# Can Using an SMM Panel Affect Network Performance or Trigger Security Flags?

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**Created:** [July 30, 2025, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/can-using-an-smm-panel-affect-network-performance-or-trigger-security-flags/137155 "2025-07-30T17:51:51Z")\
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Thanks [@Victor\_Becerra](https://community.hubspot.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/620965) for tagging.  
@autosm, Using an SMM panel can sometimes lead to slower network speeds or trigger security alerts, especially with setups like Cisco Meraki. This usually happens because these panels generate a high volume of automated traffic, which can consume bandwidth or appear suspicious to network security tools.

To minimize issues, you can:

- Monitor network traffic regularly
- Use Meraki’s tools to identify and manage SMM traffic separately
- Set bandwidth limits for the panel
- allowlist trusted panel domains or IPs after verifying their safety

Taking these steps can help ensure your network runs smoothly without disrupting the tools you rely on.  
For more on traffic analysis, you can check this:  
Meraki Traffic Analysis and Classification Documentation - [https://documentation.meraki.com/MX/Firewall\_and\_Traffic\_Shaping/Traffic\_Analysis\_and\_Classification](https://documentation.meraki.com/MX/Firewall_and_Traffic_Shaping/Traffic_Analysis_and_Classification)

Also, here’s a helpful reference on safety and security with SMM panels - [Client Challenge](https://www.slideshare.net/Growfollows/safety-and-security-with-smm-panels-what-you-need-to-knowpdf)  
[Social Media Security: Risks, Best Practices, and Tools for 2024](https://blog.hootsuite.com/social-media-security/)

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