How Do I Trade Up from Old Meraki Gear to New Models?
Last updated: October 2026
To trade up from old Meraki gear, plan an upgrade. There is no standing Meraki trade-up offer on Cisco's public pages. Check the end-of-life dates, choose new models, check which licences carry over, and recycle the old units. A case-by-case discount may apply.
Megatron Technology is an authorised Cisco Networking Partner in Singapore.
How do you trade up from old Meraki gear?
Check the end-of-support dates on the Meraki End-of-Life page.
Choose the new models by sizing, not by name.
Check which licences carry over (see the table).
Ask about a case-by-case discount if the old units have a lot of licence term left.
Remove the old units from your organisation and recycle them through Cisco Takeback or IT recycling services.
Which licences carry over?
| Case | Co-Term | Subscription |
|---|---|---|
| MR to MR | Carries over | Carries over to Wi-Fi 6 APs only |
| To Wi-Fi 7 (CW) APs | Carries over | Needs a CW licence |
| MS or MX to a different model | New licence (model-specific) | Carries over within the same size tier |
| Small MX to medium MX | New licence | New licence |
Your organisation uses one licensing model. You cannot mix Co-Term and Subscription licences.
Can you buy someone else's old gear?
Be careful. The previous owner must unclaim the device. Licences and warranties do not transfer. See Why Second-Hand Meraki Gear Often Cannot Be Claimed.
Where can I read more?
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Meraki trade-up programme?
There is no standing trade-up offer on Cisco's public pages. A case-by-case discount may apply. Ask us.
Do our old licences move to the new devices?
It depends on the licensing model and device type. MR licences carry over most often. Other licences can be model-specific.
What do we do with the old units?
Remove them from your organisation. Recycle them through Cisco Takeback or other IT recycling services.
How do you plan a Meraki trade-up with us?
Send us your inventory and licence page. We plan the upgrade and check for a discount. Lead times are typically 1–2 weeks, depending on SKU. Reach out to us for a quote if you need a price. Contact us.
Megatron Technology (est. 1990, UEN 199002644W) is an authorised Cisco Networking Partner and Managed Services Provider in Singapore, and a Fortinet reseller. Our 4 Cisco-certified engineers design, licence, procure, deploy and support Cisco Meraki, FortiGate and Cisco enterprise networks. Verify us on the Cisco Partner Locator. Contact: +65 6346 2001 · info@megatron.com.sg.
Sources (checked October 2026):
Meraki End-of-Life Products and Dates (https://documentation.meraki.com/General_Administration/Other_Topics/Meraki_End-of-Life_(EOL)_Products_and_Dates)
Meraki Co-Termination Licensing Overview (https://documentation.meraki.com/General_Administration/Licensing/Meraki_Co-Termination_Licensing_Overview)
Cisco Takeback and Reuse Program (cisco.com)