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HooperJM: Clarified information and cleaned up formatting

2025-04-18T21:19:00Z

Clarified information and cleaned up formatting

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	* MS130-24P		* MS130-24P
	** 24 ports		** 24 ports
	** Power over Ethernet PoE		** Power over Ethernet (PoE)
	** Released September 2023		** Released September 2023

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	== Other approved models ==		== Other approved models ==
	* MX75: A high-throughput firewall, for Basic networks (eg meetinghouses, seminaries, and small institutes) that have internet service capable of consistently delivering more than 500Mbps. This firewall will support up to 1Gbps.
	* Other ~~options for a~~ Managed ~~Switch include:~~		=== Other Security Appliances ===
	** MS130-8P-I: This model lacks an in internal fan. Overheating can cause ~~it to cease functioning until it cools down~~.)
	** MS130-48P: ~~For situations where more than 24~~ ports ~~are needed.~~		* MX75
	** MS130R-8P: ~~This is the ruggedized~~ model designed specifically for areas with extreme temperature requirements. It does NOT offer protection against lightning strikes. Please be sure to protect equipment with surge protectors.)		** A high-throughput firewall, for Basic networks (eg meetinghouses, seminaries, and small institutes) that have internet service capable of consistently delivering more than 500Mbps. This firewall will support up to 1Gbps.
	* Meraki MR36
	** Wifi 6, low density, omnidirectional (most budget-friendly option)		=== Other Managed Switches ===
	* Cisco Catalyst 9162I-MR (Wi-Fi 6E, low density, omnidirectional)		*MS130-8P-I
			**8 ports
			**Power over Ethernet (PoE)
			**** This model lacks an in internal fan. Overheating can cause failure. Only use in properly climate controlled environment.
			**Most budget-friendly option
			* MS130-48P:
			** 48 ports
			** Power over Ethernet (PoE)
			* MS130R-8P:
			** Ruggedized model designed specifically for areas with extreme temperature requirements. It does NOT offer protection against lightning strikes. Please be sure to protect equipment with surge protectors.

			=== Other access points ===
	* Cisco Catalyst CW9164-MR		* Cisco Catalyst CW9164-MR
	** Wi-Fi 6E~~, medium~~ density~~, omnidirectional~~		** Omnidirectional
			** Medium density
			** Wi-Fi 6E
			* Cisco Wireless CW9176I-MR
			** Omnidirectional
			** High density
			** Wi-Fi 7
	* Cisco Catalyst CW9166D1-MR		* Cisco Catalyst CW9166D1-MR
	** ~~Wi-Fi 6E, high density, directional~~		** Directional
	* ~~Cisco Catalyst CW9166-MR~~		** High density
	** Wi-Fi 6E~~, high density, omnidirectional~~		** Wi-Fi 6E
	* (Coming soon) Cisco ~~Catalyst CW9176I~~-MR		* (Coming soon) Cisco Wireless CW9176D1-MR
	** ~~Wi-Fi 7, high density omnidirectional~~		** Directional
	* ~~(Coming soon) Cisco Catalyst CW9176D1-MR~~		** High density
	** Wi-Fi 7~~, high density, directional~~		** Wi-Fi 7
	== Deprecated models ==		== Deprecated models ==
	* MR33: Will reach end-of-support July 2026.		* MR33: Will reach end-of-support July 2026.
	* MX64: Will reach end-of-support July 2027.		* MX64: Will reach end-of-support July 2027.
	* MS120 series managed switches: Will reach end-of-support March 2029.		* MS120 series managed switches: Will reach end-of-support March 2029.
			* Meraki MR36 (Wifi 6, low density, omnidirectional.) No end-of-support date announced.

HooperJM: /* Managed Switch */

2025-04-18T21:09:40Z

Managed Switch

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	** Released September 2023		** Released September 2023

	=== Wireless Access ~~Points~~ ===		=== Wireless Access Point ===

	* Cisco Wireless CW9172I		* Cisco Wireless CW9172I

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 The Church meetinghouse network consists of 3 devices: One Firewall, at least one managed Switch, and one or more Wireless Access Points. Meraki sensors are also available as optional add-ons. The Church's Information and Communication Systems department has tested and approved the following Meraki equipment for use in a Church meetinghouse network. All of these devices are available in eMarket.
 == Recommended Devices ==
-* Firewall: MX67 (Security Appliance, firewall, router)
-* Managed Switch: MS130-24P (24 port switch- POE)
+=== Security Appliance (Firewall and Router) ===
-* Wireless Access Point: Cisco Wireless 9172 (Wi-Fi 7, low density, omnidirectional wireless access point)
 == Other approved models ==
 * MX75: A high-throughput firewall, for Basic networks (eg meetinghouses, seminaries, and small institutes) that have internet service capable of consistently delivering more than 500Mbps. This firewall will support up to 1Gbps.

