Unmanaged Switches - Revision history

Maddieelisejohnson at 21:55, 2 December 2025

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	Meetinghouse firewalls have a limited number of local area network (LAN) ports that devices can be connected to. The number of available network ports can be increased by using a network switch. In most cases, facilities management groups are responsible for purchasing and installing network switches.		Meetinghouse firewalls have a limited number of local area network (LAN) ports that devices can be connected to. The number of available network ports can be increased by using a network switch. In most cases, facilities management groups are responsible for purchasing and installing network switches.

			Prior to the rollout of the Meraki managed network switches, many meetinghouses were equipped with unmanaged switches like the Cisco SG110 pictured above. For a time, these were used in conjunction with the Meraki switches. Due to the number of problems caused by unmanaged switches, we now install Meraki managed switches in all Church meetinghouses.
	Prior to the rollout of the Meraki managed network switches, many meetinghouses were equipped with unmanaged switches like the Cisco SG110 pictured above. ~~These and other unmanaged switches can still be~~ used in conjunction with the ~~new~~ Meraki switches ~~as long as~~ the unmanaged switches ~~are not connected directly to the firewall. Using both the~~ managed ~~and unmanaged~~ switches ~~together can provide more flexibility for the wired network and more room for any additional devices needed later on~~.

	==== Current Installation Standards & Upgrade Path ====		==== Current Installation Standards & Upgrade Path ====

Maddieelisejohnson at 21:54, 2 December 2025

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	New installations now utilize managed switches with expanded port capacity:		New installations now utilize managed switches with expanded port capacity:

	· Current Standard: MS130-24P (24-port managed switch with PoE+)		* Current Standard: MS130-24P (24-port managed switch with PoE+)

	· Replaces: MS120-8FP (8-port unmanaged switch)		* Replaces: MS120-8FP (8-port unmanaged switch)

	This transition delivers three strategic advantages:		This transition delivers three strategic advantages:

	1. Scalability 24-port switches accommodate growth without requiring additional hardware investments. Organizations can expand their network footprint, adding access points, IP cameras, and IoT devices without hitting port limitations.		'''1.''' '''Scalability'''

	2. ~~Proactive Network Management Managed switches provide real-time visibility into~~ network ~~performance~~, ~~enabling:~~		24-port switches accommodate growth without requiring additional hardware investments. Organizations can expand their network footprint, adding access points, IP cameras, and IoT devices without hitting port limitations.

	~~· Per-port traffic monitoring and analytics~~		'''2. Proactive Network Management'''

	~~· VLAN segmentation for enhanced security~~		Managed switches provide real-time visibility into network performance, enabling:

	· Remote troubleshooting and diagnostics		* Per-port traffic monitoring and analytics
			* VLAN segmentation for enhanced security
			* Remote troubleshooting and diagnostics
			* Quality of Service (QoS) prioritization for critical applications

	~~· Quality of Service (QoS) prioritization~~ for ~~critical applications~~		'''3. Enhanced Security Posture Managed infrastructure allows for:'''

	~~3. Enhanced Security Posture Managed infrastructure allows for:~~		* Isolated guest networks
			* Port-level access controls
	· Isolated guest networks		* Anomaly detection and alerting
			* Centralized firmware updates
	· Port-level access controls

	· Anomaly detection and alerting

	· Centralized firmware updates

	==== Recommendation for Existing Installations ====		==== Recommendation for Existing Installations ====

Maddieelisejohnson at 21:51, 2 December 2025

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	Prior to the rollout of the Meraki managed network switches, many meetinghouses were equipped with unmanaged switches like the Cisco SG110 pictured above. These and other unmanaged switches can still be used in conjunction with the new Meraki switches as long as the unmanaged switches are not connected directly to the firewall. Using both the managed and unmanaged switches together can provide more flexibility for the wired network and more room for any additional devices needed later on.		Prior to the rollout of the Meraki managed network switches, many meetinghouses were equipped with unmanaged switches like the Cisco SG110 pictured above. These and other unmanaged switches can still be used in conjunction with the new Meraki switches as long as the unmanaged switches are not connected directly to the firewall. Using both the managed and unmanaged switches together can provide more flexibility for the wired network and more room for any additional devices needed later on.

			==== Current Installation Standards & Upgrade Path ====
			Effective August 2025, our network infrastructure standards have evolved to address growing bandwidth demands and management requirements across all installations.

			==== New Deployment Standard: Managed Switches ====
			New installations now utilize managed switches with expanded port capacity:

			· Current Standard: MS130-24P (24-port managed switch with PoE+)

			· Replaces: MS120-8FP (8-port unmanaged switch)

			This transition delivers three strategic advantages:

			1. Scalability 24-port switches accommodate growth without requiring additional hardware investments. Organizations can expand their network footprint, adding access points, IP cameras, and IoT devices without hitting port limitations.

			2. Proactive Network Management Managed switches provide real-time visibility into network performance, enabling:

			· Per-port traffic monitoring and analytics

			· VLAN segmentation for enhanced security

			· Remote troubleshooting and diagnostics

			· Quality of Service (QoS) prioritization for critical applications

			3. Enhanced Security Posture Managed infrastructure allows for:

			· Isolated guest networks

			· Port-level access controls

			· Anomaly detection and alerting

			· Centralized firmware updates

			==== Recommendation for Existing Installations ====
			We strongly recommend replacing all unmanaged switches with managed alternatives during your next network maintenance cycle.

			While existing unmanaged switches remain functional and supported, upgrading provides measurable operational benefits:

	If an additional switch is needed, order the Meraki MS130-8P-I, MS130-24P or MS130-48P switch. (For areas with extreme temperatures, the MS130R-8P is also available.)		If an additional switch is needed, order the Meraki MS130-8P-I, MS130-24P or MS130-48P switch. (For areas with extreme temperatures, the MS130R-8P is also available.)

HooperJM: Updated the list of switches in the final sentence to reflect the current list of switches.

2024-11-19T23:16:35Z

Updated the list of switches in the final sentence to reflect the current list of switches.

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	If an additional switch is needed, order the Meraki ~~MS120~~-~~8FP~~ or ~~MS120~~-~~24P~~ switch.		If an additional switch is needed, order the Meraki MS130-8P-I, MS130-24P or MS130-48P switch. (For areas with extreme temperatures, the MS130R-8P is also available.)

Brandg423 at 19:08, 22 June 2022

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	~~= Unmanaged Switches =~~
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= Unmanaged Switches =
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Meetinghouse firewalls have a limited number of local area network (LAN) ports that devices can be connected to. The number of available network ports can be increased by using a network switch. In most cases, facilities management groups are responsible for purchasing and installing network switches.

Prior to the rollout of the Meraki managed network switches, many meetinghouses were equipped with unmanaged switches like the Cisco SG110 pictured above. These and other unmanaged switches can still be used in conjunction with the new Meraki switches as long as the unmanaged switches are not connected directly to the firewall. Using both the managed and unmanaged switches together can provide more flexibility for the wired network and more room for any additional devices needed later on.

If an additional switch is needed, order the Meraki MS120-8FP or MS120-24P switch.