Computer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) -- How To Setup and Establish A Connection Using NetMeeting

To setup and establish a connection using NetMeeting:

1.  Click Start and then All Programs and then Accessories and then Communications  and choose NETMEETING.

2.  The NetMeeting Wizard will begin.  Choose Next.  (Figure 1)

Figure 1

3.  Enter your First Name, Last Name, E-mail address and Location.  Choose Next.  (Figure 2)

Figure 2

4.  Make sure 'Log on to a directory server NetMeeting Starts' is checked and that the server name is toggled to ils.itc.nrcs.usda.gov.  Do not check off 'Do not list my name in the directory'.  Choose Next.  (Figure 3)

Figure 3

5.  Select Local Area Network and choose Next.  (Figure 4)

Figure 4

6.  Decide if you'd like NetMeeting shortcuts and choose Next.  (Figure 5)

Figure 5

7.  The Audio Tuning Wizard window opens.  Choose Next.  (Figure 6)

Figure 6

8.  You may click the Test button to check your volume setting.  Choose Next.  (Figure 7)

Figure 7

9.  The microphone test window appears.  Choose Next.  (Figure 8)

Figure 8

10. The microphone test will fail if you do not have a microphone.  Choose Next.  (Figure 9)

Figure 9

11. You have completed tuning your settings.  Choose Finish.  (Figure 10)

Figure 10

12. NetMeeting will open.  (Figure 11)

Figure 11

13. To find a user click Call and choose Directory.  (Figure 12)

Figure 12

14.  You may either scroll down until you find the person you're looking for or you may type in their name.  Click the Call button.  (Figure 13)

Figure 13

15.  You will see the connection being established.  (Figure 14)

Figure 14

16.  The connection is established and you will see these two screens.  (Figures 15 and 16)

17.  To end the call click on Call and then choose Hang Up.  (Figure 17)

Figure 17

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