HooperJM: /* Recommended Devices */

2025-04-16T21:24:46Z

Recommended Devices

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	* Firewall: MX67 (Security Appliance, firewall, router)		* Firewall: MX67 (Security Appliance, firewall, router)
	* Managed Switch: MS130-24P (24 port switch- POE)		* Managed Switch: MS130-24P (24 port switch- POE)
	* Wireless Access Point: ~~Cisco Catalyst 9162I-MR (Wi-Fi 6E, low density, omnidirectional)~~		* Wireless Access Point: Cisco Wireless 9172 (Wi-Fi 7, low density, omnidirectional wireless access point)
	* (Coming soon) Cisco Wireless 9172 (Wi-Fi 7, low density, omnidirectional wireless access point)
	== Other approved models ==		== Other approved models ==
	* MX75: A high-throughput firewall, for Basic networks (eg meetinghouses, seminaries, and small institutes) that have internet service capable of consistently delivering more than 500Mbps. This firewall will support up to 1Gbps.		* MX75: A high-throughput firewall, for Basic networks (eg meetinghouses, seminaries, and small institutes) that have internet service capable of consistently delivering more than 500Mbps. This firewall will support up to 1Gbps.
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	* Meraki MR36		* Meraki MR36
	** Wifi 6, low density, omnidirectional (most budget-friendly option)		** Wifi 6, low density, omnidirectional (most budget-friendly option)
			* Cisco Catalyst 9162I-MR (Wi-Fi 6E, low density, omnidirectional)
	* Cisco Catalyst CW9164-MR		* Cisco Catalyst CW9164-MR
	** Wi-Fi 6E, medium density, omnidirectional		** Wi-Fi 6E, medium density, omnidirectional

HooperJM at 16:19, 13 February 2025

2025-02-13T16:19:37Z

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	* Firewall: MX67 (Security Appliance, firewall, router)		* Firewall: MX67 (Security Appliance, firewall, router)
	* Managed Switch: MS130-24P (24 port switch- POE)		* Managed Switch: MS130-24P (24 port switch- POE)
	* Wireless Access Point: Cisco Catalyst 9162I (Wi-Fi 6E, low density, omnidirectional)		* Wireless Access Point: Cisco Catalyst 9162I-MR (Wi-Fi 6E, low density, omnidirectional)
	* (Coming soon) Cisco Wireless 9172 (Wi-Fi 7, low density, omnidirectional wireless access point)		* (Coming soon) Cisco Wireless 9172 (Wi-Fi 7, low density, omnidirectional wireless access point)
	== Other approved models ==		== Other approved models ==
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	* Meraki MR36		* Meraki MR36
	** Wifi 6, low density, omnidirectional (most budget-friendly option)		** Wifi 6, low density, omnidirectional (most budget-friendly option)
	* Cisco Catalyst CW9164		* Cisco Catalyst CW9164-MR
	** Wi-Fi 6E, medium density, omnidirectional		** Wi-Fi 6E, medium density, omnidirectional
	* Cisco Catalyst CW9166D1-MR		* Cisco Catalyst CW9166D1-MR
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	* Cisco Catalyst CW9166-MR		* Cisco Catalyst CW9166-MR
	** Wi-Fi 6E, high density, omnidirectional		** Wi-Fi 6E, high density, omnidirectional
	* (Coming soon) Cisco Catalyst CW9176I		* (Coming soon) Cisco Catalyst CW9176I-MR
	** Wi-Fi 7, high density omnidirectional		** Wi-Fi 7, high density omnidirectional
	* (Coming soon) Cisco Catalyst CW9176D1		* (Coming soon) Cisco Catalyst CW9176D1-MR
	** Wi-Fi 7, high density, directional		** Wi-Fi 7, high density, directional
	== Deprecated models ==		== Deprecated models ==

