Hands-on with Cisco Meraki Wireless Access Points

Overview

Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Dive into the world of Cisco Meraki wireless networks with this comprehensive hands-on course. Learn to configure, deploy, and manage Cisco Meraki Access Points effectively while mastering the intricacies of the Meraki Cloud Management system. Gain the expertise to design high-performing wireless networks tailored to enterprise environments and explore strategies to manage complex deployments with ease. The course begins by introducing you to the Cisco Meraki Cloud Management Dashboard, where you’ll learn to navigate, configure, and manage devices. Discover how to set up licensing, organize administrator access, and ensure proper control of your network. Through practical sessions, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the management architecture, enabling you to oversee wireless deployments with confidence. In the next section, delve into advanced wireless network design principles. Learn to implement enterprise-grade wireless solutions, manage high-density deployments, and explore Meraki’s mesh networking capabilities. With practical insights, this course ensures you’re prepared for real-world scenarios and challenges in wireless networking. This course is perfect for IT professionals, network engineers, and system administrators aiming to enhance their skills in wireless networking. A basic understanding of networking principles is recommended. Designed for intermediate learners, it provides a practical approach to mastering Cisco Meraki Access Points.

Syllabus

Navigating Cisco Meraki Cloud Management

In this module, we will explore the Cisco Meraki Cloud Management system, starting with its architecture and foundational concepts. You'll gain hands-on experience with the Meraki Dashboard, understand how to manage roles and permissions, and learn the critical considerations for licensing your devices effectively.

Advanced Wireless Network Design with Meraki

In this module, we will delve into advanced wireless network design using Cisco Meraki Access Points. You'll uncover best practices for enterprise implementations, tackle challenges in high-density environments, and explore the mesh deployment models that make Meraki an industry leader in wireless solutions.

Setting Up and Managing the MR-56 Access Point

In this module, we will guide you through the entire process of setting up and managing the Cisco Meraki MR-56 Access Point. From unboxing to installation, configuration, and troubleshooting, you’ll gain the practical skills needed to deploy this advanced hardware in any network environment.