description Cisco Meraki Client VPN Overview
The Cisco Meraki Client VPN enables secure remote access for businesses needing to connect employees or partners to their network. It utilizes IPsec encryption and is centrally managed through the Meraki dashboard. This solution is particularly useful for organizations of all sizes—from small and medium businesses to larger enterprises—requiring robust, easy-to-administer remote connectivity options across diverse device platforms.
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What VPN protocol does Cisco Meraki Client VPN use by default?
Meraki Client VPN supports L2TP/IPsec natively, which works across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android without requiring additional client software. On newer MX firmware, Meraki also offers an AnyConnect-based client VPN option for organizations that need TLS-based tunneling and more advanced authentication.
How many concurrent Client VPN users does a Meraki MX appliance support?
The concurrent Client VPN session limit depends on the MX model—for example, the MX67 supports up to 25 concurrent client VPN users, while larger models like the MX250 support several hundred. You should verify the specific limit for your MX model in the Meraki documentation before planning capacity.
Can I authenticate Meraki Client VPN users against Active Directory or RADIUS?
Yes, Meraki Client VPN can authenticate against a RADIUS server such as Microsoft NPS, directly against Active Directory, or using the Meraki dashboard's built-in local user database. This lets you enforce existing corporate credentials and group policies rather than maintaining a separate VPN-only user list.
How do I configure Meraki Client VPN on the dashboard?
In the Meraki dashboard, navigate to Security & SD-WAN > Configure > Client VPN, enable the service, then define a client subnet, DNS servers, and a shared secret. You then configure the L2TP connection on each user's device using that shared secret along with their Active Directory or local credentials.
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