Product Type | Router/Security Appliance |
Model | MX68 |
Manufacturer | Cisco Meraki |
Form Factor | Desktop |
Weight | 1.12 kg |
Power Consumption (Operational) | 100 Watt |
Power Supply | External Power Adapter |
Device Type | Power Supply |
Cisco Meraki MX68 Router/Security Appliance, 12-Port Gigabit, MX68-HW

Key Benefits

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- Future-proof investment with 12-port Gigabit capacity and support for high-throughput applications
- Enterprise-ready with advanced security and routing protocols including WPA2 and MPLS
- Exceptional service and reliability backed by full lifetime warranty with next-day hardware replacement
Product Overview
The Cisco Meraki MX68 Router/Security Appliance combines fast wired connectivity, strong security, and advanced enterprise features into a compact desktop form factor. Supporting Gigabit Ethernet across 12 ports, including 2 dedicated GbE RJ45 interfaces, this router offers a data transfer rate of up to 1 Gbps. Designed for small to mid-sized businesses and branch deployments, the MX68 integrates versatile MPLS routing and remote management capabilities including VLAN, DHCP, and Syslog.
Security and reliability are at the core of the MX68. It enables encrypted traffic with WPA, WPA2, and SSL support while allowing authenticated access through WEP and Enterprise-grade 802.1X authentication. Operating within 0°C to 45°C and a wide humidity range (5% to 95%), it is engineered to perform in dynamic business environments. Additionally, the device is RoHS compliant, made in Taiwan, and TAA-compliant. A full lifetime warranty with next-day replacement significantly decreases downtime and enhances ROI.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wi-Fi Support |
Compliance & Origin
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Algorithms | WPA, WPA2, SSL |
Authentication Methods | WEP, WPA, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise with 802.1X authentication |
Routing Protocol | MPLS |
Firewall Type | Stateful Layer 7 Firewall |
Content Filtering | Layer 7 Application & Web Filtering |
Malware Protection | Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) |
Intrusion Detection/Prevention | Snort-based IDS/IPS |
Interfaces
Total Number of Ports | 12 |
Data Transfer Rate | 1 Gbps |
Port Type | Gigabit Ethernet |
Dedicated GbE RJ45 Ports | 2 |
Switching Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Transport Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 11.2 × 5.8 × 1.1 inches |
Minimum Operating Temperature | 0°C |
Maximum Operating Temperature | 45°C |
Operating Humidity Range | 5% to 95% |
Status Indicators | LED Indicators |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management Protocols | VLAN, DHCP, Syslog |
Management Platform | Cisco Meraki Dashboard |
Cloud-Based Management | Yes |
License Required | Yes (sold separately) |
License Type | Meraki Enterprise License |
Included Cloud Features | Centralized Management, Network Monitoring, Configuration Backups |
Service & Support
Warranty | Full lifetime hardware warranty with next-day advanced replacement |