Description

Meraki MG41 Cellular Gateway Kenya

The Meraki MG41 Cellular Gateway Kenya simplifies the path to wireless WAN connectivity and makes cellular a viable uplink option for many networks. The MG41 acts as a gateway to the internet cellular networks by converting LTE signal from a cellular provider to an Ethernet handoff, which can be used as an internet uplink for a variety of use-cases. Meraki MG41 Kenya provides high-speed, always-on reliable network connectivity for business-critical operations and a hybrid workforce through cellular deployments with gigabit primary or backup cellular uplinks. Connectivity is critical for any organization that depends on reliable internet access in order to function. Wireless WAN connectivity options, such as cellular networks, serve as a reliable backup internet uplink in the event of a primary uplink failure.

MG41 can work with any routing or switching device, Meraki or non-Meraki. With additional 802.3af compatibility, the MG can be placed anywhere and powered via power over Ethernet (PoE) like any access point. This gives users the option for optimal physical placement for signal. The MG41 cellular gateway uses 6 to 8 megabytes a day of data for telemetry on dashboard and connection monitoring when the unit is idle. Any additional Cisco Meraki devices that are added to the MG41 may increase data usage further. Cisco Meraki products are cloud connected devices that report telemetry into Dashboard for network monitoring purposes. The usage will be reduced in future firmware updates

MG41 Features

Antenna placement where cellular coverage is best 

The MG41 makes cellular a viable option in situations where the best location for the MX is not necessarily the best location for a strong cellular signal. The separation of cellular antenna and MX expands cellular options for all networks, particularly for mid-range MXs mounted in a data center. The 4 x 4 DL MIMO is capable of supporting deployments that demands higher throughput capacity.

Primary WAN

In areas where wired internet services are not available, the Meraki MG41 Kenya provides a simple, viable option for wireless WAN connectivity.

Secondary WAN for Failover

An MX’s secondary WAN interface connected to an MG41 may use the cellular network in the event of a primary uplink failure.

Secondary WAN for SD-WAN

An MX with an MG41 as a secondary WAN uplink may use the cellular network to establish VPNs for SD-WAN.

High Availability Uplink

The Meraki MG41 Kenya can be used as either a primary or secondary internet uplink for MX HA topologies. Its two LAN ports allow the MXs to share access to the same cellular network.

Self-configuring, cellular primary

If a certified carrier SIM card is inserted, the MG41 brings up the cellular connection and automatically connects to the Meraki cloud, downloads its configuration, and joins your network.

Industry-leading cloud management

Meraki’s award-winning cloud-management architecture unifies LAN and management under a web-based dashboard and scales easily from small to large multi-site deployments with tens of thousands of devices. The Meraki dashboard provides intuitive yet powerful role-based administration, firmware updates, configuration changes, email alerts, and easy to-audit change logs.

MG41 specifications:

Performance

• 2 Gbps Downlink (DL)/ 150 Mbps Uplink (UL)

Interfaces

• 2 * PoE IN
• LAN interfaces: 2 x GbE
• 1 x CAT 18 LTE integrated cellular

Monitoring and Reporting

• Throughput, connectivity monitoring
• Org-level change logs for compliance and change management

Environmental Specifications

• Power: 12V/1A, 48-57V DC/0.35A
• Operating temperature: -22°F to 122°F (-30°C to 50°C)
• Humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing
• IP67 environmental rating
• Desktop or wall mount or ceiling mount (all standard mounting hardware included)

Remote Diagnostics

• Live remote packet capture
• Real-time diagnostic and troubleshooting tools

Management

• Managed via the web using the Meraki Cloud Controller
• Single pane of glass management of wired and wireless networks
• Zero-touch remote deployment (no staging needed)
• Automatic firmware upgrades and security patches
• Centralized policy management
• Org-level two-factor authentication and single sign-on
• Role based administration with change logging and alerts

Integrated Cellular

• Support for major bands: 2, 4, 5 ,12, 13, 14, 48, 66, 71 *Refer to the datasheet for the full list
• 2 Gbps Downlink (DL)/ 150 Mbps Uplink (UL)
• Additional regulatory information: PTCRB (US), RCM (ANZ, APAC), GCF (EU)

Supported UICC/SIM

• 2 * external SIM card