The Challenge
- Firewall licensing on the existing appliance was expiring
- The existing firewall needed to be replaced with minimal downtime
- Business operations depended on continuous internet and network connectivity
Environment
- Small business network
- Existing WatchGuard firewall in production
- Replacement appliance: Cisco Meraki
- Remote coordination with vendor during planning
- On-site implementation for the physical cutover
The Solution
- Planned the replacement, including cutover sequencing and rollback considerations
- Coordinated with the vendor to prepare the Meraki appliance
- Removed the existing WatchGuard firewall on-site
- Installed and connected the new Cisco Meraki appliance
- Verified LAN and WAN connectivity
- Tested internet access from client workstations
- Confirmed the business was operational before leaving the site
Results
Completed
Firewall replacement finished during the planned on-site window.
Restored
Business connectivity verified and end-user access confirmed working.
Documented
New Meraki configuration handed over as part of the environment record.
Technologies Used
- Cisco Meraki
- Business networking
- Firewall deployment