Schools, businesses, and organisations often know about Cisco Meraki, but many are unaware of how competitive it is compared to other networking solutions. As a Gartner Magic Quadrant leader, Meraki delivers enterprise-grade wireless and networking solutions that are not only reliable and innovative but also cost-effective — dispelling the myth that high quality means exclusionary pricing.
Here, we answer the most frequently asked questions about Meraki licensing, pricing, total cost of ownership (TCO), and security.
Meraki offers flexible licensing terms of 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10 years, covering the total cost of ownership for each period.
For UK schools, a particularly attractive option is the 10-year license, for which you only pay for 5 years — effectively doubling the value and making Meraki highly cost-efficient.
A single Meraki license consolidates multiple features that other vendors may sell separately:
Lifetime hardware warranty (1-year warranty for outdoor APs)
Firmware upgrades to ensure your devices always have the latest features
Software updates included at no extra cost
Full access to the Meraki cloud dashboard for management and monitoring
Many IT departments assume Meraki is expensive, but the total cost of ownership (TCO) often makes it more affordable than competitors:
10-year license promotion allows you to pay for 5 years and get full coverage for a decade.
Client feedback: Chris Baker from The John Warner School said, “Meraki was slightly more expensive than Aruba, but with the 10-year license promotion, both products worked out about the same price. Redway Networks persuaded me to look at Meraki, and I’m really pleased we did.”
0% financing via EasyLease provides budget flexibility that many other vendors cannot match.
Mesh networking benefits without needing a dedicated controller for small deployments.
Meraki provides a cost-effective, future-proof solution for schools, businesses, and enterprise environments.
High-demand, bandwidth-heavy applications can overwhelm consumer-grade networks, but Meraki delivers a reliable and scalable solution:"
Bandwidth monitoring and device control, ensuring optimal performance for all users
Future-proofing with dashboard feature updates as technology evolves
Mobile app management, allowing network oversight from smartphones or tablets
Intuitive cloud-based dashboards, balancing power and ease of use
Aesthetic access points (APs) that blend into physical environments
Full-stack networking solutions, including switches and security devices, from a single vendor
Meraki helps organisations simplify network management while ensuring reliability and scalability.
Meraki is enterprise-grade secure:
Only configuration data passes through the cloud; user data stays on the local network (LAN)
If the internet connection fails, your LAN remains operational, keeping printers, file servers, and other local resources available
Configuration changes queue until connectivity is restored, avoiding disruption
This design provides the benefits of cloud management without compromising security or uptime.
Each hardware device, such as a wireless access point, requires its own license. For example, 10 APs require 10 licenses to ensure full functionality, support, and updates.
When you deploy Meraki through Redway Networks, you’ll receive:
24/7 proactive phone support from qualified engineers
Break-fix guarantees for peace of mind
System management and monitoring
Remote troubleshooting
Wireless network maintenance
User training to maximise your investment
If you’re ready to explore a Cisco Meraki wireless solution for your school, business, or enterprise network, contact our expert team today. We’ll help you choose the right configuration and licensing to meet your budget, security requirements, and long-term networking goals.
If you’d like to speak to us about a Meraki wireless solution, contact us or call us 01908 046400.