The Cisco Meraki network management solution is used in many companies of all sizes. Users appreciate the simple design as well as the automatic integration of the latest technology through automatic updates. Another highlight is the scalability and ease of use, which make this an ideal solution for companies with different network specifications. The Cisco Meraki IT portfolio ranges from security cameras and switching solutions to enterprise mobility management (EMM) and wireless capabilities.
The Meraki Dashboard and its API play an important role in management. Paessler PRTG includes 2 native sensors since version 22.1.74 that can be used for monitoring via this dashboard API:
Let's have a closer look at the sensors!
The sensor monitors the health of Cisco Meraki network devices via the Cisco Meraki Dashboard API. It requires credentials for Cisco Meraki in settings that are higher in the object hierarchy, for example, in the settings of the parent device. It supports IPv6 and has a very low performance impact and provides status information through its channels about:
Have a look here for all details about the channel list:
👉 Cisco Meraki Network Health channel table
With this sensor you can monitor the Meraki licenses of an organization via the Cisco Meraki Dashboard API. This sensor also requires credentials for Cisco Meraki in settings that are higher in the object hierarchy, for example, in the settings of the parent device. It supports IPv6 and has a very low performance impact. Through its channels you will get the following information:
You can find a detailed description of the channels here:
👉 Cisco Meraki License Sensor channel table
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