Meetings over the network.
WHAT IT NEEDS
More bandwidth than voice, in both directions Consistent timing
WHAT AFFECTS QUALITY
Upload capacity, particularly with several participants Wireless quality Congestion Device capability
WHAT TO DO
Use a cable where possible Close other bandwidth-heavy activity Position close to the access point if wireless is unavoidable
WHAT TO CHECK BEFORE AN IMPORTANT CALL
Upload speed That nothing is backing up or updating
THAT SECOND POINT
Scheduled backups during meetings are a common and unsuspected cause.
WHAT TO DO IF QUALITY IS POOR
Turn off video and continue with audio.
Far better than a broken meeting.
FOR SEVERAL PEOPLE IN ONE OFFICE ON THE SAME CALL
Multiply the requirement.
Several participants in one location can saturate a modest connection.
WHAT TO CONSIDER
Scheduling heavy transfers outside meeting hours.
WHAT TO TEST
A call at the busiest period, before it matters.
