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Note: For the purpose of consistency between the Hunter College written or web documentation and the Adobe Connect Pro software terminology, we will use "meeting" to represent a virtual class session, "host" to mean the faculty member or meeting leader, and "participant" or "attendee" to refer tor students or others attending a virtual meeting.
Find out what Meeting Hosts and Meeting Participants need to get started.
Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro System Requirements for Hosts
To ensure that your computer and network connections are properly configured for Adobe Acrobat Connect, go to https://na1.connect.acrobat.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm to test your system.
Operating System and Browser Requirements:
Windows Vista
- Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher
- Mozilla Firefox 2 or higher
- Cookies must be enabled
Windows 2000, XP (Win XP recommended for hosts/presenters)
- Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
- Mozilla Firefox 1.5 or higher
- Cookies must be enabled
Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5 (PPC/Intel)
- Safari 1.1 or higher
- Mozilla Firefox 1.5 or higher
Additional System Requirements:
- Adobe's Macromedia Flash Player 9.0 or higher
(Download the free Flash player at: http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/) - Minimum bandwidth requirement: DSL/Cable (wired connection recommended)
- Minimum 1 GHz processor recommended when screen sharing
*Additional Hardware Recommendations (if you will be using audio or video in your meeting):
- A headset with a built-in microphone (with a USB connector, rather than a headphone plug connector) to reduce audio echo and feedback. We often recommend the Logitech ClearChat Pro USB Headset.
- Webcams come in various types as well. We recommend:
- Some inexpensive options for a standard microphone are:
* These hardware requirements are optional for users who will participate in the meeting via telephone (audio conferencing).
Download System Requirements for Meeting Hosts in PDF or Word format for printing.
Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro System Requirements for Participants
To ensure that your computer and network connections are properly configured for Adobe Acrobat Connect, go to https://na1.connect.acrobat.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm to test your system.
OS and Browser Requirements:
Windows Vista
- Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher
- Mozilla Firefox 2 or higher
- Cookies must be enabled
Windows 2000, XP (Windows XP is recommended for hosts/presenters)
- Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
- Mozilla Firefox 1.5 or higher
- Cookies must be enabled
Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5
- Safari 1.1 or higher
- Mozilla Firefox 1.5 or higher
Additional System Requirements:
- Adobe's Macromedia Flash Player 9.0 or higher
(Download the free Flash player at: http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/) - Minimum bandwidth requirement: DSL/Cable recommended
- Minimum 1 GHz processor recommended when screen sharing
*Additional Hardware Recommendations (if you will be using audio or video in your meeting):
- A headset with a built-in microphone (with a USB connector, rather than a headphone plug connector) to reduce audio echo and feedback. We often recommend the Logitech ClearChat Pro USB Headset.
- Webcams come in various types as well. We recommend:
- Some inexpensive options for a standard microphone are:
* These hardware requirements are optional for users who will participate in online synchronous meetings.
Download System Requirements for Meeting Participants in PDF or Word format for printing.
