Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I request a meeting for which IEEE Web Conferencing setup, management, and support?
Please submit your request via the Schedule a Meeting form.

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2. What's E-Z Conferencing?
Submit an E-Z Conferencing request to have IEEE Web Conferencing do all of your conferencing setup in advance. You will be provided with necessary access information, system requirements and other instructions for distribution to your meeting hosts and participants for all future meetings. Use your online meeting room on-demand whenever you need to 24/7 - without submitting additional requests. Limited IEEE Web Conferencing support available.

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3. What's One-Way Broadcasting?
One-Way Broadcasting is a desktop Voice Over the Internet [VoIP} option that allows presenters to deliver a talk an audience who views the presentation online while listening to the presentation over their computer speakers. In most cases, participants also submit questions and comments online. Presenters are encouraged to rely on a broadband, wired connection. Ask your Web Conference Specialist or online meeting administrator about specific system requirements.

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4. What's Two-Way audio?
Two-Way audio is a desktop Voice Over the Internet [VoIP] option that allows multiple participants in an online meeting to communicate with each other using computer microphones and speakers. Presenters should rely

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5. What's an online conference center?
An online conference center also referred to as an online meeting room is the virtual location where meeting participants convene. A Web Conferencing Specialist or an online meeting administrator provides access information - in most cases consisting of a URL and Login.

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6. Which web conferencing product should I use?
An IEEE Web Conferencing specialist will work with you to identify the tools that best meet your needs.

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7. What equipment do I need to conduct a web conference?
Specific system requirements can depend on the type of activity that will take place during your meeting(s) (e.g., displaying PowerPoint, displaying your desktop, displaying video, phone audio, computer audio, etc.). Your IEEE Web Conferencing specialist will provide detailed system requirements

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8. Can I Use IEEE Web Conferencing services for personal or professional reasons unrelated to IEEE?
IEEE Web Conferencing products and services are available to volunteers, staff for the exclusive purpose of conducting IEEE-related business.

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9. Do I need an IEEE web account to setup or access a web conference?
An IEEE web account is typically NOT required. Certain exceptions may occur depending on the requirements and preferences of the individual or group requesting a conference.

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10. How does audio work?
Please see audio options.

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11. Do I need to have my own teleconferencing provider?
It is not necessary to have your own teleconferencing provider. In most cases

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12. Is it free?
IEEE Web Conferencing Services are fee-based.
Please see detailed service options and fees.

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13. Can I pay for web conferencing services by credit card?
An internal IEEE Account number is required for services delivered by or available through IEEE Web Conferencing.

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14. What's an Owner Account?
An Owner Account gives you the ability to fully manage all of your group's conferencing activity. Administrator privileges give you full control to create and manage meetings rooms, schedule meetings, or launch instant meetings. IEEE Web Conferencing support not available. Six-month minimum commitment required. Limited to a single account per group. If self-reliance and autonomy is your goal, request an owner account today.

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* Level of IEEE Web Conferencing support will depend on level of service. Managed services receive the highest level of support.