Holding videoconferences via DFNconf

Which capabilities do I have?

• presenting PDF and images
• screen sharing
• revoke the permission to use the camera and microphone
• rights management (muting guests, forbid guests to present)
• see previous actions (like who has disconnected at which time)
• use PINs
• participation via Skype, telephone, Android and iOS smartphones
• instant messaging

Differences between participants

The PIN you enter to join the conference decides if you take part as host or guest.

• Host: knows and enters a PIN
  Guest: no PIN required, if a PIN is set a guest need it to join
  

Using DFNconf

1. Click on the link (invitation e-mail).
2. Click on the green button "Video".

   

3. If you are host enter your PIN. If you are guest just klick "Join".
4. You will enter the conference room.

   

5. Click on the arrow on the left to use the instant messenger, see more information about the participants and get more options.

   

• Click on the coloured stripes to see the time when the presentation have been started, stopped or when participants have joined.

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• Open "Control" by clicking on the three dots to get more options. Guests have fewer capabilities (see "Differences between participants").

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• Click on the two people icon to get information about the participants and to get more options. (see also "Differences between participants").

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Screen, Window Sharing

1. Click on the button "content":

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2. * Firefox (Screen sharing only): Select "Entire Screen" and then "Allow".

   • Chromium: Install the extension. Click on window and then select the window of your choice.

     

Testcalls

Check your audio and video in a web browser by using this URL: http://www.conf.dfn.de/webapp/conference/9791. It's a live-test service: your will see your mirror image with a certain delay and the sound is delayed as well. For H.323, SIP and Skype for Business testcall options visit the DFNconf website.

Troubleshooting

Linux: Microphone problems

If other participants can't hear you, check if your microphone is plugged in. If it is follow this instructions:

1. Open PulseAudio Volume Control. (The icon is located on your panel.)

2. Go to "Input Devices".
3. Check if all input devices will be shown.
4. If you found the microphone which is plugged in, check the muting button. The colour should be the same as the background colour.

   

See Also

• Infinity Connect Desktop Client, Quick Guide PDF, October 2018

• Using the Infinity Connect web app This guide describes how to use the next-generation web app, although not all features are available to all browsers.

• About PINs, Hosts and Guests

• Introduction to Pexip Infinity

• A beginner's guide to Pexip Infinity

• Using your Virtual Meeting Room

• Pexip Infinity components

• DFNconfAdvanced

-- Main.WiebkeHerbst - 12 Nov 2018