SD-WAN
Smart Assist
Designed, Delivered, Optimised.
We bring structure, clarity, and expert execution to every SD-WAN deployment. Your network will perform with the reliability and intelligence your business expects.
SD-WAN can simplify complex networks and boost performance, but only when deployed properly. That’s where we come in. From early-stage planning to full rollout and user acceptance testing, 247 Tech Solutions ensures your Meraki SD-WAN deployment is aligned to your business needs and executed with precision.
Whether you’re transitioning from traditional WAN or scaling a new environment, we tailor the architecture and handle the heavy lifting.
What’s Included
Service Coordination & Planning
We begin with structured planning sessions led by a Project Manager and Cisco Meraki Engineer.
Includes:
- Reviewing prerequisites and project scope.
- Defining roles and responsibilities.
- Scheduling a High-Level Design (HLD) session.
- Planning around delivery timelines and change management.
- Delivering a detailed project plan with milestones.
High-Level Design (HLD)
Define your SD-WAN architecture based on real business needs.
Includes:
- Mapping WAN topology, breakout strategy, and failover design.
- Classifying sites and defining transport diversity.
- Building traffic policies and integration with SD-Branch.
- Optimising for cloud applications.
- Delivering a reviewed and signed-off HLD document.
Bill of Materials (BoM)
A complete, accurate BoM aligned with your HLD.
Includes:
- MX sizing (throughput, users, tunnels).
- Optional MR and MS gear for SD-Branch.
- MG cellular devices for failover.
- SASE components like Umbrella.
- Itemised list with part numbers, quantities, and licensing.
Low-Level Design (LLD)
Get into the technical details with a deployment-ready LLD.
Includes:
- Site templates, VLANs, and IP addressing.
- AutoVPN topology and SD-WAN policies.
- Firewall rules and threat protection.
- Final design validated before config rollout.
Configuration & Dashboard Setup
Our team sets up and configures your Meraki environment in the Dashboard.
Includes:
- Creating organisations and networks.
- Applying templates and policies.
- Setting up AutoVPN, SD-WAN, firewall, and traffic shaping.
- Enabling monitoring, logging, and alerts.
Device Deployment & Site Activation
We deploy your Meraki gear and validate it’s working as expected.
Includes:
- Connecting MX, MR, MS, MG devices to the cloud.
- Verifying registration and licensing.
- Testing AutoVPN, WAN uplinks, and policy-based routing.
- Validating failover and performance per site.
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Make sure the solution meets expectations before go-live.
Includes:
- Building a test plan mapped to SLAs and use cases.
- Testing tunnel performance, failover, app performance, and policy enforcement.
- Documenting results and capturing formal signoff.
Training & Knowledge Transfer
We empower your teams with the knowledge to operate and support the network.
Includes:
- Role-based training for IT and support staff.
- Remote training recorded for later use.
- Tailored quick-reference guides.
Documentation Handover
Complete project documentation for future reference and ongoing operations:
Includes:
- HLD and LLD documents.
- Finalised BoM.
- Config templates and deployment notes.
- UAT test results and signoff.
- Operational runbook.
- Licensing summary and escalation contacts.
Ready to get your SD-WAN project moving?
We’ll make sure it’s done right, from start to finish.
Seamlessly integrate Meraki SD-WAN with:
Cisco Umbrella (secure web gateway)
Identity providers (via SAML)
Third-party security (IPSec VPNs)
