Cisco Meraki Training Course

Cisco Meraki Training Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Cisco Meraki Cloud Networking 

• What is Cloud Networking 

• Meraki Cloud Device Lineup 

• Networks and Organisations 

• Adding a Device to a Network 

• Configurations of General Network 

• Summarising the Meraki Platform 
   

Module 2: Deploy LAN Connectivity with Meraki MX Appliances 

• Routing and Switching from the Cloud 

• Setting the Primary and Failover WAN IP Addresses 

• Addressing and VLANs 

• Running a DHCP Server and Configuring Warm Spares 

• SD-WAN and Traffic Shaping 
   

Module 3: Implementation of Advanced Security Features with Meraki MX Firewalls 

• Intelligent Firewall 

• Layer 3 Firewall Configuration and Layer 7 Firewall Configuration 

• Inbound Firewall Rules 

• Threat Protection and Content Filtering 
   

Module 4: Deploy VPNs with Cisco Meraki MX Firewalls 

• What is VPNs with Meraki? 

• Deploying a Client VPN Endpoint 

• Creating Users for Client VPNs 

• Deploying the Client VPN on Windows 10 

• Creating a Site-To-Site VPN Topology 

• Configuration of Non-Meraki Site-To-Site VPNs 
   

Module 5: Meraki Dashboards and Webhook Alerts 

• What are Meraki Dashboards and Webhook Alerts? 

• Client Monitor 

• Summary Report 

• Packet Captures and Event Logs 

• Configuration of Proactive Alerts and Webhooks 
   

Module 6: Implementation of Cisco Meraki Switches 

• Layer 2 in the Cloud 

• Meraki Switch Routing and DHCP Design Considerations 

• InterVLAN Routing and DHCP 

• Configuring Switch Ports 

• Configuring Aggregate and Mirrored Ports 

• Other Switch Settings 

• Secure and Monitor Cisco Meraki Switches 

• Securing Switches from the Cloud 

• Access Control Lists 

• Port Schedules 

• Access Policies 

• Monitoring and Tooling 
   

Module 7: Implement and Secure Meraki WiFi Networks 

• What is Meraki WiFi Networks 

• Deployment Considerations 

• Securing and Addressing SSIDs 

• Deeper Configuration of an SSID 

• Securing Meraki Wireless Networks 

• Radio and Bluetooth Settings and Monitoring Your WiFi Network 
   

Module 8: Implementation of Cisco Meraki MV Security Cameras 

• Introducing the Smarter Camera 

• Cisco Meraki MV Camera Capabilities 

• Creating a Camera Profile 

• Configuring Camera Settings 

• Camera Analytics and Monitoring 

What You’ll Learn in this Course

This course takes you from understanding Meraki’s cloud architecture to implementing and managing complete network solutions. Each stage builds your capability to simplify IT operations using cloud-based technologies. 

• Learn how to configure and manage Meraki cloud-based devices 

• Learn to deploy secure wireless, switching, and security networks 

• Learn how to monitor and troubleshoot networks via the Meraki Dashboard 

• Learn to optimise network performance using analytics and reports 

• Learn integration techniques for scalable and reliable network management 

• Learn how to apply Meraki solutions for enterprise-level connectivity