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MCU Instructions

Basic steps for AdHoc MCU Usage

  1. Get your endpoint certified with VCS.
  2. Create an AdHoc conference on the MCU.
  3. Get everyone connected to your conference.
  4. Connect to the conference by phone.

Get your endpoint certified with VCS

To use the MCU your location must be certified with VCS. If you are already certified move on to the next section. For information on certification visit the certification page.


Creating an AdHoc Conference

  1. Connect to the MCU by dialing 7830000
  2. Use far-end camera control to select 'Create new conference'
  3. Press # to bring up the dial pad
  4. Enter a four digit conference number followed by #( i.e. 1234#). This can be any four digits that are not currently associated with a scheduled conference.
  5. Enter a PIN number for security. Leave it blank for no PIN. If you enter a PIN number participants will be prompted for it before they can join the conference. Press # when you are finished.

Get everyone connected to your conference

  • To connect directly dial 783 + the four digit conference number i.e. 7831234
  • To use the auto attendant dial 7830000 then use far-end camera control to find your conference
  • To connect non-UF endpoints dial 128.227.156.83 plus seven digit conference number(i.e. 128.227.156.83 ext 7831234). How you dial an extension depends on the endpoint you have. For Polycom units try: 128.227.156.83##7831234 or you can dial 128.227.156.83 and use the far-end camera control to connect to the conference.

Connecting by Phone or ISDN

On Campus

Standard Phone

  • Dial 3-4999 or 9-273-4999
  • You will hear an audio message. Dial the Conference ID or extension number.

IP Phone

  • Dial the Conference ID or extension number.

Off Campus Phone or ISDN Endpoint

  • Dial (352) 273-4999
  • You will hear an audio message. Dial the Conference ID or extension number.