Attend a Meeting: Web Conferencing Participant Guide
If this is your first time participating in a Web conference at the Isoph Institute, we strongly recommend logging in at least 15 minutes prior to your conference. Please print this guide and refer to it when you log into a conference. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us at support@isoph.com.
Step I: Check Your Computer
- Pentium class 166 MHz PC or better
- Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, or XP
- 28.8 kbps modem dial-up or better
- Internet Explorer 4.0 (or higher)
- Cookies must be enabled (no cookie mongers)
- Discontinue use of blocking software (pop-up ad blockers)
- For best performance, turn off e-mail and other applications that require bandwidth
- Full-duplex sound card (optional, not required with audio call)
Netscape and Apple/Macintosh Users
The current version was designed for Internet Explorer and IBM-compatible computers. Internet Explorer can be downloaded here.
Internet Explorer service packs should be current, and, since a software download is required, your network, firewall, and/or PC security must be set to allow this. While many Isoph Institute members use an audio conference call to accompany Web presentations, you may also use voice-over-IP to save on telephone charges. If you use the included voice-over-IP, you will need speakers to hear the audio and a microphone to speak.
Step II: Finding and Joining a Conference
A) Join Meeting and Download Software
Once you have logged in, go to the Web conferencing room, click "Join a Conference" and find your conference. Click the "Join" link next to the meeting you wish to attend.
If it is your first time using the Isoph Institute's Web conferencing, you will be guided though an automated software download. When certificates appear, click Yes to install the components. The download and installation process may take anywhere from a few seconds to five minutes depending on your Internet connection speed.
B) Enter Meeting Information
Fill in the fields provided, including the password given to you for the meeting. (Note: If you have pre-registered for an event or are joining a public meeting, no password will be necessary.)
Following these steps, you should be added to the Web conference.
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