Cisco Meraki MS225-48LP: Dashboard VLAN Guide

Executive Summary: Configure VLANs on a Cisco Meraki MS225-48LP using the cloud Dashboard (no CLI).

VLAN Benefits

Using VLANs improves efficiency and security:

· Smaller domains: Limits broadcasts and boosts performance.

· Enhances security: Isolates sensitive devices (phones, IoT).

· Simplifies management: Add or rename VLANs easily in the Dashboard.

Creating VLANs

In the Dashboard go to Switching > Configure > Routing & DHCP and click Add interface【9†L274-L282】. Enter the VLAN ID 10 and name, configure IP or DHCP, and save. Repeat for VLANs 20 and 30.

Assigning Access Ports

In Switching > Monitor > Switch ports, select ports 1–16, click Edit, set Type=Access, VLAN=10, then save【13†L82-L87】. Repeat for ports 17–32 (VLAN 20) and 33–48 (VLAN 30).

Configuring Trunk Ports

On the same page, select ports 49–52 (SFP+ uplinks), click Edit, set Type=Trunk, Native VLAN=1, Allowed VLANs=10,20,30【13†L116-L124】, then save.

Verifying & Monitoring

Use Switching > Switches (select the MS225, then Ports) or Switching > Monitor > Switch ports【17†L73-L79】. These pages show each port’s VLAN and status. The Event Log records any VLAN or port changes.

Applying Configuration

Changes take effect immediately【1†L9-L14】. No manual “write” is needed – the switch auto-syncs with the cloud.

MS225-48LP Highlights

· Ports: 48×1GbE PoE+ (370W) and 4×10Gb SFP+ uplinks【7†L156-L159】【7†L136-L142】.

· Cloud-managed: Zero-touch setup via Meraki Dashboard (auto firmware updates)【7†L79-L85】.

· Stacking & Routing: Dual 80Gbps stacking (up to 8 units)【7†L87-L92】; static L3 routing between VLANs.

· Security: IPv4/IPv6 ACLs, 802.1X, DHCP snooping, etc.【7†L83-L90】 (no built-in firewall/DPI).

Tips

· Dashboard only: Meraki switches use the GUI; do not use IOS commands (e.g. vlan 10)【1†L9-L14】.

· Name clearly: Use descriptive VLAN and port names.

· Plan downtime: Reconfiguring L3 interfaces can briefly interrupt traffic【9†L312-L315】.

CLI vs Dashboard

Call to Action

· Visit the Meraki MS225 product page or download the datasheet.

· Try a free Meraki Dashboard demo to test VLAN configuration.

· Contact a Meraki partner or sales rep for deployment assistance.

References: Official Cisco Meraki MS225 documentation and datasheet【7†L79-L85】【7†L87-L92】【9†L274-L282】【13†L116-L124】 (online Dashboard instructions and specs)