Meraki Wireless, Ready for the Enterprise (MER-WLS)

In this Meraki Wireless, Ready for the Enterprise 4-day Cisco Official course provides a comprehensive introduction to Cisco Meraki wireless solutions, guiding learners from foundational concepts through advanced design, deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting in cloud-managed environments. Participants begin by understanding the value of Cisco Meraki, its product portfolio, and licensing model, then progress into detailed coverage of Meraki wireless access points, including Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7, indoor and outdoor models, and supporting antennas, mounts, and accessories. The course emphasizes best-practice wireless design principles, RF fundamentals, site surveys, roaming optimization, and switch and services integration, while also addressing real-world migration scenarios from Cisco DNA-based access points to the Meraki Dashboard.

As the course advances, learners gain hands-on experience configuring and deploying Meraki wireless networks using the Meraki Dashboard, including organizational and network-wide settings, administrator roles, inventory management, templates, group policies, SSIDs, security, firmware management, and integrations with Cisco Umbrella. Strong focus is placed on RF and channel management using Meraki's cloud-managed and AI-powered capabilities, such as Auto RF, Wireless AIOps, RX-SOP, spectrum analysis, and roaming analytics, enabling students to design and maintain high-performing wireless networks with minimal manual intervention.

The curriculum concludes with in-depth monitoring, troubleshooting, and automation topics, covering wireless health analytics, client and AP visibility, proactive WLAN monitoring, AI-driven root cause analysis, and integrations with tools such as ThousandEyes. Learners also explore Meraki APIs and integrations, including Dashboard APIs, Postman, Python libraries, action batches, and sensor-based use cases, as well as advanced integrations with Cisco Spaces and OpenRoaming to enable location services, smart workspaces, and enhanced user experiences. Through structured labs and real-world scenarios, this course prepares students to confidently design, operate, troubleshoot, and automate Cisco Meraki wireless networks at scale.

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• Understanding of Meraki Wireless Fundamental Concepts
• Dashboard Navigation and Configuration for Meraki Networks
• Detailed Site Surveys and AP Configuration
• Understanding Meraki MR Licensing
• Organizational and Network Settings Configuration on Meraki Networks
• Utilization of Templates and Group Policies
• MR Networks and Devices Management
• RF Design and Channel Management
• Identity-Based Firewall Configuration
• Layer 7 Application QoS
• Automatic RF Optimization
• Location and User Analytics
• Mission-Critical Traffic Prioritization
• WIFI6E Support
• Wireless Health
• Advanced Configuration and Troubleshooting Techniques
• Practical Labs and Exercises

Who should sit this course?

This course is tailored for network engineers, system administrators, IT professionals, and technical support staff working within or in collaboration with entities who are looking to deepen their understanding and expertise in managing and troubleshooting wireless networks using Meraki solutions. Participants will leave the course equipped with the knowledge and skills to ensure the reliability, security, and efficiency of wireless networks. 

The course is highly recommended for:

• Network Engineers:
  • Professionals tasked with the design, implementation, and maintenance of network infrastructure. This includes managing both wireless and data communication systems, ensuring they meet the high standards required for operations.
• System Administrators:
  • Individuals responsible for the daily management and configuration of network systems. Their role is crucial in ensuring the reliable operation of Meraki Wireless services across various departments.
• IT Professionals:
  • This group includes a wide range of IT personnel working within agencies who require a robust understanding of secure and reliable Meraki Wireless network systems. Their work is critical in ensuring these networks comply with stringent standards and regulations.
• Technical Support Staff:
  • These are the frontline personnel who provide essential technical support for Meraki Wireless network systems within environments. Their expertise ensures that any issues are promptly resolved to maintain network integrity and security.
• Cisco Certified Professionals:
  • Individuals who have already achieved Cisco certifications and are looking to further their knowledge and expertise, specifically in Meraki Networks and Technologies. This course offers them an opportunity to specialize in Meraki solutions, enhancing their skill set in the context of network requirements.

