Conference Center

Room Reservation System

Office

Connect Instructions:

There are two options for connecting to our rooms/auditoriums.  They are as follows:

Option #1: Direct connect which requires that you download and install a plug-in

1. Make sure that your PC and Internet connection meet the following minimum requirements:

• 800 MHz Processor

• Windows XP/Vista Operating System;
  Note: If you are using a Mac or Linux computer please skip to Option #2.

• Sound Card

• Headset with built-in noise-canceling microphone; See: Purchasing a Headset.
  Note: The microphone may not be activated for some sessions.  In these instances please send your comments and questions to the presenters using the text chat feature of the system.

• 1 GB of RAM

• Internet Explorer V6-7 Not Firefox

• High-Speed Connection to the Internet (minimum download speed: 600 kbps, minimum upload speed: 350 kbps).

2. Test your PC's multimedia capabilities and Internet speed by clicking on the following link:
   http://www.onlineconferencingsystems.com/echo.exe. An application will download to your system. It is safe to use and virus-free. Click on "Run" twice to start the utility. All the test results should be "excellent" or "good."  

3. Click this link to download and install the IDEAL Conference^® Plug-In.

Important Notes:

• This plug-in needs to downloaded and installed every time you enter a room or auditorium. We update our client application often and you must have the current version installed to avoid incompatibility problems.

• If you experience problems downloading and/or installing the IDEAL Conference^® Plug-In, please skip to Option #2.

• Option #2 is only available to participate in webinars offered in auditoriums.

2. Once the plug-in has been installed go to the room you are scheduled to use and click on the link entitled, "click here to enter the room."

3. A dialog box will display prompting you to enter a "User Name" and "Password." Enter your first and last name in the "User Name" field.

4. Please leave the password field blank.

5. Click the Log On button.

Option #2: Direct connect which does not require a plug-in download and installation

If you are using a Mac or Linux computer, or are experiencing a problem downloading and/or installing the IDEAL Conference^® Plug-In:

1. Make sure that your PC and Internet connection meet the minimum requirements listed under option #1 above.

2. Note: You will not be able to use your microphone entering the room using this option. Please send your comments and questions to the presenters using the text chat feature of the system.

3. In order to hear the presenter speaking you need have Adobe Flash Player installed on your PC.
   You can download Flash by clicking in this link.

4. Go to the auditorium you are scheduled to use and click on the link entitled, "Click on this link to enter the auditorium using the IDEAL Group’s web client." Note: Web clients are only available for auditorium use.

5. Click on the link marked Web Client.

6. Enter your first and last name in the User Name field.

7. Please leave the password field blank.

8. Click the Log On button.