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Meraki Import Page

Cisco Meraki network import wizard - bulk import and organize Meraki networks

Updated over 2 months ago

Meraki Import Page

Overview

The Meraki Import Page is a powerful bulk import wizard that automatically creates LogCentral locations from your Cisco Meraki networks. Instead of manually creating locations one by one, you can import multiple networks at once with automatic log routing configuration.

Key Benefits:
- Bulk import multiple networks in one operation
- Automatic log routing from Meraki to LogCentral
- Network names stay synchronized with Meraki
- Status indicators show which networks are already imported

Requirements:
- Active Enterprise plan
- Cisco Meraki dashboard access
- Admin permissions in Meraki


How to Access

Navigate to Organizations → [Your Organization] → Meraki Import, or use the direct path:
/organizations/:orgId/meraki-import

You must first connect your Meraki account via OAuth in the Integrations page (/organizations/:orgId/integrations).


The Import Process

The Meraki Import wizard follows these steps:

1. Connect to Meraki (OAuth)

If you haven't already connected, you'll be prompted to authorize LogCentral to access your Meraki dashboard. Visit the Organization Integrations page to connect your Meraki account using the "Connect Meraki" button.

2. Select Your Meraki Organization

Choose which Meraki organization you want to import networks from.

3. Browse and Select Networks

What You'll See:
- List of your Meraki networks
- Checkboxes to select which networks to import
- Status indicators showing:
- Networks already imported as locations
- New networks available for import

Selection Options:
- Check individual networks you want to import
- Unchecked networks will be skipped during the import process

4. Review and Confirm

Review your selected networks before starting the import. The page displays your selections and allows you to make final adjustments.

5. Import Networks

Start the import process to create locations from your selected Meraki networks. The wizard provides progress updates and results as networks are imported.


After Import

Once imported:
- Networks are created as LogCentral locations
- Logs automatically flow from Meraki to their respective locations
- Network names stay synchronized with Meraki
- You can manage each location individually in the Locations page


Tips & Best Practices

  1. Review Before Importing: Check which networks are already imported to avoid duplicates

  2. Start Small: If you have many networks, consider importing a few at a time to test the process

  3. Check Status Indicators: Pay attention to the status markers showing which networks are new vs. already imported

  4. Monitor Results: Review the import results to ensure all selected networks were created successfully


Troubleshooting

"Can't connect Meraki"
- Verify your Meraki credentials
- Grant OAuth permissions when prompted in the Integrations page
- Check that you have admin access in Meraki

"No networks showing"
- Ensure your Meraki organization has configured networks
- Refresh your Meraki connection in the Integrations page
- Verify you've selected the correct Meraki organization

"Import fails"
- Check your location limit in your subscription
- Verify your Enterprise plan is active
- Review any error messages displayed during the import process

"No logs after import"
- Wait a few minutes for logs to start flowing
- Check Meraki syslog settings in your Meraki dashboard
- Verify the location is active in LogCentral


Managing Your Meraki Connection

Visit the Organization Integrations page to manage your Meraki connection:

  • Connect Meraki: Start the OAuth authorization flow

  • Disconnect: Revoke LogCentral's access to your Meraki dashboard (doesn't delete existing locations or data)

  • View connection status and integration details


Individual Network Integration: After importing, you can link additional locations to Meraki networks using the Meraki Network Integration page (/organizations/:orgId/locations/:locationId/meraki-integration). This allows you to:
- Connect a single location to a specific Meraki network
- Search and filter available networks
- View integration status
- Unlink networks when needed


  • Meraki Network Integration - Link individual locations to Meraki networks

  • How to Configure Cisco Meraki to Forward Syslogs - Manual syslog setup

  • How to Unlink a Meraki Network - Remove Meraki integration

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