1. Endpoint Overview Susan Bowers, California State University system Internet2 Commons Site Coordinator Training December 3, 2003 National University of Singapore

2. What is an Endpoint?  AKA Codec  Three types of endpoints Software-based ۰Netmeeting, VideoLink Pro Hardware PC-based ۰VCON Vigo, Polycom ViaVideo Hardware stand-alone ۰Polycom Viewstation, VCON Falcon

3. Note to Audience This presentation is based on experience with Tandberg, Polycom, VCON, and Zydacron endpoints. The presentation addresses software-based endpoints that will be mentioned. Some of the information in this presentation is pulled from company literature.

4. Software Based  Small windows  Jumpy video  Decent audio  Examples Microsoft Netmeeting Smith Micro VideoLink Pro

5. Sony  Set-top Model PCS1600  Room System Model PCS6000

6. Tandberg  Set-top 500, 800  Desktop 1000  Complete system 2500, 6000, 7000

7. Vcon  Desktop Vigo  Set-top Falcon  Workgroup MediaConnect 9000 series

8. VTel Galaxy Pro Room systems Small room enhancements Large room enhancements

9. Zydacron  OnWAN IP  OnWAN Ensemble IP  comStation

10. Polycom/PictureTel  iPower 600 iPower 680  iPower 900 iPower 960 iPower 970

11. Polycom Line  PC based ViaVideo

12. Polycom Line  Set-Top Viewstation 128 Viewstation FX  Room System VS4000

13. Endpoint Overview Information on these slides courtesy of Gabe Moulton, Technology Engineer Ohio State University

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