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Abstract for Networking Team 2016

During the 2016 Spring Semester, the Research Experience Undergraduates Networking team project identified, evaluated, and implemented a video conference solution. The main objective was to establish a fully functioning video conferencing solution in four locations: Dixon-Patterson Hall, Rooms 226, 232 and Lane Hall, Rooms 111 and 119. To understand and create the scope of work for the project, the team had to research/analyze the rigorous standards which are set in place by the International Telecommunications Union. This agency works directly under the authority of the United Nations and is charged with issues relating to information and communication technologies. The team examined the H.323 standard for Telemedicine, how Telemedicine has evolved, and how the H.323 standard has progressively changed the way we conduct our lives. After replicating the layout of the four spaces, the next objective was to identify and evaluate a software solution. After identifying and evaluating multiple video conferencing applications, the team selected a specific application. An example of an issue which eliminated one application was when an application indicated that a user would only have to open a link in the browser to be able to connect; but it did not indicate that the link would only work from within a certain browser. As for the hardware, the technical specifications of components were used to identify the hardware components. This method of selection, immediately gave preference to specific devices. The team also analyzed the history of video conferencing and how it has evolved. This research project enables the Center of Excellence in Remote Sensing Education and Research (CERSER) participants and invited guests to engage with others through video conferencing services.

Keywords—Networking, video conferencing, CERSER, ECSU

:: Center of Excellence in Remote Sensing Education and Research | ECSU | 1704 Weeksville Road | Elizabeth City, NC 27909 :: ONR - URE/OMS N00008-1-0832 NSF REU ANT-0944255 CERSER - NSF FY 2005-108CM1