Best practices for remote meetings
April 2, 2020
To prevent Zoom and internet service providers' infrastructure overload, please follow these guidelines:
- Connect using the " Join without Video " option.
- Connect audio using the "Call using Internet Audio," rather than the "Dial in" option.
- If Zoom is unavailable use Two Rivers audio conferencing (charges apply)
Connect using this number first (866) 832-7806. If it fails try the backup number at (330) 595-1371.
- If screen sharing is necessary:
- Call in using computer/internet audio, rather than dialing in a phone number.
- Share an application window, rather than your entire desktop view.
- Stop/mute video when not presenting. This reduces overall bandwidth consumption.
- When using conferencing applications, make sure to close any other applications that are not in use.
- Ensure any other nearby devices that might be using network resources are disabled or turned off.
- Download your web conferencing app on your phone and join audio-only. If this is not
an option, use the phone number dial-in option as a last resort.
Here are examples of joining Zoom via desktop and mobile app.