Knowledge of Meraki Wireless Networks

OUTLINE

Module 1: Introduction to Meraki

• Why Cisco Meraki?
• Meraki Product Overview
• Meraki Licensing and Support Overview

Module 2: Meraki Wireless APs and Mounts

• Meraki AP Features
• Meraki WIFI 5 Indoor AP Models
• Meraki WIFI 6 Indoor AP Models
• Meraki Wi-Fi 6E Indoor Portfolio
• Meraki Outdoor WIFI 5 AP Models
• Meraki Outdoor WIFI 6 AP Models
• Meraki Antennas, Power, Mounts, and Accessories

Module 3: Designing Meraki Wireless Architectures

• Wireless Standards
• Meraki RF WLAN Design
• Site Survey
• Site Survey Tools
• Mounting Aps Best Practices
• Meraki Design Principles
• Meraki Roaming Design
• Switch Design for Meraki Wireless Networks
• Designing Meraki Network Services
• Organization and Network Design
• Migrating Cisco DNA APs to Meraki Dashboard

Module 4: Configuring the Meraki Dashboard

• Meraki Dashboard, Organizations, and Networks
• Organizational - Wide Configure Settings
• Configuring Administrators
• Creating Networks and Managing Inventory
• Organization > Overview Page
• Configuring Network - Wide Settings
• Network - Wide Administrators & Users
• Network - Wide > Add Devices
• Configuring Location / Mapping Devices
• Configuration Templates
• Configuring Group Policies

Module 5: Deploying Meraki Wireless

• Meraki Dashboard, Organizations, and Networks
• Organizational-Wide Configure Settings
• Configuring Administrators, Licensing, Network, and Devices
• Managing Firmware
• Packet Captures
• Group Policy
• Configuring Location / Mapping Devices
• Configuring Meraki and Umbrella
• Configuring Templates
• SSID Configuration
• Splash Page Configuration
• Configuring SSID Availability
• Configuring Bluetooth Settings
• Configuring Port Profiles
• Configuring Wireless Security

Module 6: Meraki Wireless RF and Channel Management

• Meraki Cloud - Managed RF Design
• Wireless RF Radio Settings
• Wireless AIOPs
• Auto RF - AI-Powered RF Optimizations
• RX-SOP
• Roaming Analytics Dashboard
• AP Neighbors - Advanced RF Spectrum Visualization
• RF Spectrum

Module 7: Monitoring Meraki Wireless

• MSP Monitoring Meraki Wireless
• Monitoring Organization - Wide Wireless
• Monitoring Network - Wide Wireless
• Monitoring a Specific Wireless Client
• Monitoring Wireless Traffic Analytics
• Topology
• View Wireless Events in the Event Log
• Capturing Wireless Packets
• Mapping Wireless Devices on a Floor Plan
• Monitoring Specific Access Points
• Access Point Wireless Health Overview
• Wireless Access Points - List
• Wireless Health

Module 8: Meraki Wireless Troubleshooting

• Troubleshooting Overview of Meraki Wireless
• Troubleshooting Meraki Wireless Management Tunnels
• Help and Support
• Tools for Wireless Troubleshooting
• Wireless Experience
• Roaming Analytics Dashboard
• Troubleshoot Wi-Fi Connection Issue
• Troubleshooting Client Roaming
• Troubleshooting Slow Wi-Fi
• Troubleshoot AP Issues
• Proactive WLAN Monitoring
• AP Issues
• Client Connection Issues
• AI - Powered Root Cause Analysis
• Thousand Eyes

Module 9: Meraki Wireless APIs and Integrations

• Meraki API and Integration Overview
• Meraki API Technologies and Tools
• Meraki Dashboard API
• Using Postman with Meraki
• Meraki Dashboard API Python Library
• AsyncIO
• People Count using Meraki Wireless APIs
• Network as a Sensor
• Use Case - Pulling Statistics from Meraki Devices
• Meraki Tools
• Meraki Action Batches

Module 10: Cisco Spaces / Meraki Integration and Open Roaming

• Cisco Spaces
• Integrate Network Components
• Integrate Meraki Network
• Implement and Troubleshoot Smart Operations
• Implement and Troubleshoot Smart Workspaces
• Meraki OpenRoaming
• Designing Power efficient Meraki Wireless Networks

LAB OUTLINE

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