Specifications

ConfiguringWeb&CallConferencing
Introduction
Callconferencingallowsyoutoeasilyconfigureuptoeightconferencecallsthatcanallowatotalof
64callers(licensepermitting).The64callerlimitisforallconferences,notperconference.Although
many conference call services exist, it’s often easier and cheaper to host your own audio
conferences.Tosimplifythesetupofconferencecalls,conferencescanbesetupadhoc,without
theneedtoreserveaconferenceroom.
3CXWebMeeting
Inadditiontostandardvoiceconferencing,3CXPhoneSystemalsohasanadvancedweb/video
conferencing feature called3CX WebMeeting. Thisis a separately licensed servicebased on the
numberofconcurrentparticipantsyouwishtohost.Moreinformationcanbefoundhere:
3CXWebMeeting
CallConferencing
ConfiguringConferencing
1. Inthe3CXManagement Console,goto“Settings”> “Advanced”nodeandclickonthe
“Conferencing”tab.
2. Nowspecifytheconferencingextensionnumber.Thisisthenumberthatusersmustcallto
setupaconference.
3. SpecifywhetheryouwishtorequireaPINtocreateaconference.Ifyouenablethis,users
thatcreateaconferencemustenterthisconferencePIN,aftertheConferenceID.ThePIN
willbeusedautomaticallywhenausercreatestheconferencevia3CXPhone.
CreatingaConferenceCall
Conferencecallscanbecreatedusingoneofthefollowingmethods:
1. From3CXPhone,theusercancreateanadhocconference.Formoreinformationhowtodo
thisseetheonlineusermanual:
○ 3CXPhoneforWindows&Mac:http://www.3cx.com/usermanual/callconference/
○ 3CXPhoneforAndroid:http://www.3cx.com/usermanual/callconferenceandroid/
○ 3CXPhoneforiOS:http://www.3cx.com/usermanual/callconferenceiphone/
2. FromtheConferencesectionin3CXPhone,theusercanalsoscheduleconferencecallsto
occur in the future. Users will receive an email with the conference call details. External
usersneedtobenotifiedbytheuser.
3. Users can create conference calls using their IP Phone. They will need to dial the
ConferenceExtensionnumber(700)bydefault,andfollowtheprompts.
For information how to create a conference call, see this page of the online user manual:
http://www.3cx.com/blog/voiphowto/createconferenceusingdeskphone/
WebConferencing
RequiresStandardorProEdition
3CXPhoneSystemhasapowerfulvideoconferencingfeaturecalled3CXWebMeeting.Bydefault
you can host video conferences for up to 10 participants, included with every Standard or Pro