This guide is a technical resource for connecting to Webex meetings hosted on csiro.webex.com. Webex user guides, training videos and FAQs for attending csiro.webex.com meetings from desktop and mobile devices can be found on https://conferencing.csiro.au

How do I dial 1656214263@csiro.webex.com from a traditional phone?

It is recommended that you use the Webex application to connect to a Webex meeting rather than a traditional phone so that video and content sharing is supported. Further information is available on https://conferencing.csiro.au

If a traditional phone is the only option use one of the following methods to connect:

1. From a mobile phone or landline within Australia:
   Dial 02 6246 4433 and enter your meeting number 1656214263 when prompted.
   Local Australian numbers can be found on https://conferencing.csiro.au/webex-meetings.php?ref=global_call
2. From a mobile phone or landline outside Australia:
   Dial +61262464433 and enter your meeting number 1656214263 when prompted.
   International Toll Free numbers can be found on https://conferencing.csiro.au/webex-meetings.php?ref=global_call

How do I dial 1656214263@csiro.webex.com from a Video Conferencing Room?

CSIRO accepts calls from endpoints that support SIP (preferred) or H323.

Video Conferencing vendors use a variety of different dialling formats - please try dialling 1656214263@csiro.webex.com in the first instance. If unsuccessful, look for your video conferencing endpoint or infrastructure type in the list below and try the suggested formatting. Please consult your local IT support team if these methods are not successful as outbound calls are heavily dependent on your organisation's IT environment. CSIRO is unable to troubleshoot issues originating from your organisation's IT environment.

Cisco, Tandberg, Codian, Lifesize Miral H323/SIP compliant infrastructure:
Dial 1656214263@csiro.webex.com

Polycom, Lifesize H323/SIP compliant infrastructure:
Dial csiro.webex.com##1656214263

Sony H323/SIP compliant infrastructure:
Dial csiro.webex.com#1656214263

How do I dial 1656214263@csiro.webex.com from Skype for Business or Lync?

It is recommended that you use the Webex desktop or mobile application to connect to CSIRO Webex meetings. If you choose to use Skype for Business or Lync to connect to a Webex meeting, and your organisation has implemented Skype for Business with Open Federation, dial 1656214263.csiro@lync.webex.com

How do I carry out a test call?

It is strongly recommended that you carry out a test call prior to your conference, especially if this is your first time dialling into CSIRO.

From a Video Conference Unit:
For testing dial 0262463194@csiro.au to view a CSIRO test video. If unsuccessful, alternative dial formats are available in the 'How do I dial from a Video Conferencing Room?' section above.

From Skype for Business or Lync:
Contact your meeting organiser for a test Webex meeting to be scheduled, and then follow the instructions under 'How do I dial 1656214263@csiro.webex.com from Skype for Business or Lync?' above.

Support for External Collaborators

Video Conferencing is heavily dependent on the way systems have been implemented within an organisation. As such, any connection issues should be reported to your local IT support team who will be best equipped to troubleshoot the problem with assistance from this document.

CSIRO support can be contacted via your organisation's IT support team by calling +61 2 6276 6838 (option 1, option 1) and asking for the Unified Communications Team. Note that all support is on a best effort basis and due to the wide variety of video conferencing environments, your first step should be providing this document to your organisation's IT support team.

What infrastructure does CSIRO have deployed?

The following information is provided for external IT support teams to assist with testing and troubleshooting.