Improving Internet Access - Revision history

NormanKR at 22:10, 14 August 2023

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	== '''Introduction''' ==		== '''Introduction''' ==
	~~Meetinghouse internet~~ access is a valuable resource in helping Church members fulfill callings, providing access to Church websites, and helping people learn about the Church and share the gospel. Users should be aware that ~~meetinghouse~~ internet access is a shared resource and that they should not overuse it.		Internet access is a valuable resource in helping Church members fulfill callings, providing access to Church websites, and helping people learn about the Church and share the gospel. Users should be aware that internet access is a shared resource and that they should not overuse it.

	Internet service in ~~meetinghouses~~ is intended to further the purposes of the Church and to support administrative functions. Internet use in meetinghouses that is not Church-related may limit the ability of leaders and members to access Church-related content. This article explores ways to reduce internet traffic and improve network access.		Internet service in Church facilities is intended to further the purposes of the Church and to support administrative functions. Internet use in meetinghouses that is not Church-related may limit the ability of leaders and members to access Church-related content. This article explores ways to reduce internet traffic and improve network access.

	== '''Network Equipment''' ==		== '''Network Equipment''' ==
	Ensuring the network equipment in the ~~meetinghouse~~ meets the standards provided by the Church can help improve internet performance. The following is a list of approved network equipment for the meetinghouse:		Ensuring the network equipment in the Church facility meets the standards provided by the Church can help improve internet performance. The following is a list of approved network equipment for the meetinghouse:

	* Firewall – Meraki MX(xx)		* Firewall – Cisco/Meraki MX(xx)
	* Wireless Access Point (WAP) – Meraki MR(xx)		* Wireless Access Point (WAP) – Cisco/Meraki MR(xx)
	* Network Switch – Meraki MS120-8FP or MS120-24P		* Network Switch – Cisco/Meraki MS120-8FP, MS120-24P, MS210-24P, MS210-48FP

	Making sure that enough WAPs have been properly installed will also improve internet performance in the building. Work with the facilities management group if you think additional WAPs need to be purchased or if existing WAPs need to be moved.		Making sure that enough WAPs have been properly installed will also improve internet performance in the building. Work with the facilities management group if you think additional WAPs need to be purchased or if existing WAPs need to be moved.

NormanKR at 17:29, 3 July 2023

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	Meetinghouse internet access is a valuable resource in helping Church members fulfill callings, providing access to Church websites, and helping people learn about the Church and share the gospel. Users should be aware that meetinghouse internet access is a shared resource and that they should not overuse it.		Meetinghouse internet access is a valuable resource in helping Church members fulfill callings, providing access to Church websites, and helping people learn about the Church and share the gospel. Users should be aware that meetinghouse internet access is a shared resource and that they should not overuse it.

	Internet service in meetinghouses is intended to further the purposes of the Church and to support administrative functions. Internet use in meetinghouses that is not Church-related may limit the ability of leaders and members to access Church-related content. This article explores ways to reduce ~~meetinghouse~~ internet traffic and improve network access.		Internet service in meetinghouses is intended to further the purposes of the Church and to support administrative functions. Internet use in meetinghouses that is not Church-related may limit the ability of leaders and members to access Church-related content. This article explores ways to reduce internet traffic and improve network access.

	== '''Network Equipment''' ==		== '''Network Equipment''' ==
	Ensuring the network equipment in the meetinghouse meets the standards provided by the Church can help improve internet performance. The following is a list of approved network equipment for the meetinghouse:		Ensuring the network equipment in the meetinghouse meets the standards provided by the Church can help improve internet performance. The following is a list of approved network equipment for the meetinghouse:

	* Firewall – Meraki ~~MX6~~(x)		* Firewall – Meraki MX(xx)
	* Wireless Access Point (WAP) – Meraki ~~MR3~~(x)		* Wireless Access Point (WAP) – Meraki MR(xx)
	* Network Switch – Meraki MS120-8FP or MS120-24P		* Network Switch – Meraki MS120-8FP or MS120-24P

	Making sure that enough WAPs have been properly installed will also improve internet performance in the ~~meetinghouse~~. Work with the facilities management group if you think additional WAPs need to be purchased or if existing WAPs need to be moved.		Making sure that enough WAPs have been properly installed will also improve internet performance in the building. Work with the facilities management group if you think additional WAPs need to be purchased or if existing WAPs need to be moved.

	== '''Member Education''' ==		== '''Member Education''' ==
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	== '''Turn Off Wireless''' ==		== '''Turn Off Wireless''' ==
	Technology specialists can turn off the building’s wireless network (Wi-Fi) for appropriate events or timeframes through [https://cnm.churchofjesuschrist.org/ Church Network Manager (CNM.ChurchofJesusChrist.org)]. Turning off the wireless network allows internet access only for wired network devices, such as webcast equipment, clerks’ computers, and some family history center computers. Instructions for disabling wireless access are found here.		Technology specialists can turn off the building’s wireless network (Wi-Fi) for appropriate events or timeframes through [https://cnm.churchofjesuschrist.org/ Church Network Manager (CNM.ChurchofJesusChrist.org)]. Turning off the wireless network allows internet access only for wired network devices, such as webcast equipment, clerks’ computers, and some family history center computers. Instructions for disabling wireless access are found here.

	~~== '''Firewall Filtering Policy''' ==~~
	Leaders can limit the use of the meetinghouse network by selecting more restrictive filtering policies within [https://cnm.churchofjesuschrist.org/ Church Network Manager (CNM.ChurchofJesusChrist.org)]. Instructions for using these filtering policies are in the Internet [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/help/support/meetinghouse-technology/networking/using-filters?lang=eng Filtering Overview].

