Managed switch Installation - Revision history

HooperJM at 16:34, 27 January 2025

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	* Every switch will have an SFP module pre-installed in SFP 9 on the "8 Port switch" and SFP 25 on the "24 Port switch".		* Every switch will have an SFP module pre-installed in SFP 9 on the "8 Port switch" and SFP 25 on the "24 Port switch".
	* If a second Meraki switch is needed in the same meetinghouse then an additional SFP module ~~will be shipped to you~~. Install the extra SFP module in Port 10 of the first Meraki 8 Port switch to connect the two Meraki Switches.		* If a second Meraki switch is needed in the same meetinghouse then you will need to order an additional SFP module as well. Install the extra SFP module in Port 10 of the first Meraki 8 Port switch to connect the two Meraki Switches.
	* To install the SFP module- open the lock, insert the module and close the lock. This will lock the SFP module into the switch.		* To install the SFP module- open the lock, insert the module and close the lock. This will lock the SFP module into the switch.
	* Connect the data cable to the SFP modules with the lock closed in the locked position.		* Connect the data cable to the SFP modules with the lock closed in the locked position.

NormanKR at 17:33, 3 July 2023

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	# After labeling, take photos of the current configuration to inform the troubleshooting process if problems occur during the new switch installation.		# After labeling, take photos of the current configuration to inform the troubleshooting process if problems occur during the new switch installation.
	#* It is recommended that you leave a sheet of paper with the cable and port mappings next to the switch. This will facilitate future changes to the network. (example: Port 7 on the switch goes to the Clerk’s office, etc.)		#* It is recommended that you leave a sheet of paper with the cable and port mappings next to the switch. This will facilitate future changes to the network. (example: Port 7 on the switch goes to the Clerk’s office, etc.)

	~~== Data Cable mapping examples: ==~~
	~~[[File:8 port switch config.png\|755x755px]]~~

	=== Figure 1 - One Meraki MS120-8FP (8 port switch) Configuration ===		=== Figure 1 - One Meraki MS120-8FP (8 port switch) Configuration ===

NormanKR at 22:51, 5 January 2023

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	* At least one Meraki managed switch must be installed in every meetinghouse worldwide		* At least one Meraki managed switch must be installed in every meetinghouse worldwide
	* Most meetinghouses will use a combination of the Meraki switch and current unmanaged switches		* Most meetinghouses will use a combination of the Meraki switch and current unmanaged switches
	* The installer will need access to a mobile computer in order to activate and configure the new Meraki switch in ~~Technology~~ Manager(CNM) during the Meraki switch installation		* The installer will need access to a mobile computer in order to activate and configure the new Meraki switch in Church Network Manager(CNM) during the Meraki switch installation
	* All wireless access points (APs) in the meetinghouse must connect directly to the new Meraki managed switch. Do not connect Cisco APs into the Meraki Switch. Upgrade Cisco APs to Meraki APs.		* All wireless access points (APs) in the meetinghouse must connect directly to the new Meraki managed switch. Do not connect Cisco APs into the Meraki Switch. Upgrade Cisco APs to Meraki APs.
	* Every switch will have an SFP module pre-installed in SFP 9 on the "8 Port switch" and SFP 25 on the "24 Port switch"		* Every switch will have an SFP module pre-installed in SFP 9 on the "8 Port switch" and SFP 25 on the "24 Port switch"

NormanKR at 22:51, 5 January 2023

2023-01-05T22:51:00Z

NormanKR at 22:46, 5 January 2023

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	'''Facility Zone''' - Devices that are managed remotely by facility managers, or need the ability to communicate between buildings (Generally HVAC, Door Looks, etc.) Prior to installing the Meraki switch these devices were connected to Port 4 on the Meraki Firewall. Do not leave these devices connected to the Firewall ports.		'''Facility Zone''' - Devices that are managed remotely by facility managers, or need the ability to communicate between buildings (Generally HVAC, Door Looks, etc.) Prior to installing the Meraki switch these devices were connected to Port 4 on the Meraki Firewall. Do not leave these devices connected to the Firewall ports.

