SMARTBridgit® 4.5Windows operating systemsInstallation and system administrator's guide
This chapter contains information you will need to prepare for installation as well as procedures thatwill lead you through the installation process o
Software licensingDuring the 60-day free evaluation period. After the evaluation version expires, users can no longerconduct meetings on the server an
Private local area network (LAN) useIf your SMARTBridgit server will be used only in a private LAN, you need access to the followingcomponents of you
Administrator rightsAfter you install and configure SMARTBridgit server software, you may want to administer the serverto check information such as p
Password type DescriptionServer accesspasswordAn optional password that a meeting participant uses when connecting to aSMART Bridgit server. The serve
g To check if your public domain name resolves to an IP address1. Select Start > Run on the computer where you'll install the SMARTBridgit se
l Firewalls for the client should allow outbound communication from the client on all specifiedports.For best performance, allow inbound TCP and UDP t
N N O T EAlthough proxy servers protect internal networks from intruders, they unavoidably introducenetwork latency.If you incorporate a proxy serve
With VoIP audio and webcam videoWindowsl 2.0 GHz processorl 2 GB RAMl Broadband Internet connectionMacl 2.0 GHz Intel processorl 2 GB of RAMl Broadban
N N O T EYou can download or update SMART software downloads from smarttech.com/downloads.SMART Scheduler requirementsMinimum computer requirementsS
Trademark noticeSMART Bridgit, SMART Board, SMART Meeting Pro, SMART Notebook, smarttech, the SMART logo and all SMART taglines are trademarks or regi
Installing SMARTBridgit server softwareIntroductionWhen installing SMARTBridgit server software, consider the following points:l If you install SMAR
4. Read the agreement. If you accept, click I accept, and then click Next.N N O T EIf you want to keep a hard copy of the agreement for your records
9. Configure the ports using the following options:Primary TCP port By default, SMARTBridgit conferencing software uses port 80 as itsprimary port. I
11. Optionally, create the following passwords for server password security:Server accesspasswordAn optional password that a meeting participant uses
Upgrading SMARTBridgit server softwareg To upgrade your SMART Bridgit server software1. Go to smarttech.com/downloads.2. Download SMART Bridgit softw
After you activate the product key, your server software information appears in the Licenses forselected server table, the related status changes to A
g To activate your license by phone1. Call SMART Technical Support (smarttech.com/contactsupport) and request your product keyand installation ID.The
Configuring the server softwareSetting passwords 23Changing the server access password 23Changing the meeting creation password 24Changing the adminis
g To change server access passwords1. Double-click the SMART Bridgit Administration Tools icon on the server's desktop, andthen click the Securit
3. Type the passwords you want to use. Use a semicolon to separate multiple passwords (forexample, apple;banana;pear).N N O T E SoTo revoke a passwo
ContentsIntroducing SMARTBridgit conferencing software 1Software components 1Global Server Network (GSN) option 4SMART Scheduler 4SMART Scheduler Out
g To assign an API authorization password1. Double-click the SMART Bridgit Administration Tools icon on the server's desktop, andthen click the S
Disabling remote controlTo prevent presenters from sharing control of their computers with other participants, disable theremote control setting in SM
g To disable text chat in SMARTBridgit meetings1. Double-click the SMART Bridgit Administration Tools shortcut on the server's desktop,and then
2. Clear the Enable Knock check box.N N O T E SoThe Knock feature is available in active meetings until they end.oThe Knock feature is disabled in n
2. Clear the Enable Audio check box.N N O T E SoMeeting audio is available in active meetings until they end.oMeeting audio is disabled in new meeti
Managing a Global ServerNetwork (GSN)About the Global Server Network (GSN)A SMART Bridgit GSN is a network of SMARTBridgit servers in different geogr
g To set up your local GSN server1. Double-click the SMART Bridgit Administration Tools shortcut on the server's desktop,and then click the Serve
Removing a local server from a GSNg To remove a SMARTBridgit server from a GSN1. Double-click the SMART Bridgit Administration Tools shortcut on the
3. Click Apply.The new information is pushed to all other servers in the GSN.Ending a GSN meetingg To end a meeting on the local GSNserver1. Double-c
Selecting or viewing server informationg To select or view a GSNserver1.Double-click the SMART Bridgit icon on your desktop.The SMART Bridgit Softwar
Bandwidth and scalability 53Bandwidth requirements 54Examples of bandwidth requirements 54Scaling SMARTBridgit 55Appendix A: Troubleshooting 57Using
Administering the serversoftwareAbout SMART Bridgit Administration Tools 37Viewing status information 38Viewing active meetings 38Broadcasting message
Viewing status informationYou can use SMARTBridgit Administration Tools to view status information for SMARTBridgitServer software, including active
Viewing status informationg To view status information3. Double-click the SMART Bridgit Administration Tools shortcut on the server's desktop, an
2. In the server usage report, select the entries you want to save.OREnsure no entries are selected if you want to save the entire report.3. Click Sav
g To place a server on hold or reactivate it1. Double-click the SMART Bridgit Administration Tools shortcut on the server's desktop,and then clic
