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Free Wireless Access point for IT Professionals to try.

Attreu · 2013-08-15 14:59:14

Work in or with IT in Ireland ? or own a small business and want a solution for guest wifi? You can get a free Wireless Access point by signing up and taking part in a 1 hour live webinar details on the thread I started here: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057014245 The access point is suitable for home…

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Work in or with IT in Ireland ? or own a small business and want a solution for guest wifi?

You can get a free Wireless Access point by signing up and taking part in a 1 hour live webinar details on the thread I started here:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057014245

The access point is suitable for home use and has some cool features that let you monitor stats on your wireless traffic.

They do call you to qualify your interest before the webinar which should be fine if you're in IT.

afaik you need a work email address and cannot sign up with a gmail address, i may be wrong though.

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#2 15-08-2013 04:20PM

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http://meraki.cisco.com/freeap

European countries require a valid VAT ID for shipment

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#3 15-08-2013 04:32PM

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Didn't look for a VAT number from me. Maybe they request it after you've done the webinar and before you get your product

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#4 15-08-2013 04:56PM

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fdevine wrote: »

Didn't look for a VAT number from me. Maybe they request it after you've done the webinar and before you get your product

Yeah maybe because its says " .... for shipment."

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#5 15-08-2013 05:25PM

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One per organisation and needs valid VAT number for shipping. Great offer for sys admins I guess, which is what its aimed at.

https://www.loughlinstown.ie/
Have a weather station?, why not join the Ireland Weather Network - http://irelandweather.eu/

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#6 16-08-2013 06:09PM

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Attreu wrote: »

Work in or with IT in Ireland ? or own a small business and want a solution for guest wifi?

You can get a free Wireless Access point by signing up and taking part in a 1 hour live webinar details on the thread I started here:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057014245

The access point is suitable for home use and has some cool features that let you monitor stats on your wireless traffic.

They do call you to qualify your interest before the webinar which should be fine if you're in IT.

afaik you need a work email address and cannot sign up with a gmail address, i may be wrong though.

Thanks OP,
I know them from couple of years ago, the company that I worked for set up trial public APs with Cloud Management in a Co. Dublin area.
I'll try and attend one of the intro webinars to see what's new.

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#7 16-08-2013 06:14PM

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Im prop taking this wrong but would that mean you wouldnt have to pay for broadband so I could get rid of m contract with eircom?

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#8 16-08-2013 06:29PM

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tacofries wrote: »

Im prop taking this wrong but would that mean you wouldnt have to pay for broadband so I could get rid of m contract with eircom?

you're right, yes you're taking it wrong.

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#9 16-08-2013 07:10PM

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tacofries wrote: »

Im prop taking this wrong but would that mean you wouldnt have to pay for broadband so I could get rid of m contract with eircom?

You won't need a Physical Management Controller (fancy Access Point/ Wireless Router), it'll be in the cloud. You'll still need Access point(s) where you want the Wireless to work and Internet connection for it to work.
The difference between this and traditional office wireless is that with them you would only need access points around the place, no connection back to a local Controller.

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#10 16-08-2013 11:57PM

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Cheers for this OP, signed up for the webinar and the product seems pretty cool.

We have two simple wireless networks setup within one office which shouldn't be the case so looking for a solution in the long term, this could be just the ticket

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#11 19-08-2013 01:11PM

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No prob Guys. Glad people are getting benefit of this.

This video explains what the product is:

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#12 19-08-2013 01:52PM

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Just signed up there now....when does it ask for the VAT number guys??

Cheers,
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#13 19-08-2013 04:40PM

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If anyone is interested in these the company i work for is a reseller and i can get someone in touch with you. Really neat product.

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#14 19-08-2013 04:44PM

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mbroaders wrote: »

If anyone is interested in these the company i work for is a reseller and i can get someone in touch with you. Really neat product.

Is it also free?

They ask for the VAT number after you do the webinar, I've had an email from someone asking a few questions about where I work.

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#15 19-08-2013 05:24PM

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AM I correct in saying this AP will stop workign when the license on it expires.

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#16 19-08-2013 05:49PM

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jamesd wrote: »

AM I correct in saying this AP will stop workign when the license on it expires.

Yes, it comes with a 3yr license, for free.

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#17 19-08-2013 07:49PM

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demixed wrote: »

Is it also free?

Hah! No far from it. The beauty of these is that you dont need a wireless controller to control multiple points though. So if you decide to put one in your office you may want to extend it.

