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Cloud networking disconnects the network engineers from needing a console cable to get network equipment up and running and allows for remote configuration, ahead of the deployment to take place and the config be deployed to the equipment when it first connects. The Meraki Dashboard is the entry point for Meraki cloud networking and provides an in-built, cloud-hosted Network Management Interface for configuring and monitoring all Meraki network devices.  **Is Meraki Right for Your Network?** The free [IPTel Network Assessment](https://score.iptel.com.au/network-assessment?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=weekly-cro&utm_content=meraki-dashboard-top) scores your network and includes a platform-fit check for Cisco Meraki versus Catalyst. Prefer to see it live? Book a [Free Meraki Demo](https://iptel.com.au/free-meraki-demo?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=au-cta&utm_content=meraki-dashboard-au-demo). **Related Guides:** [Cisco Meraki Wireless Overview](https://blog.iptel.com.au/cisco-meraki-wireless-overview) · [Meraki MX](https://blog.iptel.com.au/meraki-mx) · [Meraki Reporting](https://blog.iptel.com.au/meraki-reporting) ## ![Meraki Cloud Networking](https://blog.iptel.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs/Meraki%20Dashboard/Meraki%20Cloud%20Networking.jpg?width=2240&height=1260&name=Meraki%20Cloud%20Networking.jpg) Related reading - [Meraki Made Simple: Meet Dave](https://blog.iptel.com.au/blog/meraki-made-simple-meet-dave) - [Meraki Site-Site VPN](https://blog.iptel.com.au/meraki-site-to-site-vpn) - [Cisco Meraki](https://iptel.com.au/technologies/cisco-meraki) --- ## Meraki Dashboard Layout The Dashboard is the single point of management for Meraki networks, allowing visibility and manageability from Internet edge (latency) through to Access Point clients and CCTV cameras.  [Meraki Wi-Fi](https://blog.iptel.com.au/meraki-cloud-wifi), [Switching](https://blog.iptel.com.au/cisco-meraki-switching), Cameras and Security Appliances can all be managed via the GUI. The image below shows the overview, allowing you to access all the network devices you have (on the left hand side) and seeing live statistics on devices and clients in the centre: ![Merkai Dashboard, General](https://blog.iptel.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs/Meraki%20Dashboard/Merkai%20Dashboard%2c%20General.png?width=1320&height=972&name=Merkai%20Dashboard%2c%20General.png) Related reading - [Cisco Meraki Dashboard](https://blog.iptel.com.au/cisco-meraki-dashboard) - [Cisco Meraki Wireless Overview](https://blog.iptel.com.au/cisco-meraki-wireless-overview) - [Meraki Cloud Wi-Fi](https://blog.iptel.com.au/meraki-cloud-wifi) --- ## Meraki Dashboard Device Grouping The Meraki dashboard is easy to navigate, with devices grouped into networks (effectively sites), and there are multiple network types under each.  You can view each of your technology types separately (e.g. Wireless, Appliance etc) or in a combined view, see them all together. To help with larger rollouts, networks can be cloned or templated for easy deployment (allowing settings to be replicated between sites/networks). For network monitoring, each technology tab has "monitor" and "configure" tabs which create a logical flow for network management. ![Wireless Tab Options](https://blog.iptel.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs/Meraki%20Dashboard/Wireless%20Tab%20Options.png?width=754&height=599&name=Wireless%20Tab%20Options.png) Related reading - [Cisco Meraki Access Points](https://blog.iptel.com.au/cisco-meraki-access-points) - [Cisco Meraki Switching](https://blog.iptel.com.au/cisco-meraki-switching) --- ## Meraki Dashboard Client View Detailed network information is visible from each Monitor tab. As soon as network devices are able to reach the Meraki Dashboard, network and client health information is automatically presented without any configuration required: ![Meraki Devices](https://blog.iptel.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs/Meraki%20Dashboard/Meraki%20Devices.png?width=1896&height=888&name=Meraki%20Devices.png) The option exists to configure network events that will trigger email alerts to network admins, or specific individuals if required. This is pretty handy, as it allows you to set and forget - the network looks after itself and sends alerts when issues occur. [Meraki is also the perfect technology for Managed Services](https://blog.iptel.com.au/meraki-managed-service) - the ability to have a central view across sites and customers makes Meraki ideal for this. Related reading - [Cisco Meraki Dashboard](https://blog.iptel.com.au/cisco-meraki-dashboard) --- ## Cisco Meraki Dashboard: FAQs ### What Is the Cisco Meraki Dashboard? The Meraki Dashboard is Cisco Meraki's browser-based cloud console. From one screen you configure, monitor and troubleshoot Meraki wireless, switches, security appliances, cameras and sensors across every site, with no on-premises