Cisco Meraki Z1 Cloud-Managed Teleworker Gateway and Firewall - Z1-HW-US

Bring enterprise-grade network security and seamless remote connectivity to your home office, branch location, or telecommuting staff with the Cisco Meraki Z1 (Z1-HW-US). Engineered explicitly for remote executives, IT professionals, and hybrid workers, this all-in-one gateway combines a robust stateful firewall, hardware VPN client, and high-speed wireless access into a single, compact desktop footprint.

Operating via the intuitive, single-pane-of-glass Meraki cloud dashboard, the Z1 features zero-touch deployment. Once plugged into a standard internet connection, it automatically downloads its configuration parameters and establishes a secure link back to headquarters.

Important E-Commerce Purchase Note: This listing is for the Z1-HW-US hardware unit only. Cisco Meraki devices require an active cloud management license (sold separately) to download configurations, update firmware, and function on your network dashboard.

Product Features:

Zero-Touch Remote Deployment: Simplifies remote staging—plug the unit into power and the local WAN connection, and it configures itself securely over the web without end-user intervention.
One-Click Auto VPN: Utilizing patent-pending Meraki Auto VPN technology, administrators can securely tunnel VoIP traffic, remote desktop (RDP) sessions, and sensitive corporate files with a single click.
Smart Layer 7 Traffic Shaping: An integrated packet inspection engine allows network admins to prioritize mission-critical business applications (like Zoom or Salesforce) while throttling non-essential recreational traffic.
Gigabit Wired Connectivity: Outfitted with 5 total Gigabit Ethernet interfaces (1 Dedicated WAN port + 4 Dedicated LAN ports) to reliably connect local hardware like IP phones, POS printers, or desktop PCs.
Dual-Radio Wireless & Cellular Failover: Features a dual-concurrent 802.11n Wi-Fi radio layout supporting up to 4 distinct SSIDs, alongside a dedicated USB 2.0 port for 3G/4G cellular fallback connections if the main line drops.