What is Church Network Manager

What is CNM? 

 

What is Church Network Manager (CNM)? 

Church Network Manager (CNM) is a cloud-based network administration platform that centralizes the management of IT infrastructure across Church meetinghouses. As network complexity increases with wireless access points, switches, security systems, and IoT devices. CNM provides stake technology specialists (STSs) with unified visibility and control over their entire network ecosystem. 

 

Core Functionality 

CNM serves as a system of record for meetinghouse network infrastructure, providing: 

Asset & Inventory Management 

• Property addresses and unit identifications 

• Device model numbers and serial numbers 

• Hardware activation status 

• Real-time online/offline device monitoring 

Network Configuration Visibility 

• DHCP-assigned IP addresses 

• Static IP address assignments 

• Network topology visualization 

• Port and throughput information 

Administrative Controls 

• Wireless network activation/deactivation 

• Remote device troubleshooting capabilities 

• Centralized firmware and configuration management 

Organizational Intelligence 

• Announcements from Church headquarters 

• Contact information for key stakeholders 

• Stake and area organizational hierarchy 

 

Use Cases 

CNM eliminates the need for spreadsheets, manual device tracking, or on-site visits for routine diagnostics. Technology specialists can: 

• Audit network health across multiple buildings from a single dashboard 

• Respond to connectivity issues with remote diagnostics before dispatching on-site support 

• Plan infrastructure upgrades using accurate inventory and capacity data 

• Maintain security compliance by managing wireless access controls centrally