Remote Learning Guide: WebEx

Equipment Requirements for Webex:

Depending on the type of "meeting" you'll be joining, the equipment described below will allow for the best experience during a Webex session. It's possible that your instructor may only require audio conferencing and not video.

• Laptop, mobile device, or desktop computer connected to the internet.
• Microphone (both integrated and external USB microphones work well).
  • Most laptops have an integrated microphone but make sure it's enabled. 
    • Instructions for enabling microphone for Windows.
    • Instructions for enabling microphone for Mac OS.
  • You can also opt to use a microphone headset.
• Webcam (both integrated and external USB webcams work well)
  • Most laptops have an integrated webcam but make sure it's enabled. 
    • Instructions for enabling webcam for Windows.
    • Instructions for enabling webcam for Mac OS.

Joining a Webex meeting from a mobile device:

To get started, download the Cisco Webex Meetings app and install it on your device. The app is available for iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets.

• Click on the link provided by your instructor in Blackboard or open an invitation email, then select "Join meeting".    
• When asked to open in "Webex" select "Open."
• If asked about terms and services, select "I Accept."

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• Enter your name and an email address.

• When asked if Webex has permission to use your microphone and camera, select "OK."
• You may need to un-mute your microphone and enable camera. You can do so by clicking on the microphone and camera icons.

• You can also choose how you would like connect to audio by selecting the "Audio Connection" dropdown menu.

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• Then tap "Join" to enter the meeting.

Joining a Webex meeting from Windows or Mac:

• Click on the Webex meeting link provided by your instructor. This link will be available via Blackboard or in the form of an email invitation.
• If prompted, click on "Save file" from browser pop-up.  

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• Alternatively, you can choose to cancel the download and click on the "Join from your browser" link.
• You will be prompted to enter your name and an email address. Click "Next."

• Select "Join meeting"

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• To enable audio and video capabilities, click on the microphone and camera icons.

• Once you're in the meeting "room," you can click on the chat icon to expand the chat window.

Change your background before a meeting starts: 

Change your background during a meeting:

• To change your background once a meeting is in progress, click on the video settings icon that looks like a circle with three dots.

• To blur your background, simply click on the Blur option.

• To use a different virtual background, click on any from the options provided.

• To use your own image for the virtual background, tap the + icon and look for an image file that is already saved on your device.

• Webex recommends that you use an image that's 1280 × 720 pixels in size or larger. Images must be in the .jpg or .png format.

• Once you've made your selection, click Apply and meeting attendees will now see your virtual background.

• Webex will retain your background selection for your next meeting.