(48779) Network Maintenance for Feinberg, HPSNet, and Affiliate Organizations

Scheduled for Aug 23, 06:00 - 07:00 CDT

Scheduled

Northwestern Information Technology will be applying software updates on data network equipment that supports the network services listed below. This work is being performed to address security vulnerabilities. Affected services will be interrupted for 15-20 minutes while this equipment applies updated software.

* Feinberg networks
* High Performance Science Network (HPSNet) networks
* Northwestern University direct connections to Lurie Children's Hospital, Northwestern Medicine, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
* External connectivity for Wi-Fi users connected to eduroam in Northwestern Medicine buildings

Posted Aug 18, 2025 - 13:48 CDT

This scheduled maintenance affects: Voice Services (Telephone Services (Videoconferencing and Telephones)) and Infrastructure (Wired Network Services (Network Connectivity), Wireless Network Services (Network Connectivity)).