HooperJM at 22:59, 28 January 2025

2025-01-28T22:59:16Z

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	* Firewall: MX67 (Security Appliance, firewall, router)		* Firewall: MX67 (Security Appliance, firewall, router)
	* Managed Switch: MS130-24P (24 port switch- POE)		* Managed Switch: MS130-24P (24 port switch- POE)
	* Wireless Access Point: Cisco Catalyst 9162I (Wi-Fi 6E ~~access point~~, ~~with 2x2 antennas~~)		* Wireless Access Point: Cisco Catalyst 9162I (Wi-Fi 6E, low density, omnidirectional)
	* (Coming soon) Cisco Wireless 9172 (Wi-Fi 7 access point~~, with 2x2 antennas~~)		* (Coming soon) Cisco Wireless 9172 (Wi-Fi 7, low density, omnidirectional wireless access point)
	== Other approved models ==		== Other approved models ==
	* MX75: A high-throughput firewall, for Basic networks (eg meetinghouses, seminaries, and small institutes) that have internet service capable of consistently delivering more than 500Mbps. This firewall will support up to 1Gbps.		* MX75: A high-throughput firewall, for Basic networks (eg meetinghouses, seminaries, and small institutes) that have internet service capable of consistently delivering more than 500Mbps. This firewall will support up to 1Gbps.
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	** MS130-48P: For situations where more than 24 ports are needed.		** MS130-48P: For situations where more than 24 ports are needed.
	** MS130R-8P: This is the ruggedized model designed specifically for areas with extreme temperature requirements. It does NOT offer protection against lightning strikes. Please be sure to protect equipment with surge protectors.)		** MS130R-8P: This is the ruggedized model designed specifically for areas with extreme temperature requirements. It does NOT offer protection against lightning strikes. Please be sure to protect equipment with surge protectors.)
	* Meraki MR36- Wifi 6 ~~access point~~		* Meraki MR36
	* Cisco Catalyst CW9164- ~~4x4 antenna~~ Wi-Fi 6E ~~access point~~, ~~for medium~~ density.		** Wifi 6, low density, omnidirectional (most budget-friendly option)
	* Cisco Catalyst CW9176I		* Cisco Catalyst CW9164
	* Cisco Catalyst CW9176D1		** Wi-Fi 6E, medium density, omnidirectional
			* Cisco Catalyst CW9166D1-MR
			** Wi-Fi 6E, high density, directional
			* Cisco Catalyst CW9166-MR
			** Wi-Fi 6E, high density, omnidirectional
			* (Coming soon) Cisco Catalyst CW9176I
			** Wi-Fi 7, high density omnidirectional
			* (Coming soon) Cisco Catalyst CW9176D1
			** Wi-Fi 7, high density, directional
	== Deprecated models ==		== Deprecated models ==
	* MR33: Will reach end-of-support July 2026.		* MR33: Will reach end-of-support July 2026.
	* MX64: Will reach end-of-support July 2027.		* MX64: Will reach end-of-support July 2027.
	* MS120 series managed switches: Will reach end-of-support March 2029.		* MS120 series managed switches: Will reach end-of-support March 2029.
	* Cisco Catalyst CW9166D1-MR
	* Cisco Catalyst CW9166-MR

HooperJM at 22:41, 28 January 2025

2025-01-28T22:41:13Z

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	* Meraki MR36- Wifi 6 access point		* Meraki MR36- Wifi 6 access point
	* Cisco Catalyst CW9164- 4x4 antenna Wi-Fi 6E access point, for medium density.		* Cisco Catalyst CW9164- 4x4 antenna Wi-Fi 6E access point, for medium density.
	* Cisco Catalyst CW9166D1-MR, and CW9166-MR: For situations with extreme density requirements. These access points support more than double the number of simultaneous connections as the Meraki MR36. It may be useful for stake centers utilizing WiFi for language translation and/or assisted listening.		* Cisco Catalyst CW9176I
			* Cisco Catalyst CW9176D1
	== Deprecated models ==		== Deprecated models ==
	* MR33: Will reach end-of-support July 2026.		* MR33: Will reach end-of-support July 2026.
	* MX64: Will reach end-of-support July 2027.		* MX64: Will reach end-of-support July 2027.
	* MS120 series managed switches: Will reach end-of-support March 2029.		* MS120 series managed switches: Will reach end-of-support March 2029.
	* Cisco Catalyst CW9166D1-MR ~~(Wi-Fi 6E,~~		* Cisco Catalyst CW9166D1-MR
	* Cisco Catalyst CW9166-MR		* Cisco Catalyst CW9166-MR

