Desk+Top+VC

=Desk Top Video Conferencing.=

1. Background
To support VLN clusters the ministry supports up to 200 desk top video conferencing points, using desk top software. For those eligible the Ministry will configure the desktop PC or laptop to ensure it connects to the Ministry bridge.Once connected the unit can be used for both point to point or multi-point video conferences (the latter being via the Ministry bridge). Once configured the desk top VC is considered an managed end point.

2. Accessibility
2.1 Use of this software is limited to those schools involved in e-learning clusters and the delivery of courses via the VLN, those individuals or groups involved with developing online courses or projects for the e-learning section of the Ministry of Education,or those clusters schools involved in an ICTPD contract.

2.2 Using the bridge for multi-point video conferencing contributes to the bridges total capacity of 500 end points.

2.3 The use of any VC end point managed by the MoE will give priority to student access.
2.4 For those wishing to make use of this service the following procedures must be followed;


 * application by way of email to the Innovations Manager, e-Learning or his nominee (eddie.reisch@minedu.govt.nz) >
 * if approved your contact details will be forwarded to Asnet Technologies who will undertake the configuration of your PC or Laptop and add your name to the Global address book (GAB).
 * Transfer of the desktop VC software to other PC's or laptops will be at the expense of the school or person and not the Ministry.

2.5 No end point can be configured to the MoE bridge without prior approval from the MoE

3. Removal of software/end point.
3.1 Usage of the unit will be monitored by an appointed MoE contractor. If there is inactivity for 3 months the Ministry retains the right to remove the unit from the bridge and GAB. The contractor will make contact (phone call or email) prior to this action being taken.

3.2 Rejoining the bridge will be at the school's or individuals expense.

4. Polycom CMAD configuration with Schoolzone
The following instructions will allow installation of CMAD on a PC connected to Schoolzone. It is strongly recommended that the CMAD be a dedicated PC/laptop. Polycom PVX offers a better solution for PC's being set up in a non Schoolzone environment.

To Install the Ploycom CMA Desktop application.
1. Connect a webcam to your computer and install the camera software using instructions received with the webcam. Note your laptop may already have and installed webcam.

2. Configure the network card so that the PC is on the school's Schoolzone Video VLAN circuit. e.g. IP of pC 10.250.160.3, gateway 10.250.160.1 and mask 255.255.255.240 (you will need to know your school's video circuit IP range (e.g. 10.255.255.xxx.num)

3. Click this link. http://202.20.76.69/SoftUpdate/vvl/CMADesktop. 4.4.4.1010/CMADesktop.exe

4. Save the software to your local system, then double-click it. The installation program will launch automatically.

5. Follow the instructions to install the software.

6. When prompted for the server location, select **manual** and enter the address **202.20.76.69** when the installation program is complete, the Polycom CMA Desktop client starts.

7. The sign in screen displays for your credentials (User name and password is obtained from Asnet Technologies: coreym@asnettechnologies.co.nz).

8. Click sign in, you will see the CMAD authenticate and download setting from the server ..you are ready to go.

Installing CMA Desktop Outside of Schoolzone Video VLAN.
Please note that the client machine will not be supported, so careful consideration needs to be given. If you are planning accessing the Ministry of Education bridge from another network the following is suggested. Note: to use the CMAD to the NZEdNet managed environment you will need to support a minimum of 256K video call and allow the following outbound services to the CMAD server (202.20.76.69): XMPP TCP 5222 HTTP TCP 80 HTTPS TCP443 LDAP TCP 389 H323 RAS 1719 You will also need the following if your Firewall does not support H323 services in/out to destination 202.20.76.64/28 and 202.49.149.0/25: TCP 1024 and all above UDP 1024 and all above