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Requirements for using Live Conference PRO™.
To use the features in web meeting room,
your computer must meet the requirements listed below.
• 56 Kbps (or higher) Internet connection
• Microsoft Windows 2000, XP or Vista
• Headset with microphone attached*
* If you will only be watching and listening in the meeting
room, you only need speakers or a headset connected to your
computer.
To provide you with the complete Live Conference PRO™
experience, we recommend your computer meet the suggested system
requirements below.
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Minimum |
Suggested |
| Microprocessor (CPU): |
1.7 GHz |
2.0 GHz or faster |
| Operating System: |
Windows
2000® |
Windows XP® |
| Memory (RAM): |
512 MB |
1+ GB |
| Screen Resolution: |
800 x 600 |
1024 x 768 |
| Internet Connection: |
56 Kbps |
Broadband Cable or DSL |
Note: A shared or wireless Internet
connection can cause a disconnection from the web meeting room if video or
desktop broadcasting is used.
When
using a dial-up (56k or less) Internet connection, there may be times when the
audio becomes broken. This can occur when bandwidth-consuming features are
used such as Live Video Conferencing, or Live Desktop.
Click
here for system requirements for the Live Meeting Screen
Recorder.
Inviting Guests to my web meetings who are using
a Mac.
Premium Video Services - Minimum Requirements
Three Steps to Take Before Broadcasting Live Video
Step 1
Test the UPLOAD speed of your Internet
connection.
The upload speed determines which screen size and frames per second you can use.
• UPLOAD - how fast content is delivered from your computer to
others.
• DOWNLOAD - how fast your connection delivers content to your computer.
Important Notes:
A. The download speed that is provided by most IPS's is
usually 3 to 4 times faster than the upload speed. Example - a 1.5mb DSL or
Cable Internet connection could mean the upload speed (used to send your video),
is only 256 Kbps.
Your upload and download speed can be affected by the number of
other people sharing the same Internet connection.
B. For optimal video conferencing, the download speed of
other's in the room must be at least as fast as your upload speed.
C. If anyone in the room experiences audio break-up, the
person broadcasting video needs to select a lower frame rate and/or smaller
screen size.
D. A Guest with a slower connection may choose to receive
just the audio by clicking the Tools/Features button, and then select Co-Browser
from the menu. If the Operator's video appears in the upper right corner of the
meeting room, a Guest can disable that incoming stream by right-clicking on the
video, and then select 'Disable Operator Video' from the menu.
Step 2
Computer and Internet
speed requirements.
Using a computer or Internet connection that does not meet the
minimum requirements may produce audio break-up and poor video quality.
Test your upload Internet speed using one of the free services
below.
(Opens a new browser.)
http://www.speedtest.net
http://bandwidthplace.com/speedtest
http://www.pcpitstop.com/internet/default.asp
Microprocessor (CPU): 2.6 GHz processor or faster
Memory (RAM): 1+ GB
Bandwidth Requirements - Includes Audio VoIP
176 x 144 screen size
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1 |
FPS |
74 |
Kbps
sending or receiving |
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3 |
FPS |
170 |
Kbps
sending or receiving |
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5 |
FPS |
160 |
Kbps
sending or receiving |
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10 |
FPS |
430 |
Kbps
sending or receiving |
352 x 288 screen size
|
1 |
FPS |
157 |
Kbps sending
or receiving |
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3 |
FPS |
420 |
Kbps sending
or receiving |
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5 |
FPS |
595 |
Kbps sending
or receiving |
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10 |
FPS |
507 |
Kbps sending
or receiving |
640 x 480 screen size
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1 |
FPS |
224 |
Kbps sending
or receiving |
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3 |
FPS |
625 |
Kbps sending
or receiving |
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5 |
FPS |
908 |
Kbps sending
or receiving |
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10 |
FPS |
517 |
Kbps sending
or receiving |
Step 3
Bandwidth efficiency
tips, and how to create a white background.
Using a light background reduces the amount of bandwidth
required when broadcasting video, and requires less processing from the webcam.
A well-lite room produces the best quality image. Dark backgrounds and poorly-lite
rooms require more bandwidth and place a higher demand on the webcam. This often
results in poor image quality and requires a faster Internet connection for
those receiving the broadcast.
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