We’re often asked what the specific requirements are for a company or individual to attend a WorkCast Auditorium and view a live video stream. Here’s the low-down on all things technical.
What are the browser requirements?
The first point to note and one of the main features that put WorkCast ahead of our competitors is that there are NO WorkCast downloads or plugins. Our Auditoriums work across all major platforms, in all major browsers, using standard web-based technologies. The experience will be tailored based on the viewer's platform and features available within the viewer's browser including HTML5, flash, and numerous other attributes.
The WorkCast Platform can be configured to deliver content using secure (HTTPS) communication protocols. HTTPS requires TCP port 443 to be opened through your firewall for both inbound and outbound traffic.
As with most websites, there are certain browser options that must be enabled to allow full functionality and we’re no exception. In order to enable our full feature-rich viewing and interactive experience, javascript must be enabled.
Cookie support is an added bonus to help enrich the experience but is not essential.
Attendee Auditorium View - Browser requirement summary:
|
Feature |
Requirement |
Comment |
|
WorkCast downloads and plugins |
NONE |
There are no WorkCast downloads or plugins |
|
Secured Content |
Firewall TCP Port 443 |
Typically Corporate Networks |
|
Javascript |
Enabled |
|
|
Cookies |
Optionally enabled |
Enriches the experience |
Presenter Studio View - Requirement Summary:
To ensure that your speakers can access the WorkCast Studios we would advise that they test the links for the studio and that they are able to log in prior to the live event. If they do have any difficulties it may be that they are logging in using a high secure corporate network. If this is the case they will need to check if their IT teams will allow the below domains, ports and IP ranges:
Domains:
- *.workcast.com
- *.workcast.net
- *.cloudfront.net
- *.zencdn.net
- *.vss.twilio.com
- *.workcastmd.pri.lldns.net
- *.workcastmd.bak.lldns.net
Ports:
|
Protocols |
Ports (Inbound and Outbound) |
|
TCP |
433 |
|
UDP |
3478 |
|
SRTP/SRTCP |
10000 - 60000 |
|
rtmp (real time messaging protocol) NOTE: rtmp traffic must also be allowed through the firewall. |
443 |
IP Ranges (Presenter Audio & Video):
- 52.215.253.0 - 52.215.253.63
- 54.171.127.192 - 54.171.127.255
- 52.215,127.0 - 52.215.127.255
- 34.203.254.0 - 34.203.254.255
- 54.172.60.0 - 54.172.61.255
- 34.203.250.0 - 34.203.251.255
Webcasting (Live Video) Stream requirement summary:
If you have chosen the Live Stream presentation type there will be an onsite AV team and they will be pushing their content via a vision mixer to the WorkCast platform via onsite streaming technology. The venue will need to review the below information prior to the on day live stream.
|
Stream Format |
Firewall TCP Ports (inbound and outbound) |
Comments |
|
rtmp (real-time messaging protocol) |
Any of the following: |
NOTE: rtmp traffic must also be allowed through the firewall. |
|
HLS (HTTP live streaming) |
80 |
|
|
Mpeg-dash (dynamic adaptive streaming over HTTP) |
80 |
Email Whitelisting
Struggling to receive communication emails for an event? (Confirmation/Reminder/Post emails)
The information below will help!
The email address to whitelist: mail.workcastevents.com
The IP used: 209.61.151.81
If in any doubt, don’t forget our test your connection page here.