Adobe Connect Support Blog

August 14, 2014 /General /Meeting /

How to Host Adobe Connect Meetings?

  • Directly connect to the fastest internet connection available.
  • Shut down any VPN’s and directly connect to the internet. VPN’s slow down your internet connection and thus slow down Adobe Connect.
  • Shut down any e-mail, instant messaging, and any programs NOT being used for the presentation. You do not want participants to see these if you are doing a screen share.
  • Do not screen share Power Point or videos. Always upload content directly into Adobe Connect.
  • Properly prepare presenters and content for the live meeting by requiring a rehearsal with final content.
  • Use the feature of “Block Incoming Participants” while you are creating the room content. This will ensure that only hosts and presenters can access the content until the day of the live meeting. Remove the block 15 minutes prior to start time.
  • Unless the Attendee List Pod is required for the participants to see who is speaking, consider moving it to the Presenter Only area to conserve bandwidth and CPU load. This is highly recommended if you are anticipating over 100 participants.
  • Create a layout that allows participants to enter the Adobe Connect room 15 minutes prior to start time.  We like to call this layout a “lobby” and provide participants with information on audio, marketing information and some music.
  • Muting your audience is always a good way to avoid background noise from participants. If you plan on muting your audience, make sure your presenters have dialed in using a Host code so they are not muted.
  • Add this link to all participant invitations and reminders: If you’ve never used Adobe Connect, ensure your computer and network connections are properly configured to provide you with the best possible experience: http://www.adobe.com/go/meeting_test
  • Meeting Hosts can also set the Preferences of their respective meeting rooms depending upon their requirements as shown below:-
  • On the top-left of the screen, click Meeting > Preferences > Room Bandwidth > Optimize Room Bandwidth > DSL.

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  • On the top-left of the screen, click Meeting > Preferences > Video > Standard quality setting. (Max. resolution is 240p and Max. frame rate is 10 – for this setting)

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  • On the top-left of the screen, click Meeting > Preferences > Screen Share > Standard Quality

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