IP multicast video conferences [This information is currently under development] An IP multicast video conference is a technology where every participant's audio and video can be broadcast to every other participant. The client program displays each participant's video image and mixes the audio from the speaking participants. Together, these create an experience similar to a room full of people.

To participate in a video conference, the network administrator must ensure that your network is multicast enabled. If routers are used on your network, the network administrator and/or the network engineer must configure then to allow multicast broadcasts.

Video conferencing clients

To participate in a video conference, you need a conferencing program that supports IP multicast video.

Conference etiquette

Here are a few suggestions for achieving a positive conferencing experience with the maximum benefit to all participants:

- Don't make distracting sounds or motions during the video conference (for example, tapping your pencil, making faces or rude gestures, and so on). Always remember: Other participants may be watching you.
- When speaking to the group, maintain eye contact with the other participants by directing your attention at your video camera, not at the participants' images displayed on your screen.
- Whenever possible, use a headset or an echo-canceling microphone. This can reduce and in many cases, eliminate, electronic feedback and background noise.
- Turn down the volume of your microphone to a reasonable level to reduce echo and so you won't seem to be shouting on other people's ears.
- If you don't need tp speak, discontinue your audio stream by clicking the speaker button on your video window. Or, if you want to listen and not watch, discontinue your video stream by clicking the video button.
- Always observe the common rules of civility. If you wouldn't do something during a traditional face-to-face meeting, don't do it during a video conference.