Equipment
Needed for Wimba Live Classroom and Wimba Voice Tools
Wimba
is compatible with either a Windows or Macintosh PC.
Student Requirements
256 MB RAM or higher
recommended
Internet access at 56k or above (for best results do NOT use wireless)
Soundcard with microphone and speakers
Instructor Requirements
256 MB RAM or higher recommended
Broadband Internet access
Soundcard with microphone and speakers
Operating Systems (OS) and Browsers *:
Live
Classroom Supported Operating Systems, Java & Browsers* |
OS |
Browser |
Java
(JRE) |
| |
Supported |
Unsupported |
Win Vista
Win XP
Win 2000
|
Internet Explorer |
6.0-7.0 |
|
1.6 (6.0) 1.5 (5.0) 1.4 |
Firefox |
1.5-2.0 |
|
Other |
|
AOL, Opera |
OS |
Browser |
Java
(JRE) |
| |
Supported |
Unsupported |
Mac
OS X(1,2) 10.5
10.4
10.3 |
Safari |
|
|
1.5 (5.0)
1.4
|
Firefox |
1.5-2.0 |
1.5.0.1+ |
Other |
|
AOL, Opera, IE |
OS |
Browser |
Java
(JRE) |
| |
Supported |
Unsupported |
Linux(3) |
Mozilla |
1.0-1.7 |
|
1.5 (5.0)4 |
Firefox |
1.5-2.0 |
|
Other |
|
Opera |
* Browsers listed in the supported section are recommended browsers
for use with the Live Classroom. Browsers that are not listed have
not been tested fully and therefore may or may not work with the
Live Classroom.
1. Presently, only Safari is supported on Intel-based Macs
2. ScreenGrab is not compatible with Mac OS X
3. Notes on using Linux:
• Presenters cannot display content via Application Sharing using
Linux. However, participants using Linux can view Application Sharing
content
• HorizonMedia is only compatible with Linux on Live Classroom versions
4.2+
4. Manual installation is required. Reference article on www.java.com
for instructions.
Retrieved from http://www.wimba.com/technicalsupport/, technical
support, knowledge base on 12-07-07
Cameras
Technically, a Wimba Live Classroom conference does not have to
include video. A Wimba Live Classroom conference can consist
of audio with data collaboration. For those who want to include
video, below is a list of recommended camera models:
Recommended
Cameras |
Brand |
Model |
Apple |
iSight |
Creative |
Live!
Cam Video IM Pro, Live! Cam Voice, WebCam Live! Motion, WebCam
Live! Ultra |
ecamm |
iMage
webcam |
Logitech |
Orbit
MP, Pro 3000, Pro 4000, Pro 5000, QuickCam Express, QuickCam
Fusion, QuickCam Messenger, QuickCam Notebook Deluxe |
Microsoft |
LifeCam
NX-6000, LifeCam VX-1000 |
If your computer comes with a built in camera, you can use that.
Webcams with a built-in microphone are NOT recommended as it will
cause various audio quality problems.
Note: When installing a webcam, users should navigate to the webcam
manufacturer's website and download the most recent software for
the camera, rather than using the software that comes packaged
with the camera. This will ensure that the most up-to-date software
is installed.
Headset Microphones
Wimba recommends using headsets with built in microphones instead
of the built in microphone that may come with your computer.
A headset microphone with a mouthpiece is preferred. Here are a
few other points to consider when purchasing a headset:
• Model/Brand - Since manufacturers switch models quickly, we recommend
a headset from an established brand such as Logitech (Logitech
Labtec Stereo 342), Platronics (Plantronics DSP 500) or Radio Shack
• Check that it has a volume adjustment and a mute feature.
• Jack inputs are preferred over a USB. Some USB headsets are incompatible
with some computer's audio devices, and may cause the system audio
to become muted.
• Price range will vary with brand and model, anything ranging from
$20 - $50.
Student Support
Students with Wimba-related questions should be directed to
Wimba’s
24X7 Technical Support Center. The contact information to Wimba
is listed below.
- By Phone: 866.350.4978
(US & Canada)
- By e-mail: technicalsupport@wimba.com
In addition,
a technical support page for common questions can be accessed
by going to http://www.wimba.com/technicalsupport
