Information for Beginners

Quick Start Guide

Arranging for a videoconference is easy! There are just a few steps that you have to go through. First, decide how many sites are going to participate in the videoconference. If there is only your site and one other, you will have a point-to-point videoconference otherwise it will be a multipoint videoconference that requires use of the Northwestern Multipoint Control Unit (MCU). However, it should be noted that in some cases it may be desirable to stream a two site videoconference. In this case the MCU will have to be scheduled, and you should refer to the section on multi-site videoconferences.

H.323 Videoconferencing Basics

What is H.323 Videoconferencing?

Videoconferencing While Travelling

How to participate in a videoconference while on travel.

Tips for Success

Here are some tips to help you hold a sucessfull videoconference. They include preparing material, getting the room ready, encouraging participation, and videoconferencing etiquette

Videoconferencing Hardware/Software Recommendations

This describes various recommendations for videoconferencing hardware and software

Desktop Videoconferencing

A description of desktop videoconferencing recommendations

• My Conferences - Schedule and manage videoconferences