Re: Meraki MX Client VPN idle timeout If you deploy the client with PowerShell you can use the -IdleDisconnectSeconds parameter to set the idle timeout in the client connection settings. You can also set this in the VPN network adapter settings on the Options tab. The Meraki Client VPN RADIUS instructions support push, phone call, or passcode authentication for desktop and mobile client connections that use SSL encryption. This configuration does not feature the interactive Duo Prompt for web-based logins. Re: Number of Users (Client VPNs) As per the sizing document linked to by @Spooster the MX84 supports 100 tunnels and the MX100 supports 250. This is the number of encrypted connections whether they be SD-WAN between MXs, or client VPN users. Client VPN Last updated; Save as PDF Most popular; Highest rated; Recently updated; Recently added; Allow remote users to securely access files and services on the network through an encrypted tunnel over the Internet. This short demo covers how to use Meraki MX for Client VPN (Remote Access) and secure the authentication by using Cisco DUO for 2FA.
We love the Cisco Meraki VPN at Telnexus. The MX security appliance is a powerful guardian and gateway between the wild Internet and your private Local Area Network (LAN). Here are the abbreviated instructions on how to connect your PC or Mac back to home base.
Meraki Documentation Link
For complete instructions as well as instructions for other versions of Windows and MacOS as well as Linux, iOS and Android, please consult the official Meraki documentation:
VPN Credentials
You should receive the following bits of information from your administrator:
- IP address or hostname of your VPN server
- A “Preshared Key”
- Your username
- Your password
Windows 10 Meraki VPN Setup
Here are the basic steps:
- Go to Settings->Network->VPN
- Create a new L2TP/IPsec VPN
- Name it “My Company VPN”
- Enter the Server Address
- Enter the Preshared Key
- Enter your Username and Password
- Complete the new VPN wizard
- Select Adapter Options
- Right-click on your new VPN, select Properties
- Click on the Security tab, and then click “Allow these protocols”
- Under “Allow these protocols” make sure “Unsecured password (PAP)” is the only one checked
- Click OK to close the Properties box
- Right-click on the new VPN icon and select Connect
- Click Connect (again) in the Settings->Network->VPN window
For full documentation with screenshots please check the official Meraki documentation.
MacOS Meraki VPN Setup
Here are the basic steps:
- Open System Preferences > Network from Mac applications menu. Click the “+” button to create a new service, then select VPN as the interface type, and choose L2TP over IPsec from the pull-down menu.
- Enter your server address in Server Address
- Enter your Meraki username in Username
- Click Authentication Settings
- Enter your Password in box the User Authentication section
- Enter your Preshared Key in the Shared Secret box
- Click OK to close the Authentical panel
- Click Apply to save your settings
- Click Connect to activate your VPN
How To Find Meraki Client Vpn Addresses
For full documentation with screenshots, please check the official Meraki documentation.