HooperJM: Updated the access points recommended

2025-01-28T22:39:42Z

Updated the access points recommended

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	The Church meetinghouse network consists of 3 devices: One Firewall, at least one managed Switch, and one or more Wireless Access Points. Meraki sensors are also available as optional add-ons. The Church's Information and Communication Systems department has tested and approved the following Meraki equipment for use in a Church meetinghouse network. All of these devices are available in eMarket.		The Church meetinghouse network consists of 3 devices: One Firewall, at least one managed Switch, and one or more Wireless Access Points. Meraki sensors are also available as optional add-ons. The Church's Information and Communication Systems department has tested and approved the following Meraki equipment for use in a Church meetinghouse network. All of these devices are available in eMarket.

	== Recommended Devices ==		== Recommended Devices ==
			* Firewall: MX67 (Security Appliance, firewall, router)
	* Firewall: MX67		* Managed Switch: MS130-24P (24 port switch- POE)
	* Managed Switch: MS130-24P		* Wireless Access Point: Cisco Catalyst 9162I (Wi-Fi 6E access point, with 2x2 antennas)
	* Wireless Access Point: ~~MR36~~		* (Coming soon) Cisco Wireless 9172 (Wi-Fi 7 access point, with 2x2 antennas)

	== Other approved models ==		== Other approved models ==

	* MX75: A high-throughput firewall, for Basic networks (eg meetinghouses, seminaries, and small institutes) that have internet service capable of consistently delivering more than 500Mbps. This firewall will support up to 1Gbps.		* MX75: A high-throughput firewall, for Basic networks (eg meetinghouses, seminaries, and small institutes) that have internet service capable of consistently delivering more than 500Mbps. This firewall will support up to 1Gbps.
	* Other options for a Managed Switch include:		* Other options for a Managed Switch include:
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	** MS130-48P: For situations where more than 24 ports are needed.		** MS130-48P: For situations where more than 24 ports are needed.
	** MS130R-8P: This is the ruggedized model designed specifically for areas with extreme temperature requirements. It does NOT offer protection against lightning strikes. Please be sure to protect equipment with surge protectors.)		** MS130R-8P: This is the ruggedized model designed specifically for areas with extreme temperature requirements. It does NOT offer protection against lightning strikes. Please be sure to protect equipment with surge protectors.)
	* ~~(Coming soon)~~ Cisco Catalyst CW9166D1-MR, and CW9166-MR: For situations with extreme density requirements. These access points support more than double the number of simultaneous connections as the Meraki MR36. It may be useful for stake centers utilizing WiFi for language translation and/or assisted listening.		* Meraki MR36- Wifi 6 access point
			* Cisco Catalyst CW9164- 4x4 antenna Wi-Fi 6E access point, for medium density.
	== ~~Expiring~~ models ==		* Cisco Catalyst CW9166D1-MR, and CW9166-MR: For situations with extreme density requirements. These access points support more than double the number of simultaneous connections as the Meraki MR36. It may be useful for stake centers utilizing WiFi for language translation and/or assisted listening.
			== Deprecated models ==
	* MR33: Will reach end-of-support July 2026.		* MR33: Will reach end-of-support July 2026.
	* MX64: Will reach end-of-support July 2027.		* MX64: Will reach end-of-support July 2027.
	* MS120 series managed switches: Will reach end-of-support March 2029.		* MS120 series managed switches: Will reach end-of-support March 2029.
			* Cisco Catalyst CW9166D1-MR (Wi-Fi 6E,
			* Cisco Catalyst CW9166-MR

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2024-11-20T04:05:39Z

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	The Church meetinghouse network consists of 3 devices: One Firewall, at least one managed Switch, and one or more Wireless Access Points. Meraki sensors are also available as optional add-ons. The Church's Information and Communication Systems department has tested and approved the following Meraki equipment for use in a Church meetinghouse network. All of these devices are available in eMarket.		The Church meetinghouse network consists of 3 devices: One Firewall, at least one managed Switch, and one or more Wireless Access Points. Meraki sensors are also available as optional add-ons. The Church's Information and Communication Systems department has tested and approved the following Meraki equipment for use in a Church meetinghouse network. All of these devices are available in eMarket.

