Cellular Data Management

Creating a Cellular Data Profile 

To access the Cellular Data Profiles feature:  

• Log in to the Cisco Meraki Dashboard  

• From the left navigation menu, click Organization  

• Select SIM Cards from the dropdown menu  

• Click on the Cellular Data Profile tab 

 

Use the following steps to create a new Cellular Data Profile: 

Step 1: Initiate Profile Creation  

• Navigate to Organization → SIM Cards → Cellular Data Profile  

• Click the Add Profile button 

 

Step 2: Configure General Settings  

The General Settings section captures the basic identifying information for your profile.  

Fields to Complete 

Field	Description
Profile Name	A unique, descriptive name for the profile
Description	A brief explanation of the profile's purpose

 

After providing the profile name and description, select Next to continue to the data plan configuration. 

 

Step 3: Define Data Plans  

The Data Plans section allows you to configure the specific data usage parameters for this profile.  

 

 

Configuration Options 

Settings	Descriptions
SIM Card Slot	SIM1, SIM2 or eSIM
Data Cap	Data limit for an individual SIM's service plan
Data Reset Frequency	The period over which the data cap applies.  This can be monthly, weekly or daily
Reset on	The date when the reset needs to happen
Data Usage Thresholds	Percentage of data cap that can be consumed before a defined action is triggered.

Once configured, data usage thresholds can trigger predefined actions based on the SIM role. 

Primary SIM 

When the Primary SIM reaches its configured usage threshold, the following actions can be applied: 

• Alert – A notification is generated to inform users that the configured usage threshold has been met. 

• Failover – The device automatically switches connectivity from the Primary SIM to the Secondary SIM to help prevent exceeding the data cap or incurring overage charges. 

Secondary SIM 

When the Secondary SIM reaches its configured usage threshold, the following actions can be applied: 

• Alert – A notification is generated once the defined usage threshold is reached. 

• Failback – The device switches connectivity back to the Primary SIM, if available and within its allowable usage limits. 

These actions allow users to proactively manage data consumption and automate SIM switching based on defined policy thresholds. 

Once the data plan settings are configured, select Next to proceed to the device assignment step. 

 

Step 4: Assign Devices 

The Assign Device section enables association of the profile with specific supported devices. 

 

Device Selection Process 

• Review the list of available devices in your organization 

• Identify the device(s) you want to assign to this profile 

• Select the appropriate device(s) from the assignment list 

• Click “Assign” to move devices from ‘Available’ to ‘Assigned’ section  

• Click “Next” to proceed 

Select the appropriate MG cellular gateway (or other supported device) from the list, then click Next to proceed to the Summary page. 

 

Step 5: Review Summary and Save 

The Summary Page provides a comprehensive overview of all settings before the profile is saved. 

Click Save to create the profile 

 

Edit or Delete a Cellular Data Profile 

Under the Cellular Data Profiles tab, all configured data profiles are displayed for review and management. 

 

Select the three-dot (⋮) menu next to a profile to access the following options: 

• Edit – Modify the settings of the selected profile 

• Delete – Remove the selected profile 

• Assign – Assign one or more devices to the selected profile 

 

Summary Page 

To provide clear visibility into data consumption, the Summary page includes a dedicated Cellular Data Usage section. 

The Data Usage feature incorporates two visual indicators: a Meter Gauge and a Bar Graph. These tools use color-coded ranges and percentage-based thresholds to clearly display proximity to the configured data cap.