University of Nevada, Reno - Department of Computer Science & Engineering [Videoconferencing on the Access Grid Node]

Videoconferencing on the Access Grid Node

Videoconferencing meetings scheduled for the Access Grid Node are typically managed by the AGN system administrator, Mike McMahon. With the exception of unusual or unexpected events, users (including faculty and staff) should not attempt to start a videoconference unless they have been trained on the system. However, in the event that unexpected circumstances arise, the following instructions can be used to initiate a videoconference with a remote location.

Logon to the AGN Computer

The AGN computer has a restricted user account which allows guests to load and show their presentations on the AGN computer, as well as make basic videoconferencing connections. Use the following information to logon to the AGN computer:

Username: AGN
Password: grid

Turn on Projectors

The projectors for the system may be turned on using the Power button on each of the units. It takes approximately 45 seconds for the projectors to warm up. When the projectors are turned off - a feat accomplished by pressin ght ePower button twice - they cannot be turned back on for at least one minute due to hardware constraints. Please do not try to frequently turn the projectors on and off as it may damage the hardware or projector bulbs.

Join a Videoconference

To join a conference hosted by another Access Grid Node, the user must know the venue - or virtual location - that the conference is being held. This is typically a room such as Desert Research Institute, University of Nevada, Reno, or Access DC. To join one of the venues, follow these steps:

Open Intetnet Explorer by double-clicking the desktop icon
Press Enter when prompted for a username and password
Select the venue - or virtual room - that you wish to join from the drop-down menus on the inSORS Integrated Communications page
Click the Multicast button next to the drop-down menu with the venue you wish to join
Click Yes on the dialog box that asks is you wish to join the unencrypted venue

At this point, the inSORS videoconferencing software will start. This will automatically transmit video from all four cameras in the room and show all video feeds from remote sites. To change the size of any of the video windows displayed, simply click on the window and press M to change the window size to medium (recommended), or L to make the video window as large as possible. The video windows themselves may be moved to any location across projector screen by simply dragging them, as with any other window.

Support

Any questions relating to the Department of Computer Science & Engineering Access Grid Node, presentations, videoconferences, or other questions should be directed to the AGN system administrator, Matt Whipple, by e-mailing him at mwhipple@cse.unr.edu.