Note: License must be purchased with product and does not ship with an AU Power Cord unless ordered in addition to the device. CONTACT US for access to current promo pricing, special deals and volume pricing. Quick Summary The Cisco Meraki MX85 is a rack-mounted, next-generation firewall and SD-WAN appliance designed for small businesses and distributed offices. With four WAN ports—including one with PoE+—it delivers up to 1 Gbps of secure, cloud-managed performance, ideal for today's online workforce. Use Cases Ideal for small offices and Australian organisations looking for an authorised reseller network solution that: Connects branch offices, retail stores or clinics with secure Auto VPN Safeguards hybrid teams with cloud-based threat prevention Provides reliable internet failover for cloud apps and VoIP Supports 4G/5G gateways or cameras via a PoE+ WAN port Key Features Cloud-based management via Meraki Dashboard Advanced Layer 3 and Layer 7 firewall with geo-IP filtering SD-WAN with intelligent path selection and failover Built-in Auto VPN and client VPN support Optional threat protection with intrusion detection and malware scanning Traffic shaping and performance monitoring tools Automatic firmware updates for seamless security Technical Specifications Firewall / VPN throughput: 1 Gbps Concurrent VPN tunnels: up to 200 Recommended users/devices: up to 250 WAN ports: 2 × 1G SFP + 2 × 1G RJ45 (1 PoE+) LAN ports: 8 × 1G RJ45 + 2 × 1G SFP Form factor: 1U rack-mount, 43.8 × 250 × 484.6 mm; 3.7 kg Power: Max 55W with integrated AC power supply Operating environment: 0–40°C; 5–95% humidity (non-condensing) Comparison Metric MX75 MX85 MX95 Dedicated WAN ports 3 4 4 Firewall throughput 1 Gbps 1 Gbps 3 Gbps VPN throughput 1 Gbps 1 Gbps 2.5 Gbps Advanced security throughput 1 Gbps 1 Gbps 2 Gbps PoE+ support 2 × LAN 1 × WAN 1 × 2.5G WAN Recommended users/devices Up to 200 Up to 250 Up to 500 FAQs Do I need a licence to use the MX85? Yes, an active Meraki licence is required—choose from Enterprise or Advanced Security licences. Terms are available from 1 to 10 years. Can I upgrade to a different model in future? Absolutely. Configuration is cloud-based, so you can upgrade hardware easily while retaining your settings and licence. Is VPN setup easy for small businesses? Yes. Auto VPN allows you to establish secure site-to-site connections with minimal configuration and no complex setup. What type of fibre modules can I use? The MX85 supports standard 1G SFP modules, including short-range and long-range optics. Licensing and Support Licences are required for all Cisco Meraki MX appliances and include access to support, firmware updates, and cloud dashboard management. As an authorised reseller in Australia, we offer transparent license pricing and tailored bundles to suit small business needs. Support is available 24/7 with advance hardware replacement for peace of mind. Buy from an Authorised Cisco Meraki Reseller in Australia Cloudifi is a certified Cisco authorised reseller and supplier offering genuine Meraki equipment with full support and local warranty. Whether you’re purchasing a single MX85-HW unit or a complete site bundle, we provide expert guidance, fast delivery, and competitive pricing in Australia. Volume Pricing and Custom Quotes Deploying at scale? We offer volume pricing, promo discounts, and fast turnaround on custom quotes for resellers, IT teams, and project integrators. As your trusted Cisco Meraki channel partner, we help you simplify procurement and deployment with expert-backed support across the full Cisco product range. Cisco Meraki MX85 Datasheet