controller to maintain. ### How Do I Log In to the Meraki Dashboard? Go to dashboard.meraki.com and sign in with your Meraki account. Accounts are created by an organisation administrator, and the dashboard supports multi-factor authentication and SAML single sign-on. ### Is the Meraki Dashboard Free? There's no separate charge for the dashboard itself. It's included with Meraki device licensing, and every device needs a current licence to keep working, so licence renewals are worth tracking. ### Can One Meraki Dashboard Manage Many Sites? Yes. An organisation holds as many networks (sites) as you need, and templates, tags and organisation-wide views let you manage hundreds of sites consistently from the same login. --- ## Meraki Dashboard: Summary The Meraki dashboard is there to make life simple. Access to all your networking equipment from one location means you can be remote and have control of all your sites. [![Its Time for Meraki](https://blog.iptel.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Campaigns/Meraki/Its%20time%20for%20Meraki/Its%20Time%20for%20Meraki%201.png?width=252&height=252&name=Its%20Time%20for%20Meraki%201.png)](https://iptel.com.au/request-a-quote)The ability to pre-configure devices in the cloud and they download their config when they first connect means that equipment can be sent directly to site, which can save a massive amount of time. Though the default Dashboard is a formidable NMS, additional configuration options make it highly flexible and configurable. [The ability to access the Meraki API](https://blog.iptel.com.au/cisco-meraki-switching), for example, opens up a world of opportunity. Overall, Meraki has a great offering - [simple, intuitive and accessed via the internet](https://blog.iptel.com.au/cisco-meraki-switching) - Meraki has brought a level of ease and simplicity to networking that will be celebrated by network administrators. Related reading - [Meraki Cloud Wi-Fi](https://blog.iptel.com.au/meraki-cloud-wifi) - [Meraki Managed Service: Inside the MSP Dashboard](https://blog.iptel.com.au/meraki-managed-service) - [Cisco Meraki Access Points](https://blog.iptel.com.au/cisco-meraki-access-points) - [Cisco Meraki Switching](https://blog.iptel.com.au/cisco-meraki-switching) - [Cisco Meraki Dashboard](https://blog.iptel.com.au/cisco-meraki-dashboard) If you're after a few tips and tricks in the Wi-Fi space, have a look at our [Top 8 Secrets to Great Wi-Fi eBook.](https://blog.iptel.com.au/top-8-secrets-to-great-wi-fi) ### Need Help With Cisco Meraki? Our engineers design, deploy and manage [Cisco Meraki networks](https://iptel.com.au/technologies/cisco-meraki) across Australia, including [managed Meraki services](https://iptel.com.au/managed-services/meraki-access-and-security). Australian organisations can also book a [free Meraki demo](https://iptel.com.au/free-meraki-demo). If that would be useful, [get in touch with the IPTel team](https://iptel.com.au/contact-us) or email [sales@iptel.com.au](mailto:sales@iptel.com.au). ## Meraki Made Simple: Meet Dave Want to hear more about Meraki? [![Cisco Meraki - Meet Dave (Instagram)](https://blog.iptel.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs/Meraki%20Made%20Simple%20-%20Meet%20Dave/Cisco%20Meraki%20-%20Meet%20Dave%20(Instagram).gif?width=227&height=227&name=Cisco%20Meraki%20-%20Meet%20Dave%20(Instagram).gif)](https://blog.iptel.com.au/blog/meraki-made-simple-meet-dave) Meet Dave. Dave is an IT Manager with an ever-growing list of requirements from his network. Dave has a lot of network challenges and a lot of new devices and applications to look after.   In this short video, we explore how Dave can tame his network, reduce costs, centrally manage AND add functionality to his network.    If you're interested to hear more about how Meraki can help your business, email us at [sales@iptel.com.au](mailto:sales@iptel.com.au) or complete our [Request a Quote](https://iptel.com.au/request-a-quote) form, if you're ready for some pricing.   #### Related Articles ###### [Meraki and Cisco: Better Together](https://blog.iptel.com.au/meraki-and-cisco-better-together) Mar 28, 2025 ###### [Meraki AI Features](https://blog.iptel.com.au/meraki-ai-features) Mar 12, 2026 ###### [Meraki Backup](https://blog.iptel.com.au/meraki-backup) May 12, 2026 ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Mark McSherry", "url" : "https://blog.iptel.com.au/author/mark-mcsherry" }, "dateModified" : "2026-10-03T00:34:48.582Z", "datePublished" : "2025-09-25T04:40:53.000Z", "headline" : "Cisco Meraki Dashboard: Layout, Groups and Client View", "image" : [ "https://blog.iptel.com.au/hubfs/Blogs/Meraki%20Dashboard/Meraki%20Cloud%20Networking%20-%20Instagram.jpg" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://blog.iptel.com.au/cisco-meraki-dashboard", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://blog.iptel.com.au/hubfs/IPTel_Solutions_February2020%20-%20Header%20SiteMap/Images/IPTellogo-byline-2020-dark-v2.png" }, "name" : "IPTel Solutions Pty Ltd" } } ```