g To control SMARTBridgit conferencing software services1. Open the Windows Services administration console (Control Panel > Administrative Tools&
3. Save the web page file in the server’s application directory.N N O T E SoThe default directory location is C:\Program Files\SMART Technologies\SM
Using SMARTSchedulerIntroduction 45SMART Scheduler requirements 45Minimum computer requirements 45Installing SMART Scheduler server software 46Instal
Introducing SMARTBridgitconferencing softwareSoftware components 1SMARTBridgit Server software (Windows only) 1SMART Bridgit Administration Tools 2S
Microsoft Exchange ServerMicrosoft Exchange Server 2003, 2007 or 2010.SMART Scheduler Outlook add-inl 2.0 GHz processorl 1 GB of RAMl Outlook 2003 SP3
g To install SMARTScheduler Server software1. Double-click the SMARTSchedulerServerSetup.exe installation file.The SMART Scheduler Server – InstallSh
3. Click OK to accept the default location, or type a new location.The CDO Installation file downloads to the specified location.4. Browse to where yo
3. Remove the installed SMART Scheduler Outlook add-in software.4. Remove Microsoft Messaging, API and Collaboration Data Objects (CDO).N N O T EThe
4. Specify configuration options for the installer.SERVERNAME The address of the SMART Bridgit Server on which your SMARTScheduler meetings will run.U
Removing the SMART Scheduler Outlook add-inI I M P O R T A N TDo not remove files for other SMARTsoftware products you want to continue to use. If
Bandwidth and scalabilityBandwidth requirements 54Examples of bandwidth requirements 54Scaling SMARTBridgit 55Chapter 653
Bandwidth requirementsSMARTBridgit conferencing software performs best when you allocate at least 300 Kbps of networkbandwidth on your server for eac
SMARTBridgit resource Bandwidth requiredOne shared desktop with a resolution of 1024 ×7689 KbpsFour open microphones using the standard qualitysettin
SMART Bridgit Administration ToolsSMARTBridgit Server software also includes an Administration Tools application. You can useSMARTBridgit Administra
Appendix A: TroubleshootingUsing the SMARTBridgit troubleshooting tool 58Screen capture technology 58Sharing color quality 60Audio 61Connection 62Ink
This section includes troubleshooting topics and information on how to get technical support. It alsoshows how you can use the SMARTBridgit software
SMART Bridgit software uses the following three types of technology to share screens during ameeting.Type oftechnologyDescriptionMirrordriversSMARTBr
Field/option Description When to use/why it’s importantHardwareaccelerationstatusIndicates whetherhardware acceleration ison or off.If you use a low-e
AudioUse the following options to adjust your audio settings.Option Description When to use/why it’s importantEnable echocancellationEnables echocance
ConnectionThis section provides server connection status details, as well as information on ports and proxyconnections.Field Description When to use/w
Monitoring a meeting's performance - presenterWhen you present in a meeting, an hourglass could appear on the Show/Hide Partipant Listbutton whil
oThe procedure for reducing the desktop resolution varies between versions of the Macoperating system software. However, the option is always availabl
l Reduce the level of Windows hardware acceleration. Select Control Panel > Display >Settings > Advanced. Click the Troubleshoot tab and drag
SMARTBridgit conferencing software and SMARTMeetingPro™ softwareSMARTBridgit conferencing software is integrated with SMARTMeetingPro software a
Minimizing network latencyThis topic details steps you can take if your client’s program is slow or unresponsive during ameeting. Latency, the time la
Verifying communication protocolSMART Bridgit software uses three types of network protocols:l TCP for data and videol UDP for VoIP audiol HTTP if a c
Microsoft Windows operating systems include the PathPing tool to measure packet loss rate andlatency. PathPing sends packets to each router on the pat
l Configuring the client's HOSTS file on page 71l Verifying port forwarding and firewall configuration on page 72Verifying the network's DNS
For more information, see Configuring the server software on page 23.N N O T EIf the SMARTBridgit Software Administration Tools window doesn’t appe
Manually updating the Windows registryC C A U T I ONUse caution when you open the Windows registry editor. If you incorrectly modify the Windowsregi
g To add the domain name to the Windows HOSTS file1. Go to C:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc on the SMART Bridgit client computer, and thenopen the HOST
Troubleshooting administration tool connectionsSymptomWhen you install SMART Bridgit software with IP binding, SMART Bridgit Administration Toolsdoesn
I I M P O R T A N TBecause other applications can use the hostname, you should remove the line you added in step 4after you configure the SMART Brid
g To make SMARTBridgit software's primary port available1. Stop applications that use SMART Bridgit software’s primary port.2. Open SMART Bridgi
Global Server Network (GSN) optionThe SMARTBridgit Global Server Network (GSN) is a network of SMARTBridgit servers at differentgeographical locatio
3. Type SMARTSchedulerServer.exe>>log.txt, and then press ENTER.The SMARTScheduler Server service starts. The log information re-directs to the
Aaccess requirements 7activatingmanually 21using the SMART activation server 20administering the server software 37administrationserver software 37aud
Llicensesremoving server or user licenses 22licensing SMART Bridgit Server software 20Mmessage of the day 29minimizing network latency 66monitor meeti
Installing SMARTBridgitsoftwarePreparing for installation 6SMARTBridgit server requirements 6Software licensing 7Managing software licenses purchase
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