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The Campus Network Upgrade Project
Project Description and Scope
Network Services (or Information Technology Services) will be upgrading the network
infrastructure at all UofM locations.
The project consists of 3 major phases:
- Phase 1 – Replacement of network switches
- Phase 2 - Replacement of wireless access points
- Phase 3 – Replace of network access controller.
Note: These dates, times, and building schedule can be adjusted as needed.
Network Upgrade Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Will the network be off-line during a specific timeframe? Does that mean that the
network is unavailable during that time or just intermittently?
Assume that no network will be available during the entire time frame for your building's
date.
Will phones be affected?
RingCentral phones will be unavailable during the switch replacement. Users can download
the RingCentral and use their cell phone if needed.
Will I need to reboot my machine after the network upgrade is completed?
Yes, a reboot is suggested.
Will this affect my wireless connection?
Yes, your wireless connection will not be available during the building's switch over.
Who do I call if I my network is not working?
Call the Service Desk at 901.678.8888. Please let them know the building and room
number you are calling about.
Network Upgrade Tentative Project Timeline
Information Technology Services (ITS) will launch a network upgrade to all buildings on campus beginning February 3, 2025. Below you will find a schedule of buildings with dates and expected outage times.
| Main | Billy Mac Jones | 2/4/25 | 5:30 PM | 11:00 PM | Complete |
| Main | Newport Hall | 2/4/25 | 5:30 PM | 11:00 PM | Complete |
| Main | Finch-Center | 2/6/25 | 6:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Complete |
| Main | Rec Center | 2/6/25 | 6:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Complete |
| Main | Southern Garage | 2/7/25 | 6:00 AM | 10: 00 AM | Complete |
| Main | Athletic Office | 2/13/25 | 5:30 PM | 11:00PM | Complete |
| Main | Student Wellness Center | 2/18/25 | 6:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Complete |
| Main | V. Lane Rawlins Service Court Facility (Bookstore) | 2/18/25 | 5:30 PM | 11:00 PM | Complete |
| Main | Scates Hall | 2/25/25 | 5:30 PM | 11:00 PM | Complete |
| Main | Student Health Center | 2/27/25 | 5:30 PM | 11:00 PM | Complete |
| Main | Crews Venture Lab | 3/4/25 | 5:30 PM | 11:00 PM | Complete |
| Main | Honors Hall | 3/6/25 | 5:30 PM | 11:00 PM | Complete |
| Main | Industrial Arts Building | 3/6/25 | 5:30 PM | 11:00 PM | Complete |
| Main | Hayden Hall | 3/10/25 | 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM | Complete |
| Main | Rose Theater | 3/10/25 | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | Complete |
| Main | McCord Hall | 3/11/25 | 6:00 AM | 8:30 AM | Complete |
| Main | Browning Hall | 3/11/25 | 6:00 AM | 8:30 AM | Complete |
| Main | Campus School | 3/12/25 | 8:00 AM | 9:30 AM | Complete |
| Main | Campus School Annex | 3/12/25 | 8:00 AM | 9:30 AM | Complete |
| Main | Lipman Hall | 3/13/25 | 8:00 AM | 9:30 AM | Complete |
| Main | Orgel Hall | 3/13/25 | 2:30 PM | 6:00 PM | Complete |
| Main | Robinson Hall | 3/26/25 | 5:30 PM | 11:00 PM | Complete |
| Main | Ball Hall | 3/27/25 | 5:30 PM | 11:00 PM | Complete |
| Main | Ellington Hall | 4/1/25 | 5:30 PM | 11:00 PM | Complete |
| Main | Life Sciences | 4/3/25 | 5:30 PM | 11:00 PM | Complete |
| Main | Smith Chemistry | 4/10/25 | 5:30 PM | 11:00 PM | Complete |
| Main | Patterson Hall | 4/17/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | Mitchell Hall | 4/22/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | Johnson Hall | 4/24/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | Clement Hall | 4/29/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | Rawls Hall | 5/12/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | Smith Hall | 5/12/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | South Hall | 5/12/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | |
| Main | Fieldhouse | 5/13/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | Journalism | 5/14/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Law | Law Building | 5/15/25-5/16/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | LLC | 5/19/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | University Center | 5/20/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | Centennial Place | 5/21/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | Carpenter Complex | 5/22-23/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | Graduate and Student Family Housing (GSFH) | 5/27-5/28 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | Manning Hall | 6/3/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | Dunn Hall | 6/5/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | CCFA | 6/10/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | ACB | 6/12/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | CHB (Speech & Hearing) | 6/13/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | CHB (Nursing) | 6/16/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | Psychology | 7/1/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | International Center | 7/3/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | FIT | 7/8/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | PG2 | 7/10/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | McWherter Library | 7/14-16/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | Admin Building | 7/19/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | Wilder Tower/Brister | 7/21-23/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | SWC | 7/29/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | Wilson Holiday Inn | 8/1/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | Engineering Admin | 8/4/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | Engineering Tech | 8/5/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | Engineering Science | 8/6/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | ERIC | 8/7/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | Music | 8/12/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | Theatre | 8/12/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | Jones Hall | 8/20/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | Scheidt Center | 8/20/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | Baseball | 9/11/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | Golf | 9/11/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | Softball | 9/11/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | Laurie Walton (MBB) | 9/12/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | Building 52 | 10/15/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
| Main | Building 2 | 10/16/25 | 12:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Complete |
Wireless Network Replacement
| Main | Alumni Center | 11/10/25 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Complete |
| Main | Finch Center | 11/11/25 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Complete |
| Main | Student Wellness Center | 11/12/25 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Complete |
| Main | Athletic Office Building | 11/13/25 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Complete |
| Main | Crews | 11/17/25 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Complete |
| Main | Browning | 11/18/25 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Complete |
| Main | Hayden | 11/19/25 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Complete |
| Main | Health Center | 11/20/25 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Complete |
| Main | Herzog | 11/24/25 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Complete |
| Main | BMJ Closet | 11/24-25/25 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Complete |
| Main | Bookstore | 11/25/25 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Complete |
| Main | Art Building | 11/26/25 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Complete |
| Main | Journalism | 11/26/25 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Complete |
| Main | McWherter Library | 12/1-2/25 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |