EtherEdge Pro
EtherEdge Pro is tailored for small businesses seeking a reliable and secure networking solution powered by the Meraki network stack. Designed to enhance connectivity and operational efficiency, EtherEdge Pro is ideal for offices, retail stores, and other small business environments. By leveraging Meraki’s cloud-managed technology, this solution ensures robust speed, enterprise-grade security, and the flexibility to adapt to your business’s unique requirements. EtherEdge Pro supports a wide range of applications, from point-of-sale systems to cloud-based services, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted operations. With advanced real-time network monitoring, businesses can effectively manage peak traffic periods and maintain consistent performance, delivering a stable, efficient, and scalable network that drives productivity and growth.
Why Choose EtherEdge Pro?
Complete Network Management:
With EtherEdge Pro, we handle all aspects of your network, from initial setup to continuous monitoring, optimisation, and security, leveraging the power of the Meraki cloud-based platform.
Proactive Support:
EtherWorks provides 24/7 proactive monitoring, identifying and resolving network issues before they impact your business, ensuring uninterrupted operations.
Scalable Solutions:
As your business evolves, EtherEdge Pro allows seamless expansion of your network infrastructure, with easy integration of additional access points, security cameras, and other devices through Meraki’s scalable design.
Enterprise-Level Security:
Benefit from robust, enterprise-grade security features including advanced firewalls, encrypted VPNs, and 24/7 surveillance, ensuring your network is protected against external threats.
Cost-Effective:
Experience the advantages of top-tier technology without breaking the bank. EtherEdge Pro delivers enterprise-grade networking solutions at a cost that suits small business budgets.
Meraki MR Access Points – Reliable, High-Speed, and Scalable Wi-Fi Connectivity
As part of the EtherEdge Pro service, EtherWorks deploys and manages Meraki MR Access Points (APs) to deliver consistent, high-speed Wi-Fi coverage throughout your office or retail space.
Advanced Wi-Fi Technology:
Our managed service features the deployment of Meraki MR access points, offering cutting-edge Wi-Fi technology for faster speeds, improved performance, and support for more devices, even in high-density environments.
Seamless Roaming:
Managed and optimised by EtherWorks, Meraki MR APs ensure uninterrupted wireless coverage across your entire office or retail space. Employees can move freely without disconnections, while customers benefit from fast, reliable guest Wi-Fi.
Proactive Monitoring:
As part of our managed service, we continuously monitor the performance and health of your Wi-Fi network, optimising traffic and identifying potential issues before they impact your business.
Ideal for:
• Small businesses needing fast, reliable Wi-Fi for office tasks and guest access
• Retail environments requiring robust wireless connectivity for POS systems and customer engagement
The Meraki MX Security Appliance is central to the EtherEdge Pro managed network service, providing advanced security, routing, and network control.
Managed Routing & Security:
Our service ensures efficient routing of your network traffic, with the Meraki MX Security Appliance delivering robust firewall protection to safeguard your business against external threats. We proactively manage Threat Protection to monitor and block malicious activities, ensuring a secure network environment.
VPN Management:
EtherEdge Pro enables secure and seamless VPN connections for remote employees, allowing them to access your business network from anywhere with encrypted, secure communications.
Traffic Shaping & Prioritisation:
EtherWorks configures traffic prioritisation policies, ensuring that critical business applications like video conferencing, VoIP, and POS systems receive dedicated bandwidth for optimal performance.
Ideal for:
• Small businesses seeking secure network access and data protection
• Prioritising bandwidth for essential operations while maintaining robust security
Meraki MX Security Appliance – Advanced Network Access and Traffic Management
Meraki MS Switch – Optimised Management for Wired Network Connectivity
For businesses with a mix of wired and wireless devices, our EtherEdge Pro service includes the deployment and management of Meraki MS Switches to ensure seamless performance across all connected devices.
PoE-Enabled Switches:
EtherWorks deploys and manages Meraki MS PoE switches, providing both power and data connectivity for Meraki MR access points, security cameras, and other devices over a single cable. This simplifies installation and eliminates the need for additional power adapters.
