Technology partner · Cisco Meraki
Cisco Meraki partner in Southern California
Meraki Wi-Fi, switching, security and SD-WAN, plus Cisco Catalyst for larger campuses, designed, installed and supported by WCC.
The short answer
WCC is a Cisco Meraki partner in Southern California. We design, install and support Meraki Wi-Fi, switching, security appliances and SD-WAN, plus Cisco Catalyst for larger campuses, all managed from the Meraki cloud dashboard. Meraki access points typically run $800 to $2,000 installed, and a single-site switching and firewall refresh $15,000 to $50,000.
Product lines
Meraki product lines we install
| Line | What it does | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Meraki wireless (MR, CW) | Cloud-managed Wi-Fi access points | Offices, schools, warehouses, hotels |
| Meraki switching (MS) | Access and aggregation switches with PoE | Closets feeding APs, cameras and phones |
| Meraki security (MX) | Firewall, SD-WAN and VPN appliance | Branch offices and multi-site networks |
| Meraki cameras (MV) and sensors (MT) | Cloud cameras and environmental sensors | Smaller sites already on Meraki |
| Cisco Catalyst | Enterprise campus switching and wireless | Large campuses and hospitals |
Why Meraki
When Meraki is the right choice
Small IT teams
One dashboard manages every site, so a two-person team can run fifty locations.
Multi-site businesses
Templates make every branch configured the same way.
Visibility
Clients, apps and problems visible across the network without extra tools.
The trade-off
Licenses must stay current or the hardware stops working, so budget renewals from day one.
Compared
See Meraki vs Aruba and Meraki vs Ubiquiti.
Industries
Including hotel and hospitality Wi-Fi.
What we do
A Meraki project from WCC
Every Meraki project starts with a site walk and, for Wi-Fi, an Ekahau survey. We design the network, pre-stage and claim devices in your dashboard, run any new cabling, install after hours, and hand over documentation and admin access in your own organization, so you always own the dashboard and licenses.
Cost
What Meraki costs
| Item | Typical installed range |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi access point | $800–$2,000 each |
| Outdoor access point | $1,400–$2,600 each |
| Single-site switching and MX refresh | $15,000–$50,000 |
| Licensing | Yearly per device; 3- and 5-year terms cost less per year |
How it works
How a Meraki project runs
Survey and design
Site walk, Wi-Fi survey and network design.
Week 1 to 2
Pre-stage and install
Devices claimed and configured, then installed after hours.
Install
Hand off
Documentation, training and your own dashboard access.
Closeout
FAQ
Cisco Meraki questions
Is WCC a Cisco Meraki partner?
Yes. WCC designs, installs and supports Cisco Meraki wireless, switching, security and SD-WAN across Southern California.
How much does Meraki cost?
Meraki access points typically run $800 to $2,000 installed. A single-site switching and firewall refresh runs $15,000 to $50,000, plus yearly licensing.
What happens if Meraki licenses expire?
Meraki devices need active licenses to keep working, so renewals should be budgeted from the start. Multi-year terms cost less per year.
Who owns the Meraki dashboard?
You do. We set it up in your organization and keep admin access with you.
Do you install Cisco Catalyst too?
Yes. Catalyst fits large campuses and hospitals that need enterprise switching beyond Meraki.
Can you take over an existing Meraki network?
Yes. We can take over support, fix configuration problems and plan refreshes.
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