Frequently Asked Questions
Cisco Meraki is a cloud-managed networking platform (switches, Wi-Fi, firewalls, cameras, and more) all managed from one dashboard. Unlike traditional networking, there's no on-site CLI configuration, no separate management tools, and updates happen automatically. It's enterprise grade networking that's genuinely simple to run.
We only sell Meraki - no distractions, no other vendors. We're a Premier Cisco Partner in the top 1% globally, all stock ships directly from Meraki's EMEA HQ, and our team are certified experts who use the platform every day. Free UK & EU delivery, same-day processing, and real pre-sales advice included.
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Yes. We offer free pre-sales support to help you get the design and spec right before you buy. For deployments, professional installation and configuration services are provided by our in house Cisco engineers. We provide Cisco professional services to hundreds of businesses globally.
Yes. We can advise on AP selection, placement, and licensing based on your space and requirements. For larger or more demanding environments, we would recommend starting with an Ekahau wireless survey and design - we have 4 Ekahau engineers in house who can support your Wireless survey.
Enterprise covers core Meraki features - cloud management, SD-WAN, auto VPN, and traffic shaping. Advanced Security adds Cisco's IPS, Advanced Malware Protection, content filtering, and Talos threat intelligence. If your MX is your perimeter firewall, Advanced Security is almost always the right choice.
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Yes. We offer free delivery across the UK and EU. All hardware ships directly from Meraki's EMEA headquarters, so lead times and stock availability are consistent regardless of your location. For specific country queries, contact us before ordering.
We process all orders same-day. Delivery timescales depend on Meraki's current lead times for the specific hardware - some products ship overnight, others may have longer lead times based on global availability. We'll always confirm estimated delivery at point of order. Call us on +44 207 183 7055 for time-sensitive requirements.
Yes. We provide full migration services - from network assessment and design through to deployment and handover. Whether you're moving from Ubiquiti, Fortinet, SonicWall, or legacy Cisco, we'll make sure the transition is planned properly and downtime is minimised.
Yes. We can provide hands-on consultancy for Meraki dashboard configuration, network design, and security policy - tailored to your team's needs. Whether you want us to do it for you or upskill your internal team, get in touch to discuss options.
Our engineers hold Cisco Meraki certifications including ECMS1 and ECMS2 (Meraki Solutions Specialist), covering the full Meraki stack - wireless, switching, security, and SD-WAN. As a Premier Cisco Partner in the top 1% globally, our certification requirements are maintained and regularly renewed. We have a number of CCIE, CCNP and CCNA engineers in house.
Yes. Call us on +44 207 183 7055 or email hello@thenetworkingnerds.co.uk and we'll turn around a quote the same day. For MSPs or multi-site requirements, we can also work on custom pricing - just let us know your volumes.
Yes. We regularly supply and support international businesses with UK and EU presence. All orders ship from Meraki's EMEA HQ, and our team can work around your procurement and compliance requirements. Get in touch to discuss your setup.
Meraki hardware is licence dependent - when a licence expires, the device loses cloud management access and will stop passing traffic. It's critical to renew before expiry. We can help you track upcoming renewals and provide competitive renewal quotes before you're at risk. Don't leave it late.
Yes. Meraki scales from a single-site SMB to a global enterprise. For small businesses, the value is in simplicity - easy setup, no on-site IT required, and everything managed from one dashboard. There are popular entry points that deliver enterprise features without enterprise complexity, call us to run through these.
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) delivers strong performance for most business environments - improved capacity, better handling of dense device environments, and solid throughput. Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) adds multi-link operation, higher throughput, and lower latency, making it suited to high density or latency-sensitive environments.