Managed Wired Network:
With our comprehensive service, EtherWorks manages your wired network infrastructure, connecting desktops, printers, POS systems, and other office devices to ensure secure and reliable communication throughout your business.
Ideal for:
• Small businesses with multiple wired devices, such as POS systems, desktops, and printers
• Ensuring stable, integrated wired and wireless connections for essential business operations
Security is a core component of the EtherEdge Pro service. We deploy and manage a comprehensive Meraki MV system to monitor and protect your business premises.
Surveillance Cameras:
Our team installs and manages Meraki MV smart cameras, which offer high-definition video quality, night vision, and intelligent motion detection. These cameras are ideal for monitoring key indoor and outdoor areas such as entrances, parking lots, and retail spaces.
Smart Alerts:
We configure advanced motion detection and set up custom alerts to notify you of any suspicious activity in real-time, sending notifications directly to your mobile devices for instant awareness.
Managed Video Storage:
Video footage is securely stored locally on each Meraki MV camera, with easy remote access and management through the Meraki cloud dashboard. EtherWorks ensures seamless video retrieval and monitoring, providing full control over your surveillance data while maintaining security compliance.
Ideal for:
• Securing your business with 24/7 surveillance and motion-triggered alerts
• Monitoring critical areas such as entry points, parking spaces, and point-of-sale locations
Meraki MV – Advanced Surveillance and Security
Cloud-Based Network Management and Control
With the Meraki Cloud Dashboard, EtherWorks offers cloud-based network management, providing full visibility and control of your business network from anywhere, while we handle day-to-day network operations.
Cloud Management:
The entire network, including access points, switches, and security cameras, is centrally managed through the Meraki Cloud Dashboard. This platform enables seamless integration across devices and allows EtherWorks to proactively monitor, configure, and optimise network performance in real-time without the need for on-site controllers.
Remote Access:
Using the Meraki Dashboard and mobile app, you can securely access your network from anywhere, check device status, view security camera feeds, receive alerts, and make adjustments remotely, giving you greater control and flexibility.
Performance Optimisation:
EtherWorks continuously monitors your network, leveraging Meraki’s cloud-based analytics to identify and resolve performance issues, security risks, or other potential bottlenecks, ensuring a smooth and secure network experience.
Ideal for:
• Small business owners seeking real-time network visibility and control
• Ensuring smooth operations with proactive monitoring, optimisation, and support from EtherWorks
For small businesses with remote employees, EtherEdge Pro provides a secure VPN solution powered by Meraki MX Security Appliances, ensuring that remote staff can safely access your business network with enterprise-grade security.
Encrypted VPN Access:
EtherWorks configures and manages Meraki Client VPN, allowing your remote team to securely access company resources such as files, applications, and databases from any location. All communications are encrypted using IPsec, ensuring enhanced security for remote operations, with flexible authentication options such as Active Directory and RADIUS.
Multi-Site Connectivity:
For businesses operating across multiple locations, EtherWorks sets up site-to-site VPNs using Meraki’s Auto VPN technology. This provides seamless, secure communication between offices, enabling reliable data sharing without the need for complex configurations.
Ideal for:
• Small businesses with remote employees needing secure access to company resources
• Multi-site businesses requiring secure, reliable data sharing between locations
Secure VPN & Remote Access
Cisco Webex Calling & Communications with Meraki Integration
As part of the managed service, EtherWorks can integrate Cisco Webex Calling with Meraki infrastructure to streamline your office communications.
VoIP Phone Systems:
Cisco IP phones, integrated with Cisco Webex Calling, offer high-definition voice and video communication. EtherWorks handles installation, configuration, and ongoing management to ensure seamless and reliable internal and external communications over your Meraki network.
Unified Communication Management:
We manage all communication systems within your Meraki infrastructure, ensuring smooth operation of network-based calls, video conferencing, and collaboration tools, with prioritised traffic for optimal performance.
Ideal for:
• Small businesses looking to enhance internal and external communications with a managed VoIP solution
• Businesses seeking seamless integration of voice, video, and data over a unified network