UPDATE
This applies to the specific model MS225-24P-HW I purchased.
On Tue, Jan 14, 2025 at 1:16 PM Arun Khan <
knura9@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I am considering buying a Cisco Meraki switch (MS225-24P-HW*) on eBay for my HomeLab use.
>
> My understanding is that these devices need an annual subscription (ransomware) to manage them via a Cisco Cloudbase dashboard.
> (They don't have a serial console unlike most network devices)
>
>
> In case you have worked with Meraki switches, please share your experience (include model #s) and what kind of configuration is possible with the "local" UI.
>
> * PoE on all ports!
After reading through Cisco docs and reddit forums, I decided to take
the leap of faith and decided to buy one (eBay $40 + tax)
I hoped it would work as a 24 port Gbps PoE+ switch even in "crippled"
mode i.e. w/o a Meraki Cloud Dashboard license.
The model has an Ethernet "Management" port on the rear panel.
After a bit of investigation with nmap, and ip (a/r), I was able to
figure out its IP settings, login into its local Web dashboard and do
basic admin stuff, e.g. group ports to specific VLANs
I noticed that the device must be able to reach the Internet and find
its way "home" through your internet gateway; it seems to work w/o a
Meraki Cloud Dashboard lic. (I don't have one)
--
Arun Khan
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