Cisco Meraki C8111-G2-MX - Cloud Managed Secure Router

Cisco Meraki Part Number: C8111-G2-MX is a Cisco C8111-G2 Cloud Managed Secure Router

Cisco C8111-G2-MX Cloud-Managed Secure Router

The Cisco C8111-G2-MX is a powerful cloud-managed security appliance designed to deliver secure connectivity, advanced network protection and software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) for small and medium-sized branch offices. Part of the Cisco Meraki networking portfolio, it combines routing, firewall security, VPN connectivity and intelligent WAN management in a compact device, making it an excellent choice for organisations seeking simplified network administration and reliable business connectivity.

Key Features and Benefits

Centralised Cloud Management

Managed through the intuitive Cisco Meraki Dashboard, the C8111-G2-MX enables administrators to configure, monitor and troubleshoot network infrastructure remotely. Zero-touch deployment and automatic firmware updates help reduce installation time and ongoing maintenance requirements across distributed locations.

Advanced Network Security

The appliance integrates essential security and traffic management capabilities to help protect business networks against evolving threats. Key features include:

• Stateful Layer 3 and Layer 7 firewall protection.
• Intrusion detection and prevention (IDS/IPS).
• Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), with optional Threat Grid integration.
• Content filtering and geographical firewall rules.
• Network address translation (NAT) and configurable traffic shaping.
• Client VPN and IPsec VPN connectivity.

High-Performance Connectivity

Designed to support demanding branch networking requirements, the Cisco C8111-G2-MX delivers up to 2 Gbps stateful firewall throughput and up to 1.2 Gbps VPN throughput. Two dedicated 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet WAN interfaces support flexible connectivity, WAN link balancing and automatic failover to help maintain network availability.

Integrated Ethernet and PoE

The device provides four Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports for connecting wired network equipment, including computers, switches and other business devices. Power over Ethernet capabilities simplify deployments by powering compatible equipment directly from the router.

• 2 × dedicated 2.5 GbE RJ45 WAN ports.
• 4 × 1 GbE RJ45 LAN ports.
• 1 × PoE+ WAN port providing up to 30 W.
• 1 × PoE-capable LAN port providing up to 45 W.

Ideal Applications

The Cisco C8111-G2-MX is well suited to retail outlets, professional offices, remote branches and distributed business environments requiring secure, centrally managed connectivity. Its compact desktop or wall-mount design, integrated security features and streamlined cloud administration make it an effective solution for simplifying branch network infrastructure while maintaining visibility and control.