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80 Collaborate Desktop: User Guide

M

ULTICAST

S

ETTINGS

The Multicast Settings contain the default configuration for sending video and audio to

Interactive Multicast

Participants and public viewers. These settings are only applicable for

sessions

chaired

by this system.

To access the Multicast Settings:
1. In the Control menu, choose Settings.

-or-

Open the Drawer and click the Settings tab.

2. Click the Calls and Multicast tabs.

NOTE: The default Multicast settings are recommended for most

Multicast conditions. Change them ONLY after consultation with your

system administrator.

Multicast IP Address

The destination IP address for the Interactive Multicast. All

participants in the session transmit and receive from this

common IP address. This address must be a class D address in

the range of 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255.

Max. Participants

The maximum number of participants that may participate in a

Multicast session initiated by your system.

Bandwidth

The maximum bandwidth for Interactive Multicasts. The actual

bandwidth will depend on the amount of available bandwidth

during the session.

Video Format

The video coding standard that all parties in the Multicast are

capable of using - H.264, H.263 and H.261. H.264 and H.263

provide better video quality, especially at low bit rate

transmissions.

However, some video systems do not support H.264 or H.263. If

at least one Participant's system does not support these

standards, or you are not sure, select H.261.

NOTE: If you select a codec unsupported by any of the participants, that

participant will not be able to participate in the session.

Time to Live

The maximum number of routers that the Session's packets may

pass through.