Meraki C8121-CW-G2-MX | Secure Router 12-Port, Wi-Fi 6, 5G Cellular, 3x PoE

Q: What connectivity options does the C8121-CW-G2-MX support?
A: The C8121-CW-G2-MX provides diverse connectivity with dual 2.5 Gbps WAN ports, embedded 5G cellular modem supporting nano SIM and eSIM, and integrated Wi-Fi 6. It supports up to 4 WAN uplinks in multi-WAN mode, enabling flexible failover and load balancing for always-on connectivity.

Q: How many devices can I power using PoE on this router?
A: The router includes 3 PoE-enabled LAN ports, with one supporting UPoE at 45W for high-power devices. Additionally, one 2.5 Gbps WAN port supports PoE+ output, allowing you to power devices like cellular gateways or other PoE equipment on the WAN side.

Q: Is the C8121-CW-G2-MX suitable for industrial or outdoor environments?
A: This model is designed primarily for small to medium branch office deployments with standard environmental conditions. The device is cloud-managed and optimized for distributed enterprise locations requiring integrated security, Wi-Fi, and cellular connectivity in a single appliance.

Q: What security features are included with this router?
A: The C8121-CW-G2-MX provides integrated stateful firewall, intrusion detection and prevention (IDS/IPS), advanced malware protection (AMP), content filtering, and 802.1X authentication. Advanced security features require the appropriate Meraki security license for full functionality.

Q: Can I use third-party antennas with the cellular and Wi-Fi radios?
A: No, only Cisco Secure Router antennas are supported. The device uses SMA connectors designed specifically for Cisco antennas. Using non-Cisco antennas may damage the device, degrade performance, or cause regulatory compliance issues.