Multipoint Calls (Optional) - Polycom ViewStation EX User Manual

ViewStation EX User Guide

Multipoint Calls (Optional)

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Topic Description
Conference on This feature allows you to bring multiple
Demand (COD) endpoints together in a videoconference
on an unscheduled basis. Its
implementation is covered in this section.
Streaming This section contains instructions about
Video how to enable streaming and view streams
using Apple QuickTime.
Data This section explains how to enable data
Conferencing conferencing on the ViewStation EX
system and how to use the ShowStation®
IP, StreamStation™, and Microsoft
NetMeeting.
People+Content This section gives an overview of this dual
streaming feature.
Your ViewStation EX system can be upgraded to support all of the
multipoint call features described in this section. In order to
upgrade your system to support multipoint calls, you will need to
purchase a multipoint key from Polycom. For detailed instructions
on how to upgrade your system to support multipoint calls, refer to
Upgrading the System for Multipoint Calls
When there are more than two parties participating in a video call,
it is called a multipoint call. You can have up to four parties
participating in a call with the ViewStation EX system.
If you have a BRI network interface, you can place multipoint calls
over a BRI line or over IP (H.323) on the LAN. If you have a
V.35/RS-449/RS-530 network interface, you can place multipoint
calls only over IP on the LAN.
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