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My issue is Chromecast is dropping sometimes during streaming. I've worked with Cisco support for 2 two months without solution. &nbsp;So my hardware vendor suggests using Meraki wifi network instead to see if the issue can be solved. &nbsp;They said it is better for Meraki AP to use Meraki SW. &nbsp;We are in the stage to remodel an old building and upgrade AP. So I am not sure if it may be good time to try Meraki Wifi or not.<br><br>Thank you so much for both of your help.
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My current SW is Cisco C9300. &nbsp;Do you know if Meraki AP can be connected and works with this SW? &nbsp;Thank you&nbsp;
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Cause is yet to be determined.<br />
Do you monitor utilization whether the issue relates to network saturation?<br />
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How many streams are being accessed, received ?<br />
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&nbsp;Replacing APs I think is premature as they merely extend the network you have.<br />
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Is the issue over subscription?
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Thank you very much for your advice. &nbsp;Based on your suggestions and inputs. I think we wouldn't go to Meraki route at this time.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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We currently have Cisco Wifi network with the controller 5508. My network equipment vendor said Cisco Meraki is better. &nbsp;My questions are:<br>1. Should we change to Meraki wifi network?<br>2. If yes, due to budget limitation, we can not change wifi network for all of buildings at one time, can we change to Meraki wifi building by building and keep both wifi networks running at the same time?<br>3. We have to buy Merake switches. &nbsp;Can Merake switch talks with Cisco switch? <br><br>Thank you so much for your help in advance. <br><br><br>
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We currently have Cisco Wifi network with the controller 5508. My network equipment vendor said Cisco Meraki is better.  My questions are:
1. Should we change to Meraki wifi network?
2. If yes, due to budget limitation, we can not change wifi network for all of buildings at one time, can we change to Meraki wifi building by building and keep both wifi networks running at the same time?
3. We have to buy Merake switches.  Can Merake switch talks with Cisco switch?
Thank you so much for your help in advance.

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