Description
Cisco Meraki MX68 Dubai
The Cisco Meraki MX68 represents the pinnacle of enterprise security appliance design, specifically engineered to address the sophisticated networking requirements of modern businesses operating in Dubai’s competitive marketplace. This advanced security solution combines high-performance firewall capabilities with integrated Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) functionality, creating a comprehensive networking platform that simplifies infrastructure deployment while delivering enterprise-grade security. As organizations across the UAE continue to adopt IoT devices, IP phones, and wireless access points, the MX68’s integrated PoE+ capabilities provide essential power delivery alongside robust security protection.
Integrated PoE+ Technology and Infrastructure Simplification
The Cisco Meraki MX68’s integrated PoE+ capabilities represent a significant advancement in network infrastructure design, enabling organizations in Dubai to power and manage connected devices directly through their security appliance. The appliance provides two dedicated PoE+ ports that deliver up to 30 watts of power per port, sufficient to support high-power devices including wireless access points, IP phones, security cameras, and IoT sensors. This integrated approach eliminates the need for separate PoE switches in smaller deployments, reducing infrastructure complexity and total cost of ownership while maintaining enterprise-grade functionality.
Enhanced Network Architecture and Connectivity Options
The Cisco Meraki MX68 features a sophisticated network architecture that provides exceptional flexibility and scalability for organizations operating in Dubai’s diverse business environment. The appliance’s dual dedicated WAN uplinks eliminate the need for LAN port conversion, providing true redundancy and load balancing capabilities that ensure optimal network performance and business continuity. This dedicated WAN architecture is particularly beneficial for organizations that require guaranteed uptime and cannot afford network disruptions that could impact customer service or business operations.
Superior Performance and Scalability Capabilities
The Cisco Meraki MX68 delivers exceptional performance capabilities that support the demanding requirements of modern businesses operating in Dubai’s fast-paced environment. With a stateful firewall throughput of 700 Mbps and VPN throughput of 400 Mbps, the MX68 provides the performance headroom necessary to support growing organizations and bandwidth-intensive applications. This high-performance architecture ensures that security features operate at full capacity without impacting network speed or user experience, eliminating the traditional trade-offs between security and performance.
Comprehensive Security Framework and Threat Protection
The Cisco Meraki MX68 incorporates a comprehensive security framework that provides multi-layered protection against sophisticated cyber threats targeting businesses in Dubai. The appliance’s advanced threat detection capabilities utilize machine learning algorithms and global threat intelligence to identify and respond to emerging threats in real-time. This proactive approach to security ensures that organizations remain protected against both known and unknown threats while maintaining the agility needed to support business operations and growth initiatives.
Cloud-Native Management and Operational Excellence
The Cisco Meraki MX68 exemplifies the benefits of cloud-native network management, providing comprehensive visibility and control through the intuitive Meraki Dashboard interface. This centralized management approach enables IT teams in Dubai to manage multiple MX68 deployments from a single interface, reducing administrative overhead while ensuring consistent security policies across all locations. The dashboard’s real-time monitoring capabilities provide immediate visibility into network performance, security events, and device status, enabling proactive management and rapid response to potential issues.

Meraki Mx68 Dubai
CISCO MERAKI MX68 SECURITY APPLIANCE – Specification
- **Performance Specifications**
- Stateful Firewall Throughput: 700 Mbps
- Maximum VPN Throughput: 400 Mbps
- Security Throughput: 400 Mbps
- Recommended Device Count: Small branch with up to 50 devices
- **Physical Interfaces**
- WAN Interfaces: 2x Dedicated GbE RJ45
- LAN Interfaces: 10x Dedicated GbE RJ45, 2x Dedicated GbE RJ45 PoE+
- Cellular Interface: Built-in CAT 6 LTE (MX68CW model only)
- Management Interface: No dedicated management port
- **Power over Ethernet**
- PoE+ Ports: 2x GbE RJ45 LAN Ports
- Power Output: Up to 30W per port (802.3at)
- Total PoE Budget: 60W
- Intelligent Power Management: Yes
- **Security Features**
- L3/L7 Stateful Firewall
- Geo-based firewall rules
- IDS/IPS protection
- Content Filtering
- Malware Protection (AMP) with optional Threat Grid integration
- 1:1 and 1:Many NAT
- Active Directory integration
- 1X wired and wireless support
- **VPN Capabilities**
- Meraki AutoVPN
- IPSec VPN endpoint
- Client VPN endpoint
- Site-to-site VPN support
- **Management Features**
- Cloud-managed via Cisco Meraki Dashboard
- Automatic firmware upgrades
- Zero-touch provisioning
- Remote packet capture tools
- Historical client usage statistics
- Netflow support
- Syslog integration
- **Network Features**
- WAN Link Balancing
- Automatic WAN Failover
- SD-WAN over Meraki AutoVPN
- Configurable VLANs/DHCP support
- Static Routing
- Custom Traffic Shaping
- **Model Variants**
- MX68: Base model with PoE+
- MX68W: Wireless model with 802.11ac and PoE+
- MX68CW: Cellular and wireless model with built-in CAT 6 LTE uplink
- **Wireless Specifications (MX68W/MX68CW)**
- Radio: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Maximum Data Rate: 1.2 Gbps
- Antennas: Dual-band with MU-MIMO support