	[[File:Screen Shot 2023-01-05 at 3.41.41 PM.png\|frameless\|945x945px]]		[[File:Screen Shot 2023-01-05 at 3.41.41 PM.png\|frameless\|945x945px]]

NormanKR at 22:45, 5 January 2023

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	#Once the light on the new Meraki Switch is solid white then activate the new switch and configure each port in TM.		#Once the light on the new Meraki Switch is solid white then activate the new switch and configure each port in TM.

	==Activating the Meraki Managed Switch in TM==		==Activating the Meraki Managed Switch in CNM==

	#Remove the Meraki Switch from the box and enter the Serial Number(SN) into Technology Manager or TM		#Remove the Meraki Switch from the box and enter the Serial Number(SN) into Technology Manager or CNM
	##To access TM enter ~~<nowiki>~~http://tm.~~churchofjesuschrist~~.org~~</nowiki>~~ into the brower's address bar		##To access CNM enter [http://CNM http://CNM.churchofJesusChrist.org] into the brower's address bar
	##Login to TM using your LDSAccount Username and Password		##Login to CNM using your LDSAccount Username and Password
	#To locate the Switches page in TM:		#To locate the Switches page in CNM:
	##Locate the meetinghouse name where you are installing the new Meraki Switch		##Locate the meetinghouse name where you are installing the new Meraki Switch
	##Click on the Firewall serial number of the correct meetinghouse		##Click on the Firewall serial number of the correct meetinghouse
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	##Click Submit		##Click Submit

	~~---Insert Image--- (Technology Manger)~~		==Configure each Meraki Switch Port in CNM==

	==Configure each Meraki Switch Port in TM==
	1. Configure each switch port by clicking on the ”Manage” button next the Meraki Switch that is being configured.		1. Configure each switch port by clicking on the ”Manage” button next the Meraki Switch that is being configured.

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	'''Facility Zone''' - Devices that are managed remotely by facility managers, or need the ability to communicate between buildings (Generally HVAC, Door Looks, etc.) Prior to installing the Meraki switch these devices were connected to Port 4 on the Meraki Firewall. Do not leave these devices connected to the Firewall ports.		'''Facility Zone''' - Devices that are managed remotely by facility managers, or need the ability to communicate between buildings (Generally HVAC, Door Looks, etc.) Prior to installing the Meraki switch these devices were connected to Port 4 on the Meraki Firewall. Do not leave these devices connected to the Firewall ports.
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	[[File:~~Port Assignment~~.png\|~~left~~\|~~686x686px~~]]


















	==Testing the Liahona network after the Meraki Switch is installed and configured in TM==		==Testing the Liahona network after the Meraki Switch is installed and configured in CNM==
	Now that the Switch is activated in TM and each Switch port is properly configured in TM:		Now that the Switch is activated in TM and each Switch port is properly configured in TM:

NormanKR: /* Typical Meetinghouse Configuration */

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Typical Meetinghouse Configuration

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	~~=Typical Meetinghouse Configuration=~~

	==Steps after installing the Meraki Managed Switch (MS120-8FP or MS120-24P):==		==Steps after installing the Meraki Managed Switch (MS120-8FP or MS120-24P):==

NormanKR at 22:38, 5 January 2023

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	===Figure 4 - One Meraki MS120-24P (24 port switch) Configuration===		===Figure 4 - One Meraki MS120-24P (24 port switch) Configuration===
	[[File:~~Figure 4~~.png\|755x755px]]		[[File:Screen Shot 2023-01-05 at 3.35.33 PM.png\|755x755px]]


	=Typical Meetinghouse Configuration=		=Typical Meetinghouse Configuration=
	~~---INSERT PICTURE---- (Typical meetinghouse Config)~~

