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The lab is signed up for teleconferencing service provided by a company called "ReadyTalk audio and web
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The teleconferencing service is called "BlueJeans". Please see the information below to use it:
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conferencing" (http://esnet.readytalk.com). Using it is a three step process:
 
  
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# Call "ReadyTalk" at 1-866-740-1260 (see below for non-U.S. participants)
 
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# Enter a non-verbal pass code, followed by the # sign. The passcode is 8012727
 
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# When prompted, record your name, followed by the # sign.
 
  
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You will then be connected to the call as a "participant". If you call in before the "leader" is connected you will hear music until she/he calls in.
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'''Conference ID''' 7578012727
  
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For international calls, please check: http://www.readytalk.com/account-administration/international-numbers.
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'''Audio''' Dial: 1-888-240-2560 (US or Canada only) ([http://bluejeans.com/numbers see all numbers]) and enter the Conference ID
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'''Browser and Desktop sharing''' https://bluejeans.com/7578012727 (REMEMBER to turn off microphone and speaker after joining to avoid echoing if you use the phone line for audio)
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'''Meeting system "bluejeans" additional information:'''
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* Using a computer, through a browser go to https://bluejeans.com/7578012727/browser. You can use the desktop sharing feature, audio if your computer has a microphone and speaker, and video if you have a webcam. To do so go to the conference link above and join as guest
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* Using the phone line option should have better audio quality because it is not limited by network speed.
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* If you use a browser, it is recommended to use firefox on mac,windows and linux. Note that you may have to download and install a plugin the first time you use it. On linux, the plugin is only available for 64bit firefox and it needs to be installed it as administrator/superuser.
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* There is a bluejeans app available that you can use on your mobile device to connect. The app can be downloaded from your device's app store.
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* The system can be tested by going to link http://bluejeans.com/111

Revision as of 09:24, 20 August 2014

The teleconferencing service is called "BlueJeans". Please see the information below to use it:


Conference ID 7578012727

Audio Dial: 1-888-240-2560 (US or Canada only) (see all numbers) and enter the Conference ID

Browser and Desktop sharing https://bluejeans.com/7578012727 (REMEMBER to turn off microphone and speaker after joining to avoid echoing if you use the phone line for audio)


Meeting system "bluejeans" additional information:

  • Using a computer, through a browser go to https://bluejeans.com/7578012727/browser. You can use the desktop sharing feature, audio if your computer has a microphone and speaker, and video if you have a webcam. To do so go to the conference link above and join as guest
  • Using the phone line option should have better audio quality because it is not limited by network speed.
  • If you use a browser, it is recommended to use firefox on mac,windows and linux. Note that you may have to download and install a plugin the first time you use it. On linux, the plugin is only available for 64bit firefox and it needs to be installed it as administrator/superuser.
  • There is a bluejeans app available that you can use on your mobile device to connect. The app can be downloaded from your device's app store.
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