Free Meraki 8 port switch, attend a webinar..

[Markverhyden]

I need to bug mine. Same one that I spoke to before when I got the AP.

 

[bitznpcz]

I need to bug mine. Same one that I spoke to before when I got the AP.

I got the AP but don't qualify for the switch apparently.... That's an hour of my life I won't get back!

 

[Mike McCall]

The more I look at Ubiquity the more I like them. I need to find someone here who's a reseller as I can use a security device on my own network.

 

[bitznpcz]

The more I look at Ubiquity the more I like them. I need to find someone here who's a reseller as I can use a security device on my own network.

For access points I've mainly been using Amazon. I fancy trying some of their cameras, but they don't do external dome cameras... Not sure the others will cover my drive fully.

 

[Mike McCall]

For access points I've mainly been using Amazon. I fancy trying some of their cameras, but they don't do external dome cameras... Not sure the others will cover my drive fully.

Amazon wants $120 for their security device, and all their devices come with their control software included. It may not have the polish that Meraki does, but the cost savings is substantial. Moreover, I will have a clear conscience recommending Ubiquity to the vast majority of my customers based on price. It's only with the larger companies, or those with more critical needs that I would feel compelled to go with Cisco or HP products. I should note, however, that I lack the experience with larger networks to fully appreciate the advantages of Meraki products.

 

[Mercenary Roadie]

I won an Ubiquiti NVR and camera at a Distributors Surveillance/Intrusion showcase. Not quite sure about the camera, to much plastic for an indoor/outdoor.

 

[acscva]

I just finished installing my first MX64W for a client with 15 computers and up to 15 wireless guests. I have sold many solutions of the years but Cisco Meraki for sure makes it easy to lock down and secure their network. Yes they are pricey but I like the fact I can change anything on the router or network in the matter of a minute. They had a guest that was using a VPN to try to get by the firewall policies and saturday he downloaded 2GB but after I tweaked the security rules it is no longer happening. Cisco isn't as reseller/partner friendly Meraki was before they got bought and have heard a lot of complaints. But quite honestly I have used Sonicwall, WatchGuard, Untangle, Cisco Pix, Forinet, Sophos, Zyxel and Netgear UTMS over the past and they are no comparison for features and ease of setup/management.

 

[Mike McCall]

I just finished installing my first MX64W for a client with 15 computers and up to 15 wireless guests. I have sold many solutions of the years but Cisco Meraki for sure makes it easy to lock down and secure their network. Yes they are pricey but I like the fact I can change anything on the router or network in the matter of a minute. They had a guest that was using a VPN to try to get by the firewall policies and saturday he downloaded 2GB but after I tweaked the security rules it is no longer happening. Cisco isn't as reseller/partner friendly Meraki was before they got bought and have heard a lot of complaints. But quite honestly I have used Sonicwall, WatchGuard, Untangle, Cisco Pix, Forinet, Sophos, Zyxel and Netgear UTMS over the past and they are no comparison for features and ease of setup/management.

Don't get me wrong, Shawn. I like the product and especially the management of them. I do see the value in being able to manage the entire network from a single interface. What I'm having a difficult time with is justifying the high on-boarding costs, and considerable continued financial obligation I would be burdening the client with. As a company grows their entanglement with Meraki will as well. The presumption is that they will save money due to running a smaller IT department. Perhaps. One of the things I question is how would the company escape Meraki should they wish? Things happen in business that may change the relationships. They seem to be running their networking products the way one might run SaaS. If so, then let Meraki retain ownership of the devices (don't sell them at all), and simply lease them instead. As it is, they are grabbing money with both hands by "selling" a device that is a brick without also purchasing an annual license. Do one or the other, but not both.

 

[Mike McCall]

Cisco isn't as reseller/partner friendly Meraki was before they got bought and have heard a lot of complaints.

My rep is nice enough. My switch came with a 3-year license and claiming the device was easy enough. My AP (arriving today) also comes with a 3-year license. However, when I claimed the AP it somehow managed to invalidate the license for the switch. Not good as my entire network passes through that switch. My rep is looking into it, but the prospect of adding a device and taking down the network isn't very comforting. Now I'm waiting to see how long it takes them to get it straightened out.

 

[Markverhyden]

Don't get me wrong, Shawn. I like the product and especially the management of them. I do see the value in being able to manage the entire network from a single interface. What I'm having a difficult time with is justifying the high on-boarding costs, and considerable continued financial obligation I would be burdening the client with. As a company grows their entanglement with Meraki will as well. The presumption is that they will save money due to running a smaller IT department. Perhaps. One of the things I question is how would the company escape Meraki should they wish? Things happen in business that may change the relationships. They seem to be running their networking products the way one might run SaaS. If so, then let Meraki retain ownership of the devices (don't sell them at all), and simply lease them instead. As it is, they are grabbing money with both hands by "selling" a device that is a brick without also purchasing an annual license. Do one or the other, but not both.

They are trying to have their cake and eat it too. As we all know, in the past you could by any piece of Cisco networking gear and if you did not renew the support contract the device still worked fine. Now they want to charge high prices for hardware and as well as a mandatory annual support plan. That is the big sticking point for me as well.