Impact of the change on users:
After maintenance is complete, you will need to use the Virtual Private Network (VPN) to access and edit your mason.gmu.edu content if you are not connected to the Mason wired or wireless network (i.e., non-Mason campus location). Downloads and instructions are available:

• Virtual Private Network (VPN) service page 
• What is my VPN Group?

Viewing (HTTP/HTTPS) mason.gmu.edu websites, as well as anonymous FTP access, will not require VPN.

Reason for the change:
ITS is adding a layer of security to mason.gmu.edu content. (ID # 175376)