Introduction, What is spontania, User equipment requirements – ClearOne Spontania User Setup Guide User Manual
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Introduction
What is Spontania?
Spontania (version 5.2) is the most powerful cloud service available—putting all the benefits of visual
collaboration within anyone’s reach–while removing the barriers of complexity and high costs.
This easy‐to‐use, unified video conferencing and collaboration software application provides a full range of
real‐time online communication and collaboration tools. It enables people within your organization to hold
meetings, conduct training, collaborate as a team, deliver impactful presentations, and provide remote
support, in an effective and productive way.
Spontania can be easily accessed by virtually anyone in the world via the internet, using supported PCs,
Macs, iPhones, iPads, or Android devices.
User Equipment Requirements
Listed below are the minimum device requirements to install and use Spontania:
1. If using a desktop or laptop:
a. Intel Centrino Processor with 1.6 GHz CPU and 2 GB RAM minimum
b. Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7, or 8‐8.1.
c. Minimum broadband internet connection speed of 256Kbps (512 Kbps recommended for
better video quality). Depending on what version of Spontania your organization has
purchased and deployed, access to Spontania can be made available using your organization’s
intranet. Please contact your IT professional for assistance and connection instructions.
d. The following IP communication ports must be opened for the Spontania platform (Note:
these ports might require modification at the administration level, please contact your IT
professional for help if needed):
i. TCP 80 and TCP 443 (required)
ii. TCP 5222 (optional, for Instant Messaging (IM) and Presence, if this functionality is
activated)
e. A camera and audio devices ‐ a webcam is required for video conferencing, preferably one
that is capable of high‐definition video. Speakers and a microphone are required for audio,
preferably a high‐quality speakerphone or headset – such as the ClearOne CHAT
®
series or
functional equivalents. The associated drivers for these devices must also be installed. A USB
2.0 port for the connection of these devices is recommended. Information on the ClearOne
CHAT portfolio can be found at:
f. Supported browsers: Internet Explorer 6.01 or higher, Netscape 7, Mozilla 1.6, Safari 1.0.1.2,
or Chrome must be installed to use Spontania, and installation/execution permissions of the
Spontania plug‐in must be enabled.
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