AirPlay and AppleTV unavailable indefinitely

Wireless

Update 4 Jan 2016: AirPlay and AppleTV communication is now working.

Note that we cannot guarantee that AirPlay will continue to work. The AirPlay protocol is designed for small home networks, not the large, enterprise network at EMU. AirPlay problems are difficult to resolve at best and may prove unresolvable in the future.

Compatibility of AirPlay and AppleTV communication protocols with our network is marginal and we have always experienced varying degrees of problems supporting them.  As of now they are not working and we do not have a timetable for restoring them.  Anyone expecting to use them should prepare for alternative means of projecting their screen, such as a direct cable connection.

If you are unable to find a workaround for your particular situation, please call the Helpdesk to discuss at 540-432-4557 (x4557 on the Harrisonburg campus.)

Network outage Saturday August 15

Multiple Servers, Network

Update, 5:00pm:All services are restored.

Update, 2:00pm:Problems continue and technicians are pursuing several mitigations. We have extended the outage until 5:00pm. While most critical services remain functional we expect occasional interruptions of service to continue.

Update, noon:  Problems have occurred with the upgrade.  At this time we do not know how long it will take to resolve them.  While most critical services remain functional we expect occasional interruptions of service to continue.

Between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM Information Systems will be replacing a core component of the network.  All network services–including but not limited to, internet access, printing, myEMU, Moodle, and SIS–will be interrupted for brief intervals as connections are transferred to the new equipment. This will affect services in Harrisonburg, Lancaster, and off-campus. We recommend against using the network or network services during this time, but if you do, please be prepared for service interruptions.

If you have questions or concerns please contact the Information Systems Helpdesk at helpdesk@emu.edu or x4357 (540-432-4357).