Single LAN Configuration
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Single LAN Management
Section titled “Single LAN Management”Single LAN configuration in Meraki appliances provides simplified network setup for environments requiring a single, unified network segment without VLAN complexity. This functionality enables organizations to deploy straightforward network configurations while maintaining comprehensive security and management capabilities. Single LAN mode is ideal for small offices, branch locations, and scenarios where network segmentation is not required, offering simplified administration while preserving advanced appliance features.
Diagram
Section titled “Diagram”Classes
Section titled “Classes”appliance (meraki.domains.organizations.networks)
Section titled “appliance (meraki.domains.organizations.networks)”| Name | Type | Constraint | Mandatory | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| single_lan | Class | [single_lan] | No |
single_lan (meraki.domains.organizations.networks.appliance)
Section titled “single_lan (meraki.domains.organizations.networks.appliance)”| Name | Type | Constraint | Mandatory | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| subnet | String | Regex: ^((25[0-5]|2[0-4][0-9]|1[0-9]{2}|[1-9]?[0-9])\.){3}(25[0-5]|2[0-4][0-9]|1[0-9]{2}|[1-9]?[0-9])\/([1-9]|[12][0-9]|3[0-2])$ | No | |
| appliance_ip | IP | No | ||
| ipv6 | Class | [ipv6] | No | |
| mandatory_dhcp | Boolean | true, false | No |
ipv6 (meraki.domains.organizations.networks.appliance.single_lan)
Section titled “ipv6 (meraki.domains.organizations.networks.appliance.single_lan)”| Name | Type | Constraint | Mandatory | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enabled | Boolean | true, false | No | |
| prefix_assignments | List | [prefix_assignments] | No |
prefix_assignments (meraki.domains.organizations.networks.appliance.single_lan.ipv6)
Section titled “prefix_assignments (meraki.domains.organizations.networks.appliance.single_lan.ipv6)”| Name | Type | Constraint | Mandatory | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| autonomous | Boolean | true, false | No | |
| static_prefix | IP | No | ||
| static_appliance_ip6 | IP | No | ||
| origin | Class | [origin] | No |
origin (meraki.domains.organizations.networks.appliance.single_lan.ipv6.prefix_assignments)
Section titled “origin (meraki.domains.organizations.networks.appliance.single_lan.ipv6.prefix_assignments)”| Name | Type | Constraint | Mandatory | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| type | Choice | independent, internet | Yes | |
| interfaces | List | String[min: 1, max: 10] | No |
Examples
Section titled “Examples”Example-1: The example below demonstrates single LAN configuration.
This configuration manages the primary LAN interface settings for appliances in routed mode. The example includes subnet definitions, DHCP settings, and basic network parameters for single-subnet deployments.
This configuration establishes a single LAN segment using “subnet: 192.168.1.0/24” with the appliance serving as the default gateway at “appliance_ip: 192.168.1.1”, while “ipv6: enabled: true” activates IPv6 support for dual-stack networking. The “mandatory_dhcp: false” setting allows devices to use static IP addresses within the subnet range, providing flexibility for servers and network equipment that require fixed addressing. This simplified configuration eliminates VLAN complexity while maintaining full appliance functionality including firewall, VPN, and traffic shaping capabilities.
meraki: domains: - name: !env domain administrator: name: !env org_admin organizations: - name: !env org networks: - name: !env network_name_single_vlan product_types: - appliance - switch - wireless - camera - sensor - cellularGateway appliance: single_lan: subnet: "192.168.1.0/24" appliance_ip: "192.168.1.1" ipv6: enabled: true mandatory_dhcp: false