class networking securely to remote employees. With integrated firewall, VPN, and wireless capabilities, it simplifies IT management while ensuring productivity and security for teleworkers.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Ports: 1x Gigabit Ethernet WAN port, 4x Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, 1x USB port for 3G/4G failover
• Wireless: Dual-radio 802.11n Wi-Fi for secure wireless connectivity
• Firewall Throughput: 50 Mbps stateful firewall throughput
• VPN Throughput: 10 Mbps Auto VPN throughput
• Security: Enterprise-class firewall, VLAN support, inter-VLAN routing, traffic shaping, and isolation
• Form Factor: Compact desktop unit, US power plug (Z1-HW-US variant)
• Cloud Management: Managed entirely via the Meraki Dashboard for zero-touch provisioning and monitoring

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Secure remote work for employees, IT staff, and executives working from home
• Extending enterprise VPN and firewall services to teleworkers
• Supporting VoIP phones, printers, and other wired devices in home offices
• Providing secure wireless access with traffic shaping for productivity