EPD - Technology - Web Conferencing - How to Access Webex Meetings in an EPD Course
This document describes how to join a webex meetings session from an EPD Course
Getting Started
First, access the Webex web conference via the course site/learning management system (LMS).
- Access and log into the online course site.
- Go to the Canvas Course Dashboard.
- Enter your NetID and password and click Log in.
- Locate the appropriate course and click on it.
- Click on Live Web Conferences
- This opens a new Webex Meetings page
- Click Agree in the prompt to agree to the UW Madison Online Collaboration terms. For more information see [Link for document 99583 is unavailable at this time].
- If you already have Webex installed, this prompt will appear in the desktop client.
- Next, you will see a prompt to open the Webex desktop client or enter your name and email address to connect
- If you do not have Webex installed, you may install the application or click on the join from Web browser link at the bottom of the new page
- If you do not have Webex installed, you may install the application or click on the join from Web browser link at the bottom of the new page
- Enter your name and email address, then in the new window, click Join Meeting
- If you are using a web browser to connect, you may see a message notifying you to allow the browser to access audio and video
- Click Allow to allow Webex to use the microphone
Using Webex Meetings
Audio
You may use your computer for audio, or call in with your phone.
To use your Computer Audio
- Click on Join Meeting. Your audio will connect automatically
To Call in with a Telephone
- Click on Use Computer for Audio
- Select Call In from the drop down
- Click Join Meeting to connect
- Once you join the conference, click on the phone icon:
- A new window will display the dial in numbers
For additional help setting up audio see: Connect to Audio and Video in Cisco Webex Meetings
Muting
The microphone is muted if it is red![]() |
The microphone is unmuted if it is dark grey![]() |
Chat
- Click on the chat icon to open the chat panel:
- If you are using the desktop app, you can click on the dropdown to determine whether to send the chat to Everyone
- or specific individuals
- If you are using a web browser, you can chat with all
For additional information see: How Do I Send a Chat Message?
Troubleshooting
[Link for document 88023 is unavailable at this time] (Windows)
[Link for document 98268 is unavailable at this time]