	== '''Bandwidth Suggestions''' ==		== '''Bandwidth Suggestions''' ==

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	== '''Introduction''' ==		== '''Introduction''' ==

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	If your tested speeds continue to be under the recommended bandwidth, speak with the facility manager about the Internet Service Provider.		If your tested speeds continue to be under the recommended bandwidth, speak with the facility manager about the Internet Service Provider.

	''Email'' [[Mailto:mht@churchofjesuschrist.org\|''MHT@ChurchofJesusChrist.org'']] ''if you are unable to resolve an issue. Contact the'' ''[[Global ~~Service Center (GSC)~~\|Global Service Center (GSC~~) (Global Services Department Wiki article~~)]]'' ''to log a ticket and get support.''		''Email'' [[Mailto:mht@churchofjesuschrist.org\|''MHT@ChurchofJesusChrist.org'']] ''if you are unable to resolve an issue. Contact the'' ''[[Global Services Department\|Global Service Center (GSC)]]'' ''to log a ticket and get support.''

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	If your tested speeds continue to be under the recommended bandwidth, speak with the facility manager about the Internet Service Provider.		If your tested speeds continue to be under the recommended bandwidth, speak with the facility manager about the Internet Service Provider.

	''Email'' [[Mailto:mht@churchofjesuschrist.org\|''MHT@ChurchofJesusChrist.org'']] ''if you are unable to resolve an issue. Contact the'' ''Global Service Center (GSC)'' ''to log a ticket and get support.''		''Email'' [[Mailto:mht@churchofjesuschrist.org\|''MHT@ChurchofJesusChrist.org'']] ''if you are unable to resolve an issue. Contact the'' ''[[Global Service Center (GSC)\|Global Service Center (GSC) (Global Services Department Wiki article)]]'' ''to log a ticket and get support.''

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	== '''Firewall Filtering Policy''' ==		== '''Firewall Filtering Policy''' ==
	Leaders can limit the use of the meetinghouse network by selecting more restrictive filtering policies within Church Network Manager (CNM.ChurchofJesusChrist.org). Instructions for using these filtering policies are in the Internet Filtering Overview.		Leaders can limit the use of the meetinghouse network by selecting more restrictive filtering policies within [https://cnm.churchofjesuschrist.org/ Church Network Manager (CNM.ChurchofJesusChrist.org)]. Instructions for using these filtering policies are in the Internet [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/help/support/meetinghouse-technology/networking/using-filters?lang=eng Filtering Overview].

	== '''Bandwidth Suggestions''' ==		== '''Bandwidth Suggestions''' ==

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== '''Introduction''' ==
Meetinghouse internet access is a valuable resource in helping Church members fulfill callings, providing access to Church websites, and helping people learn about the Church and share the gospel. Users should be aware that meetinghouse internet access is a shared resource and that they should not overuse it.

Internet service in meetinghouses is intended to further the purposes of the Church and to support administrative functions. Internet use in meetinghouses that is not Church-related may limit the ability of leaders and members to access Church-related content. This article explores ways to reduce meetinghouse internet traffic and improve network access.

== '''Network Equipment''' ==
Ensuring the network equipment in the meetinghouse meets the standards provided by the Church can help improve internet performance. The following is a list of approved network equipment for the meetinghouse:

* Firewall – Meraki MX6(x)
* Wireless Access Point (WAP) – Meraki MR3(x)
* Network Switch – Meraki MS120-8FP or MS120-24P

Making sure that enough WAPs have been properly installed will also improve internet performance in the meetinghouse. Work with the facilities management group if you think additional WAPs need to be purchased or if existing WAPs need to be moved.

== '''Member Education''' ==
Mobile devices consume network resources even when they are not actively being used. Encourage members to disconnect from the meetinghouse internet if they do not require this resource for Church-related activities. Most of the content provided by the Church can be downloaded. Encourage teachers with internet access at home to download media content for their lessons before coming to church.

== '''Turn Off Wireless''' ==
Technology specialists can turn off the building’s wireless network (Wi-Fi) for appropriate events or timeframes through [https://cnm.churchofjesuschrist.org/ Church Network Manager (CNM.ChurchofJesusChrist.org)]. Turning off the wireless network allows internet access only for wired network devices, such as webcast equipment, clerks’ computers, and some family history center computers. Instructions for disabling wireless access are found here.

== '''Firewall Filtering Policy''' ==
Leaders can limit the use of the meetinghouse network by selecting more restrictive filtering policies within Church Network Manager (CNM.ChurchofJesusChrist.org). Instructions for using these filtering policies are in the Internet Filtering Overview.

== '''Bandwidth Suggestions''' ==
If the meetinghouse has the following internet uses, then the listed Upload and Download speeds are generally required.
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Internet Uses'''
|'''Upload Speed'''
|'''Download Speed'''
|-
|'''Member and Leader Services (MLS)'''
|56 Kbps
|128 Kbps
|-
|'''General Conference Online Viewing'''
|<nowiki>---</nowiki>
|512 Kbps
|-
|'''Family History Research'''
|256 Kbps
|512 Kbps
|-
|'''Email/General Internet Browsing'''
|256 Kbps
|512 Kbps
|-
|'''Meetinghouse Webcast'''
|Upload Speed

Broadcast Site

(Actual Available Bandwidth)
|Download Speed

Receiving Site(s)

(Actual Available Bandwidth)
|-
|'''Recommended''' '''Bandwidth'''

Important: please see Webcast Overview for specific details.
|10+ Mbps
|20+ Mbps
|}
If your tested speeds continue to be under the recommended bandwidth, speak with the facility manager about the Internet Service Provider.

''Email'' [[Mailto:mht@churchofjesuschrist.org|''MHT@ChurchofJesusChrist.org'']] ''if you are unable to resolve an issue. Contact the'' ''Global Service Center (GSC)'' ''to log a ticket and get support.''