Cisco Meraki MX68CW Dual-Band 802.11ac Wi-Fi 5 Cloud-Managed Security Appliance

The Cisco Meraki MX68CW (MX68CW-HW-NA) is a cloud-managed security appliance and dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi 5 wireless router combining SD-WAN, UTM firewall, and integrated wireless in a single desktop device. Designed for small branch and distributed enterprise deployments managed via the Meraki cloud dashboard, it delivers unified security, routing, and Wi-Fi without on-site IT expertise.

Key Features

• Integrated dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi 5 (2.4GHz + 5GHz) — eliminates need for separate AP
• Cisco Meraki SD-WAN with intelligent path control and WAN failover
• UTM security: IDS/IPS, content filtering, anti-malware, and advanced threat protection
• Zero-touch provisioning via Meraki cloud dashboard
• Multiple WAN ports for dual-WAN failover and load balancing

Product Specifications

• Part Number: MX68CW-HW-NA
• Manufacturer: Cisco Meraki
• Model: MX68CW
• Wi-Fi: Dual-band 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5)
• Management: Meraki Cloud Dashboard
• Form Factor: Desktop

Switch & Port Specifications

• WAN Ports: 2x Gigabit WAN (dual-WAN failover)
• LAN Ports: 10x Gigabit LAN
• USB: USB for 3G/4G LTE failover modem
• PoE: No

Wireless & Network Specifications

• Wi-Fi Standard: 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) dual-band
• Bands: 2.4GHz and 5GHz concurrent
• MIMO: 2x2 MU-MIMO
• SD-WAN: Intelligent path control, performance-based routing
• Security: IDS/IPS, content filtering, anti-malware, geo-IP blocking
• VPN: Auto VPN, site-to-site, client VPN

Use Cases

• Small branch office unified security and Wi-Fi in a single cloud-managed device
• Distributed enterprise deployments requiring zero-touch remote provisioning
• SD-WAN with dual-WAN failover for branch internet resiliency
• Meraki full-stack deployments combining MX security, MS switching, and MR wireless

Compatibility

• Requires active Cisco Meraki Enterprise or Advanced Security license
• Managed exclusively via Cisco Meraki cloud dashboard
• Auto VPN compatible with other Meraki MX appliances
• USB port supports 3G/4G LTE modem for tertiary WAN failover

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the MX68CW require a Meraki license?

Yes — an active Meraki Enterprise or Advanced Security license is required. Without a license, the MX68CW cannot be managed via the Meraki dashboard.

What is the difference between MX68 and MX68CW?

The MX68CW adds integrated dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi — the base MX68 has no wireless. The CW suffix indicates the built-in wireless radio.

Can the MX68CW handle dual-WAN failover?

Yes — two Gigabit WAN ports support active/passive failover or load balancing, with USB providing a third failover option via 3G/4G LTE modem.

The Cisco Meraki MX68CW (MX68CW-HW-NA) delivers cloud-managed SD-WAN, UTM firewall, and dual-band Wi-Fi 5 in a single desktop appliance — ideal for small branches requiring zero-touch unified security and wireless. Order today for fast shipping.