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Updates on unexpected interruptions or outages will be posted below. Note that STARS and WIUP are offline for maintenance every night from midnight to 3:00 a.m, and some Sundays between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Other systems may be offline between 9:00 p.m. Friday and 6:00 a.m. Saturday for scheduled server maintenance. Routine maintenance outside of these windows are posted to our Facebook and Twitter feeds.

Current Status

There are no alerts on unexpected outages for today. Read above if experiencing an issue as it may be planned maintenance.

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Disruption Resolution - Phone systems stabilized (4:18pm)

Norstar/Meridian analog phone service has been restored at this time. If you have any lingering issues, please contact us at support@wiu.edu with details.

  • Date/Time: December 11, 4:10pm
  • Impact: Users of Norstar/Meridian analog phones should now be able to properly place and receive phone calls.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the uTech Support Center at support@wiu.edu during normal business hours. If outside of normal business hours, please contact jt-merritt@wiu.edu.

Disruption Update - Sporadic phone issues impacting some Macomb buildings (2:23pm)

We are aware that some Norstar/Meridian analog phone systems are continuing to have issues placing/receiving calls. Notably in Beu Health Center, the University Union, Brown, Brophy and Horrabin Halls. Technicians are troubleshooting.

  • Date/Time: December 11, approx. 1:45pm
  • Impact: Users of analog telephones in certain areas of campus may experience an inability to place/receive phone calls. Issues are sporadic and not impacting all phones in the same buildings.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the uTech Support Center at support@wiu.edu during normal business hours. If outside of normal business hours, please contact jt-merritt@wiu.edu.

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Disruption Resolution - Phone issues resolved (4:09pm)

All issues with the Norstar/Meridian analog campus phone system have been resolved. If you’re still experiencing problems, please contact the uTech Support Center at support@wiu.edu with details. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we worked to address this issue.

  • Date/Time: December 10, 3:50pm
  • Impact: Users of the Norstar/Meridian phones should all be able to properly place/receive phone calls.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the uTech Support Center at support@wiu.edu during normal business hours. If outside of normal business hours, please contact jt-merritt@wiu.edu.

Disruption Update - Phone system update: many phones should be working (10:11am)

Many Norstar/Meridian analog phones are working, and calls should now go through. If your phone isn't working yet, please wait for another update as we continue to fix the issue. Thank you for your patience!

  • Date/Time: Dec. 10, 10:00 am
  • Impact: Phone systems are starting to come back up; some users of analog phones should start being able to place/receive calls.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the uTech Support Center at support@wiu.edu during normal business hours. If outside of normal business hours, please contact jt-merritt@wiu.edu.

Disruption Update - Phone system update (9:32am)

We are continuing to troubleshoot the issues with Norstar/Meridian (analog) phone lines. VoIP systems remain operational. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this.

  • Date/Time: December 9, 3:15am
  • Impact: Users of analog phone systems are unable to place/receive phone calls

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the uTech Support Center at support@wiu.edu during normal business hours. If outside of normal business hours, please contact jt-merritt@wiu.edu.

Monday, December 09, 2024

Disruption Update - uTech Support Center temporarily relocating to Morgan 122; update on phone system outage (3:35pm)

1) Stipes Hall remains without power, and it’s likely this outage will persist for some time. The uTech Support Center location in Stipes 121 is currently closed due to the outage. Walk-in support and computer repair is available, but it will be limited and offered from Morgan Hall 122 for the time being. Instructors needing to process final exam test scoring are encouraged to visit Morgan Hall 122 as well; 2) While VoIP phone systems are functioning normally, the Norstar/Meridian (analog) phone lines are still down. Unfortunately, we do not yet have an estimated timeline for their restoration.

  • Date/Time: December 9, 3:15am
  • Impact: Users of analog phone systems are unable to place/receive phone calls; Stipes Hall remains without power

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the uTech Support Center at support@wiu.edu during normal business hours. If outside of normal business hours, please contact jt-merritt@wiu.edu.

