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Web conferencing solution allows PC
and Mac computer users using web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer etc.) and
webcam to join multi-site video conferencing meetings hosted by MCU.
Normally, web conferencing solution
does not required licensed H.323 video conferencing client software to be
installed at these PC and Mac computer users.
Web conferencing solution is ideal for organizations with:
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many desktop/notebook PC users, in LAN/WAN environment or public
internet world.
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frequent multipoint video conferencing meetings involving many
branches with 1 or 2 key persons and do not wish to invest too many H.323
hardware video conferencing systems at these branches.
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many mobile and traveling users with video conferencing needs,
and do not want to be bothered with complicated firewall and router NAT/port
forwarding configuration issues in the public e.g. hotel rooms, hotspots
etc.
Most web conferencing solutions available today support
Android devices and iPhone/iPad as well.
The deployment of the web conferencing
solution is fast and easy. All you
need is a web conference server or a MCU with web conference capability.
The choices are
as follows:
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Vidyo web conferencing solution
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Radvision Scopia Elite 5000 MCU.
To achieve the best quality web conferencing
effect, the following accessories are recommended for PC users:
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Good quality webcam with full HD video resolution and 30fps video
frame rate
e.g. Logitech webcam Pro C910.
- USB PC microphone and loudspeaker with
superior echo cancellation
e.g. ClearOne
Chat50 etc.
As the user interface of web
conferencing solution is web browser e.g. Internet Explorer, web
conferencing technology uses firewall port 80 and 443 only. These ports are generally opened if web
browsing is allowed in any organizations.
Making the solution firewall friendly and very good from the
prospective of mobility.
It is like surfing the web. Start the web browser, type the IP address
or URL of the web conferencing server, enter your name, the meeting ID and
a PIN (if necessary) at the web conferencing portal page and join the
meeting.
When in the video conferencing
meeting, the PC users will be able to see all other participants in the
same virtual room/video conferencing meeting.
Most web conferencing solutions
available today also supports H.323 endpoints. Therefore, a video conferencing meeting
with mixed PC web endpoints and H.323 systems is possible.
All users in the same meeting room
will enjoy the same Continuous Presence video layout, conduct or view PC
presentation using H.239 dual video (i.e. simultaneous display of video and
slides presentation) and conference moderation.
As the web conference solution is
1080p30 full HD type, all users will experience 16:9 aspect ratio video.
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