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Cisco MERAKI MX85 Series

Cisco MERAKI MX85 Series
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MX85 Series Hardware Installation Guide
About this Guide
This guide provides instruction on how to install and configure your MX85 series device. This guide also provides mounting instructions and limited
troubleshooting procedures. For more MX device installation guides, refer to the MX installation guides section on our documentation website.
Product Overview
The Meraki MX85 is an enterprise security appliance designed for distributed deployments that require remote administration across Medium branch
environments. It is ideal for network administrators who demand both ease of deployment and a state-of-the-art feature set. The Meraki Dashboard allows for
simple and easy deployment of the MX85 with minimal pre-configuration in almost any location.
Features
The MX85 provides 4 dedicated WAN uplinks, 2 1GbE SFP ports and 2 RJ45 1GbE ports. The LAN ports include 8 RJ45 1GbE ports, and 2 SFP ports. The
MX85 is ready for deployment in a variety of enterprise environments. MX85 appliance provides the following features:
Managed via Cisco Meraki Dashboard
Automatic Firmware upgrades
WAN Link Balancing
Automatic WAN Failover
Meraki AutoVPN and L2TP/IPSec VPN endpoint
Active Directory integration
Content Filtering
Malware Protection (AMP) w/ optional Threat Grid integration
The network performance benchmarks listed in the KB are target numbers based on initial testing and can change on further testing.
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Cisco MERAKI MX85 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Firewall Throughput2 Gbps
Advanced Security Throughput1 Gbps
Maximum VPN Tunnels1000
USB Ports1 x USB 2.0
Max. concurrent connections500, 000
Operating temperature32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Ethernet Ports8 x 1 GbE
Power SupplyInternal
WAN Interfaces2 x 1GbE (RJ45)
LAN Interfaces6 x 1 GbE
SFP+ Ports2 x 10 GbE
Operating humidity5% to 95% non-condensing

Summary

About this Guide and Product Overview

Product Overview

Concise summary of the Meraki MX85, highlighting its enterprise security capabilities and ease of deployment.

Meraki MX85 Features

MX85 Comparisons and Specifications

MX85 Product View

Front Panel Overview

Illustrates the layout of the Meraki MX85 front panel, showing ports and indicators.

Status Indicators Explained

Explains the meaning of different LED statuses on the MX85 for power, connectivity, and HA status.

MX85 Physical Installation

Back Panel and Reset Button

Details the back panel layout and the functions of the reset button, including reboot and factory reset.

Mounting and Safety Precautions

Provides essential guidance and safety warnings for mounting the MX85 appliance during installation.

MX85 Dashboard and Network Configuration

Configure Dashboard Network

Steps to add and configure the MX85 within the Cisco Meraki Dashboard for network management.

Firmware and Firewall Settings

Procedure for firmware upgrade and notes on configuring upstream firewall settings for the MX85.

MX85 WAN and IP Configuration

Static and DHCP IP Setup

Step-by-step guides for configuring static IP addresses and DHCP for the MX85's WAN interface.

Advanced WAN Settings

Configuration options for VLANs, secondary WAN interfaces, PPPoE, and web proxy settings on the MX85.

MX85 Link Settings and Troubleshooting

Physical Link Configuration

How to configure physical link settings like duplex and speed on the MX85's Ethernet ports.

Basic Troubleshooting and Warranty

Common troubleshooting steps for connectivity issues and information on MX85 warranty coverage.

Support and Additional Information

Related product manuals