Meraki Advanced Security for MX85-HW – 7-Year Subscription License

Elevate your network security with Meraki Advanced Security designed specifically for the MX85-HW. This 7-year subscription license pairs with Meraki’s cloud-managed MX firewall appliance to deliver a comprehensive, scalable security stack that protects branch offices, small businesses, and distributed networks. With continuous threat intelligence updates, centralized management, and simplified policy enforcement, this license ensures your security posture remains strong without the overhead of manual maintenance. By combining the MX85-HW hardware with Meraki’s Advanced Security features, you gain visibility, control, and confidence to defend against evolving cyber threats while keeping user experience fast and reliable.

• Comprehensive threat protection: The Advanced Security suite integrates intrusion prevention (IDS/IPS), malware protection, and real-time threat intelligence to detect and block known and emerging threats before they affect users or devices on the network.
• Cloud-managed simplicity: Manage security policies, monitor threats, and generate reports from the Meraki Dashboard. The cloud-based approach provides centralized visibility across multiple locations and scales as your network grows.
• 7-year subscription for lasting protection: This license is validated for seven years, ensuring ongoing access to security updates, policy enhancements, and feature improvements without periodic re-purchases or complex licensing gymnastics.
• Advanced access controls and content filtering: Implement URL filtering, content filtering, and application visibility to govern traffic, enforce acceptable use policies, and reduce risk from risky sites and apps across your organization.
• Seamless integration with MX85-HW: Specifically licensed for the MX85 hardware, ensuring optimal hardware-accelerated performance, reliable VPN and SD-WAN capabilities, and streamlined deployment with Meraki’s familiar interface.

Technical Details of Meraki Advanced Security for MX85-HW + Support - Subscription License - 1 License - 7 Year

• License Type: Subscription
• Included Licenses: 1 License
• License Duration: 7 Years
• Hardware Compatibility: MX85-HW
• Security Features: Advanced Security suite including IDS/IPS, malware protection, URL filtering, content filtering, and application visibility to manage and mitigate threats.
• Cloud Management: Meraki Dashboard for centralized configuration, visibility, reporting, and policy enforcement across all sites
• Updates & Content: Automatic security content updates and feature improvements during the term of the license
• Activation & Activation Scope: License applied via Meraki Dashboard to the MX85-HW device in your organization
• Support & Service Terms: 7-year access to security updates and security feature enhancements as part of the subscription

How to install Meraki Advanced Security for MX85-HW + Support - Subscription License - 1 License - 7 Year

• Verify that your MX85-HW is registered in the Meraki Dashboard and connected to the internet to receive updates.
• Acquire the 7-year Advanced Security subscription license and add it to your Meraki license catalog within the Dashboard.
• Assign or attach the 7-year Advanced Security license to the MX85-HW device within the Meraki Dashboard to enable security features.
• Enable and configure the Advanced Security policies, including IDS/IPS rules, URL and content filtering, and application visibility, according to your organization's security posture.
• Review dashboards and alerts, test a controlled policy, and validate that traffic is being inspected, filtered, and logged as expected across your sites.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What does this license include? A: It includes a 7-year subscription for Meraki Advanced Security on MX85-HW, with 1 license issued to your organization and access to security updates, cloud management, and security features.
• Q: How long does the license last? A: The license is valid for seven years from the activation date and includes ongoing security content updates during that term.
• Q: Do I need additional licenses for other Meraki features? A: This license covers Advanced Security features for the MX85-HW. Depending on your deployment, additional licenses for other Meraki services or product lines may be required.
• Q: How is the license managed? A: Licenses are managed through the Meraki Dashboard. You activate and attach the 7-year Advanced Security license to your MX85-HW device, enabling security features across the network.
• Q: Can I upgrade or renew after the 7-year term? A: After the 7-year term, you can typically renew or extend security coverage by purchasing a new subscription license aligned with your MX hardware and security needs.