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A network administrator needs to programmatically retrieve network topology, device inventory, and interface status from Cisco Meraki devices across multiple sites. Which API should they use to interact with the Meraki cloud platform?
- AMeraki Wireless API
- BMeraki MV Vision API
- CMeraki Dashboard API
- DMeraki MX Security API
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Meraki Dashboard API
The Meraki Dashboard API is the primary and most comprehensive API for interacting with the Meraki cloud platform. It allows programmatic access to manage and monitor Meraki networks, including retrieving inventory, topology, and device status across all Meraki product lines.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Meraki Wireless API is a subset for wireless-specific functions, not general network topology/inventory.
- B. Meraki MV Vision API is for Meraki smart cameras, not general network management.
- D. Meraki MX Security API is specific to security appliance features.
Meraki Dashboard API
The Meraki Dashboard API is a RESTful API that provides programmatic access to the Cisco Meraki cloud management platform, enabling automation, monitoring, and configuration of Meraki networks and devices.
- Single API for all Meraki product lines.
- Administers networks, devices, and policies.
- Uses API keys for authentication.
- Accessible via the Meraki Dashboard.
Memory trick: The Meraki Dashboard API is the master key to your cloud network kingdom.