The other participants in the conference also call the directory server, see your name and address, and are therefore able to connect through the click of a mouse. Advantages of Using the Host Meeting Function Participants can join or leave the session at any time. Which NetMeeting Functions Work with Three or More Participants Chat Whiteboard File Transfer Application Sharing limited to three participants Video and audio conferencing is limited to two participants or locations unless a multimedia conference server is used. Software based bridging products are available, such as DataBeam's Multimedia MCU for T.120 Conference Server and DataBeam's Learning Server. In some cases, evaluation copies can be downloaded free of charge from DataBeam.
Adequate lighting can also impact the quality of the video image.
Audio Avoid using a microphone and instead opt for a headset. If you are using Netmeeting with more than two people, you may want to consider purchasing a Sound Point PC which is a full duplex speakerphone for your personal computer. We have found it audio quality to be superior to other products. Unfortunately audio quality over the Internet can be quite variable and inconsistent, depending on the time of day and how busy the network is. From a teaching and learning standpoint, it is crucial that participants are able to hear one another clearly.