WebEx Requirements and Suggested Recommendations
Recommended Requirements
- Desktop computer/laptop/iPad
- HD/HQ webcam
- Telephone
- Headset with microphone (for VoIP)
- Broadband/high speed internet (1.5mbps minimum/3mbps preferred)
HD Video – Supported Webcams
- Logitech C310
- Logitech C510
- Microsoft LifeCam Cinema
- Microsoft LifeCam Studio
- Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000
- Microsoft LifeCam HD-5001
- Microsoft LifeCam HD-6000
- Cisco Systems V3 CUVA
- TANDBERG PrecisionHD
- Apple Inc. iSight (select models)
Instructor
- Call-in to phone bridge using a physical phone instead of VoIP
- Use a desktop computer with a HD camera
- Avoid using wireless
- Set parameters for the session with students such as:
- All participants will be muted
- Unmute when asking a question
- Preface the conversation with an introduction to activate “Active Speaker” mode
- Start the question with “This is first name, last name...,” then state the question.
- Preface the conversation with an introduction to activate “Active Speaker” mode
- Keep an eye on Chat window for student questions
- If there are bandwidth issues, have participants disable video
- Enable video when speaking along with mic
Participant (Student)
- Avoid using wireless (unless using iPad or mobile device)
- If using VoIP audio option, use headset to avoid echo during session
- Do not activate mic until ready to speak
- Mute mic when not talking
- If there are bandwidth issues, disable video
