Last updated: January 2026
Only supported Meraki MX models can be added for use with Cisco dCloud. For more information, see How Routers Work with Cisco dCloud.
Required: Meraki Endpoints
The following Cisco router models, configurations, and Meraki endpoints have been tested by the Cisco dCloud Team for use with dCloud. This list includes all router models tested with dCloud—both recommended models and others that have been evaluated.
We recommend that user-provided routers and integrated or external access points (APs) run the tested IOS versions or newer. If you encounter issues with a newer IOS version, please contact Cisco dCloud Support.
Supported Meraki MX Endpoints
Learn more from Get a Meraki MX Router for dCloud Use.
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Explore these resources:
- Troubleshoot Meraki Issues
- Cisco Developer resources
- Meraki LearningLabs
- Documentation.
- Get a Meraki MX Router for dCloud Use
For general questions, see Routers and Endpoints Recommended for dCloud Solutions and Frequently Asked Questions.
To get answers to your questions before/as you design your configuration and demo strategy, you can contact dCloud Support for guidance.
Legacy Routers
Most legacy routers are on the Cisco End-of-Sale and End-of-Support list. Therefore, Cisco dCloud Support can be limited for legacy router models.
Legacy routers used with Cisco dCloud must support Cisco® Easy VPN to allow a dCloud session to connect to it automatically. At this time, routers running Cisco IOS XE do not support Easy VPN and cannot be used to connect endpoints to Cisco dCloud.
Table 1. Tested Router Models and Configurations for Cisco dCloud
| Router Model | Tested Router IOS Version / Release Notes | Tested AP IOS Version | External/Internet Port (Connect router to Internet) | Switch Ports (Connect router to laptops, IP phones, VXC devices) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 819 | c800-universalk9-mz.SPA.154-3.M9.bin Release Notes | Not Applicable (AP in Unified mode) | WAN GE 0 | FE LAN 0 - 3 (No PoE support) |
| 829GW | ir800-universalk9-bundle.SPA.156-3.M.bin Release Notes | ap1g3-k9w7-mx.153-3.JC | WAN GE 0 (SFP Port, GLC-T copper SFP Required) | GE LAN 0 - 4 (PoE) |
| 871 | c870-advipservicesk9-mz.151-4.M7.bin | Not Applicable | WAN FE 4 | FE LAN 0 - 3 |
| 881 | c880voice-universalk9-mz.153-2.T1.bin | ap801-k9w7-mx.124-10b.JA3 | WAN FE 4 | FE LAN 0 - 3 |
| 89x | c890-universalk9-mz.152-1.T1.bin | ap801-k9w7-mx.124-21a.JA1 | WAN GE 0 | FE LAN 0 - 7 |
| 891F | c800-universalk9-mz.SPA.154-1.T1.bin | Not Applicable | WAN GE 8 | GE LAN 0 - 7 |
| 1811W | c181x-advipservicesk9-mz.151-3.T3.bin | Not Applicable | FE 0 | Switch 2 - 9 |
| 1861 | c1861-advipservicesk9-mz.151-3.T3.bin | Not Applicable | FE 0/0 | ACT 0 - 7 |
| 19xx | c1900-universalk9-mz.SPA.152-2.T.bin Release Notes | ap801-k9w7-mx.124-21a.JA1 | GE 0/0 | (EHWIC) PoE 0 - 7 |
| 1921 | c1900-universalk9-mz.SPA.151-2.T5.bin | Not Applicable | GE 0/0 | (EHWIC) PoE 0 - 7 |
| 2911 | c2900-universalk9-mz.SPA.153-3.M3.bin | Not Applicable | GE 0/0 | (EHWIC) PoE 0 - 6 |