	Recommended Devices		== Recommended Devices ==
	~~Firewall: MX67~~
	~~Managed Switch: MS130-24P~~
	~~Wireless Access Point: MR36~~

	~~Other approved models~~		* Firewall: MX67
	~~MX75~~: A high-throughput firewall, for Basic networks (eg meetinghouses, seminaries, and small institutes) that have internet service capable of consistently delivering more than 500Mbps. This firewall will support up to 1Gbps.		* Managed Switch: MS130-24P
	~~Other options for a~~ Managed Switch ~~include:~~		* Wireless Access Point: MR36
	~~MS130-8P-I~~: ~~This model lacks an in internal fan. Overheating can cause it to cease functioning until it cools down.)~~
	MS130-~~48P: For situations where more than 24 ports are needed.~~
	MS130R-8P: This is the ruggedized model designed specifically for areas with extreme temperature requirements. It does NOT offer protection against lightning strikes. Please be sure to protect equipment with surge protectors.)
	~~(Coming soon) Cisco Catalyst CW9166D1-MR, and CW9166-MR~~: ~~For situations with extreme density requirements. These access points support more than double the number of simultaneous connections as the Meraki~~ MR36~~. It may be useful for stake centers utilizing WiFi for language translation and/or assisted listening.~~

	Expiring models		== Other approved models ==
	MR33: Will reach end-of-support July 2026.
	MX64: Will reach end-of-support July 2027.		* MX75: A high-throughput firewall, for Basic networks (eg meetinghouses, seminaries, and small institutes) that have internet service capable of consistently delivering more than 500Mbps. This firewall will support up to 1Gbps.
	MS120 series managed switches: Will reach end-of-support March 2029.		* Other options for a Managed Switch include:
			** MS130-8P-I: This model lacks an in internal fan. Overheating can cause it to cease functioning until it cools down.)
			** MS130-48P: For situations where more than 24 ports are needed.
			** MS130R-8P: This is the ruggedized model designed specifically for areas with extreme temperature requirements. It does NOT offer protection against lightning strikes. Please be sure to protect equipment with surge protectors.)
			* (Coming soon) Cisco Catalyst CW9166D1-MR, and CW9166-MR: For situations with extreme density requirements. These access points support more than double the number of simultaneous connections as the Meraki MR36. It may be useful for stake centers utilizing WiFi for language translation and/or assisted listening.

			== Expiring models ==

			* MR33: Will reach end-of-support July 2026.
			* MX64: Will reach end-of-support July 2027.
			* MS120 series managed switches: Will reach end-of-support March 2029.

HooperJM: Created article

2024-11-20T00:43:29Z

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The Church meetinghouse network consists of 3 devices: One Firewall, at least one managed Switch, and one or more Wireless Access Points. Meraki sensors are also available as optional add-ons. The Church's Information and Communication Systems department has tested and approved the following Meraki equipment for use in a Church meetinghouse network. All of these devices are available in eMarket.

Recommended Devices
Firewall: MX67
Managed Switch: MS130-24P
Wireless Access Point: MR36

Other approved models
MX75: A high-throughput firewall, for Basic networks (eg meetinghouses, seminaries, and small institutes) that have internet service capable of consistently delivering more than 500Mbps. This firewall will support up to 1Gbps.
Other options for a Managed Switch include:
MS130-8P-I: This model lacks an in internal fan. Overheating can cause it to cease functioning until it cools down.)
MS130-48P: For situations where more than 24 ports are needed.
MS130R-8P: This is the ruggedized model designed specifically for areas with extreme temperature requirements. It does NOT offer protection against lightning strikes. Please be sure to protect equipment with surge protectors.)
(Coming soon) Cisco Catalyst CW9166D1-MR, and CW9166-MR: For situations with extreme density requirements. These access points support more than double the number of simultaneous connections as the Meraki MR36. It may be useful for stake centers utilizing WiFi for language translation and/or assisted listening.

Expiring models
MR33: Will reach end-of-support July 2026.
MX64: Will reach end-of-support July 2027.
MS120 series managed switches: Will reach end-of-support March 2029.