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:
- many desktop/notebook PC users, in LAN/WAN environment or public internet world.
- 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.
- 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:
To achieve the best quality web conferencing effect, the following accessories are recommended for PC users:
- Good quality webcam with full HD video resolution and 30fps video frame rate
- USB PC microphone and loudspeaker with superior echo cancellation
e.g. Logitech webcam Pro C910.
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.