Description
The Cisco Meraki MX65-HW is a compact and powerful cloud-managed security appliance designed for small branch deployments and remote offices. Housed in a sleek, fanless metal chassis, the MX65-HW offers silent operation and reliable performance, making it ideal for environments where space and noise are considerations. This model features two WAN ports, eight Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, and two built-in PoE+ ports, allowing for seamless integration of IP phones, cameras, and other PoE-enabled devices without the need for additional switches. Its integrated firewall, site-to-site VPN, and content filtering capabilities provide robust security and centralized management through the Meraki cloud dashboard.
Technically, the MX65-HW supports up to 50 clients and offers a stateful firewall throughput of 250 Mbps, making it well-suited for small office workloads. It includes dual WAN support for failover and load balancing, and Layer 7 traffic shaping to prioritize business-critical applications. The device is also equipped with USB for cellular failover and supports automatic firmware updates and zero-touch provisioning. When buying used, ensure the unit is unclaimed from any previous Meraki dashboard organization, as licensing is required for full functionality and cloud management access.