	==Steps after installing the Meraki Managed Switch (MS120-8FP or MS120-24P):==		==Steps after installing the Meraki Managed Switch (MS120-8FP or MS120-24P):==

NormanKR: /* Figure 2 - Two Meraki MS120-8FP (8 port switches) Configuration */

2023-01-05T22:33:35Z

Figure 2 - Two Meraki MS120-8FP (8 port switches) Configuration

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	=== Figure 2.1 - Two Meraki MS120-8FP (8 port switches) Configuration in multiple network closets ===		=== Figure 2.1 - Two Meraki MS120-8FP (8 port switches) Configuration in multiple network closets ===
	[[File:~~Config in Multiple network closets~~.png\|755x755px]]		[[File:Screen Shot 2023-01-05 at 3.17.47 PM.png\|755x755px]]

	=== Figure 3 - Three Meraki MS120-8FP (8 port switches) Configuration ===		=== Figure 3 - Three Meraki MS120-8FP (8 port switches) Configuration ===

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	=== Figure 2 - Two Meraki MS120-8FP (8 port switches) Configuration ===		=== Figure 2 - Two Meraki MS120-8FP (8 port switches) Configuration ===
	[[File:~~2 Meraki in multiple network closets~~.png\|755x755px]]		[[File:Screen Shot 2023-01-05 at 3.29.42 PM.png\|755x755px]]

	=== Figure 2.1 - Two Meraki MS120-8FP (8 port switches) Configuration in multiple network closets ===
			===Figure 2.1 - Two Meraki MS120-8FP (8 port switches) Configuration in multiple network closets===
	[[File:Screen Shot 2023-01-05 at 3.17.47 PM.png\|755x755px]]		[[File:Screen Shot 2023-01-05 at 3.17.47 PM.png\|755x755px]]

	=== Figure 3 - Three Meraki MS120-8FP (8 port switches) Configuration ===		===Figure 3 - Three Meraki MS120-8FP (8 port switches) Configuration===
	[[File:~~Figure~~ 3.png\|755x755px]]		[[File:Screen Shot 2023-01-05 at 3.31.33 PM.png\|755x755px]]

	=== Figure 4 - One Meraki MS120-24P (24 port switch) Configuration ===		===Figure 4 - One Meraki MS120-24P (24 port switch) Configuration===
	[[File:Figure 4.png\|755x755px]]		[[File:Figure 4.png\|755x755px]]

	= Typical Meetinghouse Configuration =		=Typical Meetinghouse Configuration=
	---INSERT PICTURE---- (Typical meetinghouse Config)		---INSERT PICTURE---- (Typical meetinghouse Config)

	== Steps after installing the Meraki Managed Switch (MS120-8FP or MS120-24P): ==		==Steps after installing the Meraki Managed Switch (MS120-8FP or MS120-24P):==

	# Verify that the Meraki Firewall has a white light		#Verify that the Meraki Firewall has a white light
	## Orange = Firewall is booting up or may not find access to the internet if light stays orange		##Orange = Firewall is booting up or may not find access to the internet if light stays orange
	## Rainbow cycle = Firewall is communicating with the Meraki cloud		##Rainbow cycle = Firewall is communicating with the Meraki cloud
	## Blinking White = Firewall is functional and updating firmware from the Meraki cloud		##Blinking White = Firewall is functional and updating firmware from the Meraki cloud
	## Solid White = Firewall is online and ready		##Solid White = Firewall is online and ready
	# If the Firewall light is not Blinking or Solid White then review the Meetinghouse Network Troubleshooting guide		#If the Firewall light is not Blinking or Solid White then review the Meetinghouse Network Troubleshooting guide
	# Verify that the Meraki Switch has a flashing or solid white light		#Verify that the Meraki Switch has a flashing or solid white light
	## Orange = switch is booting up or may not find access to the internet if light stays orange		##Orange = switch is booting up or may not find access to the internet if light stays orange
	## Rainbow cycle = communicating with the Meraki cloud		##Rainbow cycle = communicating with the Meraki cloud
	## Blinking white = switch is functional and updating firmware from the Meraki cloud		##Blinking white = switch is functional and updating firmware from the Meraki cloud
	### The switch will reboot once the firmware is installed(light will go back to orange)		###The switch will reboot once the firmware is installed(light will go back to orange)
	## Solid White = Complete and ready		##Solid White = Complete and ready
	# If the Switch Light is not Blinking or Solid White then then review the Meetinghouse Network Troubleshooting guide		#If the Switch Light is not Blinking or Solid White then then review the Meetinghouse Network Troubleshooting guide
	# Once the light on the new Meraki Switch is solid white then activate the new switch and configure each port in TM.		#Once the light on the new Meraki Switch is solid white then activate the new switch and configure each port in TM.

