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

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

Cisco C8121-G2-MX Cloud Managed Secure Router

The Cisco C8121-G2-MX is a high-performance cloud-managed secure router designed for small branch offices and distributed enterprise networks. Combining secure routing, SD-WAN and advanced security capabilities with centralised management through the Cisco Meraki Dashboard, it provides a simple and scalable way to connect and protect branch locations.

With support for up to 200 connected devices, the C8121-G2-MX delivers up to 2 Gbps stateful firewall throughput and up to 1.2 Gbps VPN throughput. Dual dedicated 2.5 Gigabit Multigigabit Ethernet WAN interfaces support high-speed connectivity and automatic WAN failover, while Meraki AutoVPN enables secure site-to-site and client VPN connectivity.

Key Features

• Cloud-managed architecture – configure, monitor and manage the appliance remotely through the Cisco Meraki Dashboard.
• SD-WAN and AutoVPN – intelligent WAN link management, automatic failover and secure VPN connectivity.
• Advanced security – Layer 3 and Layer 7 stateful firewall, intrusion prevention, malware protection and content filtering.
• High-performance connectivity – 2 Gbps firewall throughput and up to 1.2 Gbps VPN throughput.
• Flexible Ethernet connectivity – 2 x dedicated 2.5GbE RJ-45 WAN ports plus 10 x 1GbE RJ-45 LAN ports.
• PoE support – three 1GbE LAN ports provide up to 45W each for compatible access points, cameras, VoIP phones and other powered devices.
• WAN PoE+ – one 2.5GbE WAN interface provides up to 30W PoE+ for compatible devices such as cellular gateways.
• Network visibility – historical client usage statistics, NetFlow, Syslog integration and remote packet capture capabilities.

Designed for Modern Branch Networks

The C8121-G2-MX combines enterprise-grade security with the operational simplicity of cloud management. Features such as configurable VLANs, DHCP, static routing, NAT, traffic shaping, 802.1X support and IPv6 make it suitable for a wide range of branch networking deployments.

The compact desktop or wall-mount design measures 316 x 176 x 34 mm and uses a 250W power supply. With its combination of secure connectivity, SD-WAN functionality, PoE capabilities and centralised management, the Cisco C8121-G2-MX is an excellent choice for organisations seeking a secure and easily managed branch network solution.