Cisco Meraki C8121-CW-G2-MX - Cloud Managed Secure Router

Cisco Meraki Part Number: C8121-CW-G2-MX i  a Cisco C8121-CW-G2 Cloud Managed Secure Router

Cisco C8121-CW-G2-MX Secure Router with Wi-Fi 6 and 5G

The Cisco C8121-CW-G2-MX is a versatile secure networking solution designed for small and medium-sized branch offices, retail locations and distributed enterprise environments. Combining advanced security, integrated Wi-Fi 6 and built-in 5G cellular connectivity, this Cisco Secure Router from the 8000 Series provides reliable, flexible connectivity with centralised cloud management through the Cisco Meraki Dashboard.

Powered by Meraki OS, the C8121-CW-G2-MX simplifies network deployment and ongoing administration, making it an excellent choice for organisations seeking to improve network resilience, strengthen security and reduce operational complexity.

Key Features and Benefits

• Integrated 5G and LTE Connectivity: Built-in 5G Standalone (SA) and LTE cellular connectivity provides an alternative WAN connection for business continuity and backup connectivity.
• Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Networking: Dual-band 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 with MU-MIMO supports efficient wireless connectivity for compatible business devices.
• Flexible Ethernet Connectivity: Two dedicated 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet WAN ports and ten dedicated Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports accommodate a wide range of network devices.
• Power over Ethernet: PoE-enabled WAN and LAN interfaces simplify the deployment of compatible network equipment, including cellular gateways, access points and other powered devices.
• Advanced Network Security: Integrated stateful firewall protection, intrusion detection and prevention, content filtering and malware protection help safeguard business networks.
• Intelligent SD-WAN: WAN link balancing, automatic WAN failover and Meraki AutoVPN help maintain connectivity and optimise traffic between business locations.
• Centralised Cloud Management: The Cisco Meraki Dashboard enables remote configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting and automatic firmware updates.

Performance and Network Management

The C8121-CW-G2-MX delivers up to 2 Gbps of stateful firewall throughput in NAT mode and up to 1.2 Gbps of VPN throughput. It supports VLAN configuration, DHCP, static routing, IPv6, traffic shaping and client VPN connectivity, providing the flexibility required for modern business networks.

Ideal Applications

With desktop or wall-mount installation options, integrated wireless networking and cellular failover capabilities, the Cisco C8121-CW-G2-MX is well suited to branch offices, retail premises and other distributed locations requiring secure, manageable and resilient connectivity. Its combination of wired, wireless and cellular networking helps organisations simplify infrastructure while maintaining dependable access to business applications.