	== Activating the Meraki Managed Switch in TM ==		==Activating the Meraki Managed Switch in TM==

	# Remove the Meraki Switch from the box and enter the Serial Number(SN) into Technology Manager or TM		#Remove the Meraki Switch from the box and enter the Serial Number(SN) into Technology Manager or TM
	## To access TM enter <nowiki>http://tm.churchofjesuschrist.org</nowiki> into the brower's address bar		##To access TM enter <nowiki>http://tm.churchofjesuschrist.org</nowiki> into the brower's address bar
	## Login to TM using your LDSAccount Username and Password		##Login to TM using your LDSAccount Username and Password
	# To locate the Switches page in TM:		#To locate the Switches page in TM:
	## Locate the meetinghouse name where you are installing the new Meraki Switch		##Locate the meetinghouse name where you are installing the new Meraki Switch
	## Click on the Firewall serial number of the correct meetinghouse		##Click on the Firewall serial number of the correct meetinghouse
	##* IMPORTANT NOTE - Verify you are adding the switch to the correct Firewall by matching the SN on the Firewall to the SN on this TM page		##*IMPORTANT NOTE - Verify you are adding the switch to the correct Firewall by matching the SN on the Firewall to the SN on this TM page
	##* If the Serial Numbers do not match then call the GSD. The Firewall must have been activated at the incorrect meetinghouse		##*If the Serial Numbers do not match then call the GSD. The Firewall must have been activated at the incorrect meetinghouse
	## Click on the "Devices" drop down menu and click on "Switches"		##Click on the "Devices" drop down menu and click on "Switches"
	## Enter the new Switch's Serial Number into the "Add a Switch" field		##Enter the new Switch's Serial Number into the "Add a Switch" field
	## Click Submit		##Click Submit

	---Insert Image--- (Technology Manger)		---Insert Image--- (Technology Manger)

	== Configure each Meraki Switch Port in TM ==		==Configure each Meraki Switch Port in TM==
	1. Configure each switch port by clicking on the ”Manage” button next the Meraki Switch that is being configured.		1. Configure each switch port by clicking on the ”Manage” button next the Meraki Switch that is being configured.

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			==Testing the Liahona network after the Meraki Switch is installed and configured in TM==
	== Testing the Liahona network after the Meraki Switch is installed and configured in TM ==
	Now that the Switch is activated in TM and each Switch port is properly configured in TM:		Now that the Switch is activated in TM and each Switch port is properly configured in TM:

