Videokonferenzen mit DFNconf / Pexip
Based on the conference service of the German Research Network DFNconf, the computer center provides a possibility to organize video and web conferences in different stages of expansion. These can be simple video calls, but also multipoint conferences with many participants at different locations.
Organizer of a video conference
All OVGU staff have the option of planning and organising a video conference. The login using the DFN-AAI service and the OVGU account
Here you will find information about the creation of a meeting room and here you can go directly to the login as meeting organizer.
Participant of a video conference
Meeting participants who have received an invitation to a meeting and only want to attend need not register for the service.
Normally you receive the invitation in an Email that contains various ways to access the meeting room. Select the type of participation that is suitable for you.
The DFN does not impose any restrictions on participants, so external parties (e.g. partners in industry and business or similar) may be invited and participate.
Access methods / Dial-in options
Access method | Notice | Documentation |
Web-Access | Browser based access | Link |
Pexip Client | Native client with more functions; available as app for Android and iOS | Link |
SIP / H.323 | Dial-in with a device that supports the SIP or H.323 protocols | Link |
Phone | Dial-in via telephone e.g. in case of very restrictive security regulations of the network used or if video conferences are not desired / allowed | Link |
Skype for Business | Skype in the Business version allows a dial-in with "Conferenz-ID@vc.dfn.de". | Link |
Test Call Service
The DFN provides a meeting room for self-testing.
With one call you can test the connection to the meeting server, your video and your microphone. You will receive some instructions and your video and audio will be sent back to you (with a 2 second delay to hear yourself). After about 20 seconds, the connection is automatically terminated.
Here is the access information:
Access method | URL / Dial |
Web-Access | www.conf.dfn.de/webapp/conference/9791?name=Test |
Pexip Client | 9791@conf.dfn.de |
SIP | 9791@conf.dfn.de |
H.323 | 00491009791 |
Phone | 0049302009791 |
Skype for Business | 9791@conf.dfn.de |