Meraki SM Is Going Away. Your Meraki WiFi Doesn’t Have To.
Cisco is discontinuing Systems Manager — last day to buy is June 3, 2026. But your Meraki APs aren’t going anywhere. IronWiFi replaces what SM did for WiFi: cloud RADIUS authentication, SCEP certificate deployment, and device trust verification — and works with whatever MDM you migrate to.
✓ Works with Meraki MR/MX/MS · ✓ No credit card required · ✓ 14-day free trial
IronWiFi provides cloud RADIUS authentication that works natively with Cisco Meraki access points. It replaces the WiFi authentication, certificate management, and network access control capabilities of Meraki Systems Manager while integrating with modern MDM platforms like Microsoft Intune, Jamf Pro, and Ivanti Neurons.
Migrate from Meraki SM in 3 Simple Steps
Point Your Meraki APs
Update your Meraki Dashboard RADIUS settings to IronWiFi’s cloud servers. Takes 5 minutes — same Meraki Dashboard you already know.
Deploy Certificates via Your MDM
Use IronWiFi’s SCEP gateway with Intune, Jamf, or Ivanti to push WiFi certificates to managed devices. No NDES required.
Go Live with Zero Downtime
Run IronWiFi alongside SM during transition. Cut over when ready — your users won’t notice the switch.
Meraki SM vs IronWiFi: WiFi Authentication
| Feature | Meraki SM | IronWiFi |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi Authentication | Basic RADIUS | ✓ Full cloud RADIUS (6 regions) |
| Certificate Deployment | Via SM MDM profiles | ✓ Cloud SCEP gateway (no NDES) |
| Device Trust / Posture | SM compliance policies | ✓ MDM-agnostic device posture |
| Identity Providers | Meraki Dashboard only | ✓ Entra ID, Okta, Google, LDAP |
| AP Vendor Support | Meraki only | ✓ 200+ vendors including Meraki |
| High Availability | Single dashboard region | ✓ Built-in redundancy |
| MDM Integration | Meraki SM only | ✓ Intune, Jamf, Ivanti, WS1 |
| Product Status | × End-of-sale June 2026 | ✓ Actively developed |
| Cost Model | Per-device SM license | ✓ Custom pricing |
Why Meraki Admins Choose IronWiFi
Keep Your Meraki Hardware
IronWiFi works natively with Meraki MR, MX, and MS. No hardware swap, no forklift upgrade — just point your RADIUS config.
MDM-Agnostic Certificates
Deploy WiFi certificates through any MDM — Intune, Jamf, Ivanti, Workspace ONE. Cloud SCEP with no on-premise infrastructure.
Same Meraki Dashboard
Configure RADIUS in the Meraki Dashboard you already use. IronWiFi appears as an external RADIUS server — zero learning curve.
Migrate Before the Deadline
SM support runs until June 2029, but new licenses end June 2026. Start your migration now with a 14-day free trial.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cisco really discontinuing Meraki Systems Manager?
Yes, Cisco announced the end-of-sale for Meraki SM on December 3, 2025. The last day to purchase new licenses is June 3, 2026. Support continues until June 3, 2029, but no new features or updates will be released.
Does IronWiFi replace Meraki SM completely?
IronWiFi replaces the WiFi authentication and network access control capabilities of SM. For device management (app deployment, compliance policies, remote wipe), you’ll need an MDM like Microsoft Intune, Jamf, or Ivanti — IronWiFi integrates with all of them.
Will my Meraki access points still work?
Absolutely. IronWiFi works as an external RADIUS server configured in the Meraki Dashboard. Your MR, MX, and MS hardware continues to operate exactly as before.
How do I handle certificate deployment without SM?
IronWiFi includes a cloud SCEP gateway that works with any MDM. Create a SCEP profile in Intune, Jamf, or Ivanti pointing to IronWiFi, and certificates deploy automatically to managed devices — no NDES server required.
Want the full technical breakdown? Read our detailed Meraki SM vs IronWiFi comparison — including migration steps, what IronWiFi doesn't replace, and honest trade-offs.
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