	# Verify that the Meraki Wireless Access Points (AP) lights are Green or Blue:		#Verify that the Meraki Wireless Access Points (AP) lights are Green or Blue:
	## Orange - AP is booting (permanent Orange suggests hardware issue)		##Orange - AP is booting (permanent Orange suggests hardware issue)
	## Rainbow - AP is initializing/scanning		##Rainbow - AP is initializing/scanning
	## Blinking Blue - AP is upgrading		## Blinking Blue - AP is upgrading
	## Green - AP is ready with nothing connected		##Green - AP is ready with nothing connected
	## Blue - AP is ready with clients connected		##Blue - AP is ready with clients connected
	## Blinking Orange - AP can't find uplink to switch		##Blinking Orange - AP can't find uplink to switch
	# If the AP lights are not Green or Blue then then review the Meetinghouse Network Troubleshooting guide.		#If the AP lights are not Green or Blue then then review the Meetinghouse Network Troubleshooting guide.
	# Both the wireless Liahona network and wired clerk computers should be able to access ComeUntoChrist.org		#Both the wireless Liahona network and wired clerk computers should be able to access ComeUntoChrist.org
	# If the Network is not working then review the Meetinghouse Network Troubleshooting guide		#If the Network is not working then review the Meetinghouse Network Troubleshooting guide

	== When is a second or third Meraki Switch needed ==		==When is a second or third Meraki Switch needed==
	A second or third Meraki Switch will be needed if:		A second or third Meraki Switch will be needed if:

	# Installing an 8 Port switch and the meetinghouse has more than 4 Wireless Access Points(APs). (Access Points must be connected to the Meraki switch)		#Installing an 8 Port switch and the meetinghouse has more than 4 Wireless Access Points(APs). (Access Points must be connected to the Meraki switch)
	# If the total number of needed Zones and APs is more than 8		#If the total number of needed Zones and APs is more than 8
	# The building has more than one networking closet(Install at least one Meraki Switch per networking closet)		#The building has more than one networking closet(Install at least one Meraki Switch per networking closet)
	# If a third Meraki Switch is needed then it must be connected to an available port(1-8) on the first Meraki Switch. Configure the Port on the First Meraki Switch as a "Link" '''Do not connect the third Meraki Switch to the second Meraki Switch.'''		#If a third Meraki Switch is needed then it must be connected to an available port(1-8) on the first Meraki Switch. Configure the Port on the First Meraki Switch as a "Link" '''Do not connect the third Meraki Switch to the second Meraki Switch.'''
	# If the meetinghouse has multiple network closets then each closet will need a Meraki Switch but the second and third Meraki Switches must be connected to the Meraki Switch is that is connected to the Meraki Firewall.		# If the meetinghouse has multiple network closets then each closet will need a Meraki Switch but the second and third Meraki Switches must be connected to the Meraki Switch is that is connected to the Meraki Firewall.

	* The second Meraki Switch will connect to port SFP 10 on the first Meraki switch. You will need to put an SFP module in Port 10. SFP modules will be shipped to you or you can order additional SFP modules from eMarket (Part # MA-SFP-1GB-TX-A)		*The second Meraki Switch will connect to port SFP 10 on the first Meraki switch. You will need to put an SFP module in Port 10. SFP modules will be shipped to you or you can order additional SFP modules from eMarket (Part # MA-SFP-1GB-TX-A)

	= •Heat Concern- Do Not Stack =		=•Heat Concern- Do Not Stack=

	* Do not stack electronic devices on top of or under the Firewall		*Do not stack electronic devices on top of or under the Firewall
	* Do not stack the 8 Port Meraki Switches on or under another electronic device if possible		*Do not stack the 8 Port Meraki Switches on or under another electronic device if possible
	* The 8 port switch and Firewall need open space around it to stay cool		* The 8 port switch and Firewall need open space around it to stay cool
	* Stacking directly on other devices creates a lack of heat dissipation which can lead to failures		*Stacking directly on other devices creates a lack of heat dissipation which can lead to failures
	* The 24 Port switch has a fan inside to keep it cool. You can stack switches on top of it.		*The 24 Port switch has a fan inside to keep it cool. You can stack switches on top of it.
	---Insert Image--- (Heat Concern)		---Insert Image--- (Heat Concern)

	== Meraki Switch 8 Port mounting slides: ==		==Meraki Switch 8 Port mounting slides:==
	[[File:Slide mouting.jpg]]		[[File:Slide mouting.jpg]]
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