Worldwide 29% (which includes USA 48%, Utah 67%).russellhltn wrote:"Over 4,100 MH firewall upgrades ..." What percentage is that?
If the network is congested then there are two option: increase capacity (bandwidth) and/or decrease use (load).russellhltn wrote:"The goal: 100% of MH firewalls running the new configuration" ... some units are refusing to upgrade because they don't have the bandwidth to support everyone.
Network problems happen two ways: 1) people cannot get on the network due to insufficient connections, and 2) slow network performance due to high use. The firewall upgrade addresses the #1 by adding more connections, and #2 by increasing by 240% the firewall's ability to route network packets.
If meetinghouse Internet access is slow due to high usage, then unit leaders should teach members about appropriate ways to use (or not use) the MH network. Unit leaders should teach members what is appropriate (and inappropriate) to do on the meetinghouse network. The MH network priorities are: 1. unit leader services (Church records, donations, etc.), 2. family history/temple/missionary work, and 3. gospel learning and instruction. For gospel instruction, teachers should download media content to their devices before coming to Church (since several people simultaneously streaming live video may cripple the network).
After this, if bandwidth continues to be insufficient, then unit leaders should discuss ISP options with the FM.
Support for the old firewall configuration is very limited. If repairs are needed, then firewall will receive the current MH firewall configuration.
It is best for upgrades to take place in a planned, proactive manner--so STSs/FMs should plan to upgrade firewalls to the current configuration.