Meraki Secure SD-WAN Plus for MX85-HW + Support - Subscription License - 1 Year

Elevate your network performance with Meraki Secure SD-WAN Plus for MX85-HW, now bundled with a 1-year Support and software validation subscription. This offering combines the power of Meraki’s cloud-managed SD-WAN with enhanced security, intelligent routing, and centralized management to deliver a resilient, scalable WAN solution for branch offices, hybrid work environments, and distributed enterprises. By pairing the MX85 hardware with a one-year license, you gain access to ongoing firmware updates, technical support, and continuous validation that keeps your networking software current, secure, and running smoothly—so you can focus on business outcomes rather than constant maintenance.

• Cloud-managed SD-WAN with intelligent routing: Meraki’s Secure SD-WAN Plus automatically selects optimal paths for each application, balancing traffic across broadband, MPLS, and LTE/5G links. This results in faster application performance, lower latency, and improved user experience across all sites. Centralized policy control lets you adjust routing, security, and QoS from a single dashboard, reducing the need for complex on-site configurations.
• Integrated security you can trust: The Plus edition brings advanced security features to the MX85-HW, including application-aware firewalling, VPN encryption, intrusion prevention, and threat intelligence. With automatic security updates tied to the license, your network stays protected against evolving threats without manual intervention, giving teams greater confidence in perimeter defenses across the globe.
• Reliability through automated failover and optimization: The system continuously monitors WAN health and automatically reroutes traffic to maintain uptime. Dynamic path selection, smart VPN management, and quality-of-service controls help ensure critical business applications — such as video conferencing and ERP workloads — receive the bandwidth and priority they require, even during WAN disruption.
• One-year license with comprehensive support: This subscription includes 1 license for 12 months, software validation to keep your Meraki stack current, and access to Meraki support resources. The annual validation cycle minimizes downtime and ensures you benefit from the latest security patches, features, and performance improvements as they become available.
• Simple deployment and scalable growth: Designed for mid-market and distributed enterprise environments, the MX85‑HW with Secure SD-WAN Plus scales from a handful of sites to large, multi-site deployments. The cloud-based dashboard provides visibility into network health, connected devices, and application performance, making onboarding, monitoring, and ongoing optimization straightforward even as your network grows.

Technical Details of Meraki Secure SD-WAN Plus for MX85-HW + Support - Subscription License - 1 License - 1 Year

Technical details are provided with the purchase details and are typically drawn from product specifications and SKU documentation. In this listing, the following high-level information applies:

License type: Subscription license for 1 year, providing software validation, feature access, and support continuity.

Device compatibility: Designed to operate with the Meraki MX85-HW appliance, enabling Secure SD-WAN Plus features on supported hardware.

Support and updates: Includes 1-year access to Meraki software updates and technical support corresponding to the license term, with renewal options available to extend coverage.

Scope of features: Core SD-WAN capabilities, security features, and performance optimizations offered by the Secure SD-WAN Plus tier. Exact feature availability aligns with Meraki’s current product specifications for MX85-HW and the Plus license tier.

Delivery format: License is issued per MX85-HW device as a subscription, requiring activation in the Meraki Dashboard and association with the MX85 hardware.

How to install Meraki Secure SD-WAN Plus for MX85-HW + Support

• Ensure you have physical access to the MX85-HW device and a stable internet connection for cloud communication with Meraki’s dashboard.
• Power up the MX85-HW and connect it to your network according to the standard deployment guide. Authenticate to the Meraki Cloud by signing into the Meraki Dashboard with an administrator account.
• In the Meraki Dashboard, navigate to License Management and attach the 1-year Secure SD-WAN Plus Subscription License to the MX85-HW. Confirm the license status shows as active and linked to the device.
• Enable Secure SD-WAN features and configure basic site-to-site VPN, default route behavior, and application-aware policies. Use the dashboard to define routing preferences, failover rules, and QoS settings based on your business requirements.
• Apply security policies, firewall rules, and IPS/IDS settings as needed. Review threat intelligence and auto-update configurations to maintain protection without manual upkeep.
• Test connectivity and failover by simulating WAN disruptions to verify automatic path switching and VPN resiliency. Monitor application performance and adjust routing and QoS rules to optimize user experience.

Frequently asked questions

• What does the Meraki Secure SD-WAN Plus for MX85-HW + Support include? It includes a 1-year subscription license for the MX85-HW, software validation, access to firmware updates, and Meraki support for approved deployments. The package enables Secure SD-WAN Plus features on the MX85-HW device and ensures ongoing software health and security coverage during the license period.
• Is hardware included with this license? Yes. The description specifies MX85-HW plus support and license coverage. The MX85-HW is the hardware component required to run the Secure SD-WAN Plus capabilities, and the license is tied to that device.
• Do I need to renew after 1 year? Yes. This is a 12-month subscription license with a one-year term. Renewal options are available to extend software validation, updates, and support beyond the initial term.
• What kind of support do I get? The license includes access to Meraki’s cloud-based management, software updates, and technical support for the duration of the license term. Availability of support may depend on your specific plan and regional terms.
• What deployment scenarios is this suited for? The MX85-HW with Secure SD-WAN Plus is ideal for multi-site setups, branch offices, and distributed enterprises that require reliable, secure, cloud-managed WAN connectivity with automated optimization and centralized governance.
• What are the licensing requirements? The license requires the MX85-HW device and a Meraki Dashboard account. Activation is performed through Meraki’s cloud interface, linking the subscription to the device for the term of the license.