Meraki's cloud management provides centralized visibility and control over both wired and wireless networking hardware. It eliminates the need for costly wireless controllers or complex overlay management systems. This integrated approach allows for feature-rich, scalable, and intuitive management of networks of any size, streamlining operations for large networks with tens of thousands of endpoints.

Meraki employs an out-of-band architecture that ensures most end users remain unaffected if connectivity to the cloud is lost. Users can still access local network resources and the Internet if WAN connectivity is available. Network policies continue to be enforced, and local configuration tools remain accessible, preserving functionality even during interruptions.

Meraki's cloud management includes several security features such as two-factor authentication, role-based administration, and SSL encryption for all communications. Additionally, the architecture is PCI and HIPAA compliant, ensuring that user data does not pass through Meraki's datacenters, thus enhancing overall security.