Description:

The Cisco MX68-HW Cloud Managed Security Appliance is used in enterprise network security systems to provide firewall protection, VPN connectivity, and cloud-managed network control for branch and remote office environments. Commonly installed in small enterprise networks, branch offices, retail locations, and secure gateway deployments requiring centralized cloud-based security management. Maintenance teams, network administrators, and system integrators use this appliance for network security upgrades, infrastructure deployment, or replacement of existing firewall and security gateway devices.

Applications:

The Cisco MX68-HW Cloud Managed Security Appliance is used in enterprise and branch network environments to secure network traffic, manage site-to-site connectivity, and protect internal systems from external threats. Commonly deployed in branch offices, retail environments, small business networks, and distributed enterprise locations where centralized cloud management simplifies network monitoring and security policy configuration. Maintenance teams, network engineers, and system integrators install this appliance to support secure network expansion, infrastructure modernization, and replacement of legacy firewall appliances.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Cisco Meraki
• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): MX68-HW
• Product Type: Cloud Managed Security Appliance
• Series: Cisco Meraki MX Series
• Firewall Throughput: Up to 450 Mbps
• VPN Throughput: Up to 200 Mbps
• Ethernet Ports: 10 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• WAN Ports: 2 × Dedicated WAN ports
• Management: Cisco Meraki Cloud Management Platform
• Security Features: Stateful firewall, VPN, intrusion detection, content filtering
• VPN Support: Site-to-site VPN and client VPN
• Power Supply: External power adapter required (not included)
• Mounting Type: Desktop or wall mount
• Enclosure: Compact enterprise-grade appliance chassis

Common Replacements:

• Cisco Meraki MX75-HW Security Appliance
• Cisco Meraki MX67-HW Security Appliance
• Cisco Firepower FPR-1010 Network Security Appliance