Disruption Update - Power, phone systems update (11:31am)

1) Per Facilities Management, there is still an ongoing issue with a power outage in Brophy, Stipes and the Spencer Rec Center. This will also affect Bayliss and Henninger Halls. Staff is diligently working on the issue; however, it is expected that the outage issue will last the remainder of today; 2) University Technology is continuing to troubleshoot the issue with the analog phone systems

  • Date/Time: December 9, 3:15am
  • Impact: Users of analog phone systems will be unable to place/receive phone calls. Power outages have impacted network/wireless access in multiple locations across campus.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the uTech Support Center at support@wiu.edu during normal business hours. If outside of normal business hours, please contact jt-merritt@wiu.edu.

Disruption Update - Information on phone systems (8:41am)

This morning's power outage has disrupted many campus telephone systems. Norstar and analog phone lines are currently unavailable, but VoIP systems should function as expected. Technicians are continuing to work on the issue. Updates will be shared as new information becomes available.

  • Date/Time: Dec. 9, 4:30 am
  • Impact: Users of non-VoIP phone systems may be unable to place or receive telephone calls.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the uTech Support Center at support@wiu.edu during normal business hours. If outside of normal business hours, please contact jt-merritt@wiu.edu.

Disruption Notice - Power outage impacting multiple systems and services (7:17am)

We are aware of a ongoing electrical issue on the Macomb campus. Stipes Hall, which houses the uTech Support Center, is currently without power. There may be other areas of campus with systems and services that are unavailable (wireless access points, phone systems, etc.) More information will be available as we receive it.

  • Date/Time: Monday, December 9th, approx. 4:15am
  • Impact: Some individuals may find they are unable to access wireless internet, or use the campus phone systems.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the uTech Support Center at support@wiu.edu during normal business hours. If outside of normal business hours, please contact jt-merritt@wiu.edu.

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Disruption Resolution - Clientless VPN services restored (2:59pm)

The issues affecting the clientless VPN have been resolved.

  • Date/Time: November 20, 2:50pm
  • Impact: Users can utilize the clientless VPN at vpn.wiu.edu to access websites as expected.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the uTech Support Center at support@wiu.edu during normal business hours. If outside of normal business hours, please contact jt-merritt@wiu.edu.

Disruption Notice - Clientless VPN outage (12:16pm)

We’re aware of an issue preventing clientless VPN connections to websites. Please use the GlobalProtect VPN client (available at wiu.edu/vpn) until the issue is resolved. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working to fix this as quickly as possible.

  • Date/Time: November 20th, 12:00 noon
  • Impact: Users attempting to access websites using the clientless VPN will receive a 404 error

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the uTech Support Center at support@wiu.edu during normal business hours. If outside of normal business hours, please contact jt-merritt@wiu.edu.

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Disruption Resolution - WIU-QC power restored (12:48pm)

Power at the Quad Cities campus has been restored, and all systems should be back online. If you notice any lingering issues that you believe may be related to today's power outage, please contact us via a method listed at wiu.edu/supportcenter

  • Date/Time: Oct 29, ~12:00 pm
  • Impact: Power has been restored; users on the WIU-QC campus should have fully access to all technology systems.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the uTech Support Center at support@wiu.edu during normal business hours. If outside of normal business hours, please contact jt-merritt@wiu.edu.

Disruption Notice - Power outage impacting Quad Cities campus (11:15am)

We are aware of a power outage currently impacting the WIU-QC campus. This will impact multiple systems and technologies on campus until power is restored.

  • Date/Time: Oct. 29, 11am
  • Impact: Individuals on the WIU-QC campus are currently without power and may be unable to access systems not powered by emergency generators.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the uTech Support Center at support@wiu.edu during normal business hours. If outside of normal business hours, please contact jt-merritt@wiu.edu.

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