Cisco Meraki MX75 Cloud-Managed Security Appliance — MX75-HW

The Cisco Meraki MX75 (MX75-HW) is a rack-mountable cloud-managed security appliance featuring 12x 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports and 1x SFP uplink. Designed for medium-sized branch offices and campus deployments requiring enterprise-grade security with simplified cloud management, it delivers next-generation firewall, SD-WAN, content filtering, and intrusion prevention — all managed via the Cisco Meraki Dashboard without on-premises controllers.

Key Features

• Cloud-Managed: Zero-touch deployment and management via Meraki Dashboard
• NGFW & IPS: Next-generation firewall with intrusion prevention
• SD-WAN: Intelligent WAN path selection and application steering
• Content Filtering: URL and category-based web filtering
• 12x GbE + 1x SFP: Flexible connectivity for medium branch deployments
• Auto VPN: Simplified site-to-site VPN with Meraki Auto VPN

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: MX75-HW
• LAN Ports: 12x 10/100/1000BASE-T
• WAN/Uplink: 1x SFP
• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable
• Management: Cisco Meraki Dashboard (cloud)
• Features: NGFW, IPS, SD-WAN, Content Filtering, Auto VPN

Use Cases

• Medium Branch Office: Cloud-managed security for medium branch locations
• SD-WAN Deployment: Meraki SD-WAN for intelligent WAN path selection
• Retail & Healthcare: Compliance-ready security with simplified management
• Multi-Site Enterprise: Centralized management across multiple branch locations

Compatibility Notes

• Requires Cisco Meraki Dashboard subscription for operation
• Integrates with Cisco Meraki MS switches and MR access points for unified management
• Auto VPN enables simplified site-to-site VPN between Meraki MX appliances
• Advanced Security license required for IPS, content filtering, and AMP features

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the MX75 require a subscription to operate?

Yes — the Cisco Meraki MX75 requires a Meraki Dashboard license subscription for cloud management and security feature access.

What is Meraki Auto VPN?

Auto VPN automatically establishes site-to-site VPN tunnels between Meraki MX appliances — eliminating manual VPN configuration and enabling centralized VPN management via the Meraki Dashboard.

Can the MX75 be managed without the Meraki Dashboard?

No — the Meraki MX75 is cloud-managed and requires the Meraki Dashboard for configuration and management. Local-only management is not supported.

Product Details

• Part Number: MX75-HW
• Manufacturer: Cisco Meraki
• Model: MX75
• Product Type: Cloud-Managed Security Appliance

Whether you are securing a medium branch office, deploying Meraki SD-WAN for intelligent WAN management, or standardizing on Cisco Meraki for unified cloud-managed networking, the MX75 (MX75-HW) delivers the NGFW protection, SD-WAN flexibility, and Meraki Dashboard simplicity your branch security demands.