Technical Information
Videoconferencing testing for participants is now closed. If you were unable to test you can still watch the livestream of Megaconference Jr. at: http://ccitv.cciu.org or http://video.magpi.net on the day of the event
System Requirements:
H.323 videoconference system.
Single Person Systems - We recommend VCON Vpoint systems, Polycom ViaVideos or PVX, or Tandberg Movi H.323 compliant systems.
Note: At this time, we are NOT allowing NetMeeting, CU-SeeMe or iSIght clients
Room Systems - Room systems should be hardware based such as Polycom, Tandberg, VCON, LifeSize etc.
Network Requirements:
Ideally, you should have a connection to national research and education network such as Abilene (Internet2) in the US, CA*net 4 in Canada, or Gèant in Europe. If you are not sure whether you are connected to such a network, you can download the Internet2 Detective, ask your local network person, or else contact us at the email address below. The preferred connection speed for the event is 768 kbps but we will work with sites connecting at 512, 384, or 192 kbps. If you do not have access to Internet2, your local university may have a site you can use. We can work with you to arrange a site if needed.
Required Presenter Rehearsals:
Once you have requested participation in a presenting group you will be contacted by a member of the technical committee to do a preliminary test of your equipment for compatibility and quality.
Presenters will be contacted separately for rehearsal signups.
You are encouraged to join the earliest rehearsal possible, because if something does not work well, we can work together to resolve it. To participate in a rehearsal, just call in to your assigned MCU, using the calling instructions provided to you, and take turns announcing your presence. An operator will talk to you and perhaps ask you some questions. If you meet all the required criteria, you are done with the rehearsals.
Not sure if what you have will work?
Still wondering how we will connect so many sites simultaneously via video-conferencing?
Our expert Tech Committee is available to answer any and all your questions. Just send them along to us at: