Major characteristics of the AGN include the size and layout of the space, software environment, video capabilities, audio capabilities, display capabilities, and network capabilities. Each of these components contributes to the collective success of the AGN at providing the seamless experience groups expect when using the Access Grid.
Environment
Have space for a minimum of 3 people to participate
Software
Virtual Venues Client Software 1.0 or later
Venues Text Chat Client Software: TkMOO 0.3.32
NLANR Multicast Beacon Software[2]
Video
Receive, Decode, and Present at least 18 QCIF (177x144) and 6, CIF (352x288) H.261[3] Video Streams via RTP[4]
Capture, Encode, and Transmit at least 4 CIF (352x288) H.261[3] Video Streams via RTP[4]
Audio
Receive, Decode, Process and Present at least 6 16 bit 16KHz Audio Streams via RTP[4]
Capture, Process, Encode and Transmit at least 1 16 bit 16 KHz Audio Stream via RTP[4]
Audio should be Hands Free, Echo Cancelled, and Full Duplex[5]
Analog Phone line
Display
3072x768 shared display space
The design and layout of the seating should allow users to sit at a distance between 2 and 8 times the screen height
Network
100Mbps Local Network Connection
10Mbps Wide Area Network Connection
Multicast Capable (MSDP/PIM-SM/MBGP) Network Connection