Recent advances in internet
speed and reliability have opened up new possibilities for videoconferencing
over IP networks. What was once possible only over dedicated
bandwith lines is now possible over the packet switched architecture
of the internet. These advances can help universities, businesses,
and even individuals stay in touch and communicate effectively over
long distances. However, with the flurry of activity in this
new area, it is easy to get lost along the way. This guide is
designed to help lead you through the (sometimes very confusing) steps
that it takes to implement IP videoconferencing for your own personal
or business use. If you'd like to read about a few of the possible
applications for IP videoconferencing, click here.
Getting Started
Before you can begin setting
up any software or hardware for videoconferencing, you must ask yourself
a few questions:
Who am I planning on communicating with?
How important to me are audio/video quality?
What are my computer's capabilities?
Internet connection?
Processor power?
How much money am I willing to spend on IP Videoconferencing?
You might also like to familiarize yourself
with certain factors that can affect a videoconference. For a discussion
of these factors, click here.
Once you believe you know the
answers to these questions (don't worry, your answers may change)
continue on to the rest of the guide.
Happy Videoconferencing!
Now, onto The Basics...
This site was last updated on 7/16/02