AM I correct in saying this AP will stop workign when the license on it expires.

3 year licence and it does stop working once that licence expires.

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#18 20-08-2013 11:50AM

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Did the webinar and got confirmation the AP is on its way..

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#19 20-08-2013 12:05PM

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howamidifferent wrote: »

Did the webinar and got confirmation the AP is on its way..

I did this mornings webinar but no confirmation about the AP. All i got was an email thanking me for attending.

Did you ring/mail them?

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#20 20-08-2013 12:11PM

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Belfunk wrote: »

I did this mornings webinar but no confirmation about the AP. All i got was an email thanking me for attending.

Did you ring/mail them?

Same here, replied looking for confirmation that the AP would be sent and did they want my VAT number and got nothing back yet.

Good webinar, software looks pretty cool.

The email had a link for documentation and a recording of the webinar but it doesn't seem to contain any links from what I can see - anybody else have similar?

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#21 20-08-2013 12:28PM

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D'Agger wrote: »

Same here, replied looking for confirmation that the AP would be sent and did they want my VAT number and got nothing back yet.

Good webinar, software looks pretty cool.

The email had a link for documentation and a recording of the webinar but it doesn't seem to contain any links from what I can see - anybody else have similar?

Same deal here, done the webinar but nada from them yet.....

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#22 20-08-2013 12:47PM

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Same as above. Did the webinar and got the thank you email but no confirmation of the free AP. I responded with shipping address and VAT number but haven't heard anything yet.

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#23 20-08-2013 12:48PM

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I've registered, clicked on the BYOD webinar and it says "This video is private". What am I doing wrong?

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#24 20-08-2013 12:51PM

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I did the webinar last November. In spite of numerous promises and several emails the promised WiFi router never arrived.
I did however receive lots of marketing emails..

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#25 20-08-2013 12:55PM

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my webinar seems to be 28th August
Introduction to Cloud Managed Security

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#26 20-08-2013 12:55PM

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When I signed up for the webinar last week, I got a call from one of their sales people. I missed the call but heard the voice mail later. However, the sales rep emailed me after the missed call, so I replied back to that address this morning after the webinar to let them know I had attended. Got an immediate mail asking for VAT number and shipto addresss to which I replied. minutes later I got a confirmation mail advising me the AP was on its way. Twenty minutes later I got another call from sales asking me when we plan to add or upgrade our network infrastructure etc...Says they'll call me again next week to see how I get on with the AP...follow up re any possible sale etc...

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#27 20-08-2013 12:59PM

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i'm guessing you'll have to fulfil all of the requirements below to get one?

IT professionals receive a FREE Cisco Meraki access point with a 3-year cloud management license, a £699 value.
While Cisco Meraki webinars are open to all audiences, to be eligible for a free access point, participants must:

Attend the live webinar in its entirety
Enter a valid company name
Be an IT professional
Register with a shipping address in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Belgium, Austria, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland or Poland. We cannot ship free APs outside of these regions, and cannot ship to post office boxes.
European countries require a valid VAT ID for shipment
Register with their organization's email address
Confirm eligibility and shipping address with a Cisco Meraki representative by phone
If you are unable to accept your AP due to restrictions, (e.g., Erate), we will be happy to provide you with a trial AP, which can be returned following your evaluation of our solution
As APs are provided as an educational tool to those new to the Cisco Meraki platform, individuals and organizations who have received a free access point through other promotions are not eligible. Limit one free AP per organization and per individual. Due to abuse, we cannot provide free access points to individuals who register with yahoo, gmail, hotmail, and other similar email addresses.

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#28 20-08-2013 02:17PM

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Yeah I've pretty much adhered to all of that

Will ring before the end of the week if I don't get a mail back

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#29 20-08-2013 02:28PM

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D'Agger wrote: »

Yeah I've pretty much adhered to all of that

Will ring before the end of the week if I don't get a mail back

Same here!!

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#30 20-08-2013 04:34PM

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Cheers OP. I've signed up for this. Got a phone call then from Meraki and because the company I'm working for are a premier level partner I'm now going for a days training in London. I also get a Meraki Switch and Firewall.

Delighted with this, thanks again!!

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#31 20-08-2013 11:48PM

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Attended Webinar this morning. Missed followup phone call but replied to email and supplied VAT no and shipping address. Got email this evening that AP has sipped. Looking at UPS tracking, its scheduled for delivery tomorrow!!

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