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Cisco MG51-HW End of Life & End of Support

Cisco Meraki MG51 5G Cellular Gateway

Supported through May 30, 2030

The MG51 was Meraki's high-performance 5G cellular gateway for branch primary or backup WAN links, reaching end-of-sale November 28, 2025 with support through May 30, 2030. The MG52 is the direct successor, carrying forward 5G SA/NSA connectivity in the same rugged IP67 form factor. Buyers building out cellular WAN redundancy today should specify the MG52.

Cisco MG51-HW lifecycle milestone dates

End-of-Sale Date
Nov 28, 2025
Last Date of Support (LDoS)
May 30, 2030

Dates per Cisco’s official End-of-Sale/End-of-Life bulletin. Verify against your support contract before acting.

Running past End-of-Sale or Last Date of Support means no new Cisco TAC, hardware replacement, or security fixes. Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, scopes a like-for-like or better replacement, confirms TAA compliance, accepts the Government Purchase Card (GPC), and plans a low-risk cutover.

Upgrade or extend support on your schedule

Tell us what you run and a Cisco Solutions Specialist will map the replacement or support path with TAA-compliant, GPC-payable options. No obligation.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Cisco MG51-HW end of life?

Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the MG51-HW effective Nov 28, 2025. The Last Date of Support (LDoS) is May 30, 2030, after which Cisco no longer provides support. Check the milestone dates on this page and plan your refresh accordingly.

What replaces the Cisco MG51-HW?

Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco Meraki MG52 5G Cellular Gateway. Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, can quote the replacement TAA-compliant and GPC-payable, and help plan the cutover.

Can I still get support for the MG51-HW?

Yes, until the Last Date of Support (May 30, 2030) with an active SmartNet/Solution Support contract. After LDoS, independent third-party maintenance can extend hardware coverage. Uniqcli can review your install base, confirm coverage, and quote extended support or a refresh side by side.