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Managed Cisco Meraki network: MX95, fibre switches and Wi-Fi

An MX95 firewall, three MS-120-48 switches linked by fibre and five access points, all managed in the cloud: the network DataRoad installed and still supervises.

Updated 17 October 20263 min read

More than 10 workstations · support contract · remote, on-site and phone support

At a glance

For decision-makers short on time.

  • 01Meraki MX95 firewall with operator redundancy and 4G/5G failover.
  • 02Three 48-port MS-120-48 switches on a fibre backbone and five Wi-Fi access points.
  • 03All managed in the cloud and supervised by DataRoad under IT Unlimited.
In this article

A firewall without carrier redundancy leaves the business offline when a link fails, and an unmanaged network degrades in silence. DataRoad - IT Services and Consulting installed, configured and now manages a complete Cisco Meraki corporate network: an MX95 firewall with redundancy between internet operators, three 48-port MS-120-48 switches interconnected by fibre optics and five wireless access points. The entire infrastructure is managed from the Meraki Dashboard, in the cloud, and is under DataRoad's permanent supervision. The client gained stronger security, high performance and a network ready to grow.

Project inventory

ComponentQuantityRole
Cisco Meraki MX95 firewall1Perimeter security, VPN and operator redundancy
Cisco Meraki MS-120-48 switch3Access network, 48 ports each, fibre backbone
Cisco Meraki access point5Business Wi-Fi throughout the office

The firewall: Cisco Meraki MX95

The MX95 is a cloud-managed firewall for demanding business environments. It is what enables full redundancy between operators: if one connection fails, the company stays online.

Key specifications

  • WAN 2 × 10 GbE SFP+, 2 × 2.5 GbE RJ45 (one with PoE) and 1 × USB for 4G/5G failover.
  • LAN 4 × GbE RJ45 and 2 × 10 GbE SFP+.
  • Performance 2 Gbps firewall throughput and 800 Mbps site-to-site VPN.
  • Scale Up to 500 users.
  • Unified security IDS/IPS, anti-malware, content filtering and threat management.
  • Management Fully centralised in the Meraki Dashboard.

The network core: fibre-linked switches

The three MS-120-48 switches are interconnected by fibre optics. This backbone delivers speed, reduces latency, adds redundancy and makes it easier to segment the network as the company grows. Like the firewall, the switches are managed in the cloud. Find out more about network infrastructure and structured cabling.

Corporate Wi-Fi with five access points

The five Cisco Meraki access points were positioned to cover the whole office and support a high density of users, with automatic roaming, business-grade Wi-Fi security and real-time remote management. The result is a stable, fast wireless network with no blind spots. More in managed business Wi-Fi.

Meraki or UniFi?

DataRoad works with both platforms. Ubiquiti UniFi is the usual choice for offices, hotels and clinics, with no mandatory recurring licences; we currently manage more than 138 sites and 1,321 Ubiquiti devices. Cisco Meraki makes sense in larger installations, with several sites or advanced security requirements, as in this project.

After installation: ongoing management

DataRoad takes over the running of the network:

  • Firewall Management of security policies.
  • Active monitoring Alerts dealt with before they affect the team.
  • Preventive maintenance Updates to the Meraki solution.
  • Internet access Continuous optimisation of the connections.
  • Incidents Resolution and proactive interventions.

This oversight is provided under the IT Unlimited contract, with monitoring, alerting, reporting, remote and on-site intervention and unlimited support. The plans range from Essential to Premium and Premium 365; 24/7 monitoring is exclusive to Premium 365. Discover DataRoad's managed firewalls too.

Thanks

DataRoad thanks the client for its trust in our consulting, network management and maintenance, infrastructure projects and cybersecurity solutions.

About DataRoad

DataRoad is a premium MSP specialising in IT network management, with its head office in Alfragide and support across the country. For 11 years it has managed the infrastructure of public bodies, embassies, hotels, clinics and demanding companies, with a certified team, certifications from leading manufacturers, 232 clients under contract and the Top 5% PME certification awarded by scoring.pt.

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