Secure broadcasting technology

Secure webinar broadcasts without the use of WebRTC technology

In MyOwnConference, webinars can be hosted in two distinct manners, either directly through a web browser, leveraging WebRTC technology without the need for installing any software, or by utilizing our dedicated application, which requires downloading and installation on your computer. This second method is called “secure broadcasting technology”, and today we will get acquainted with it.

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  • More stable connection even with low Internet speeds (our tests showed that even presenters with an EDGE mobile connection can conduct webinars without any problems).
  • The ability to conduct webinars in cases where it is impossible to connect through a browser (for example, if WebRTC technology is blocked or, according to your company’s security requirements, the UDP protocol is completely blocked).
  • In addition, full-fledged work through a VPN allows you to conduct and view webinars. However, it is recommended to avoid using free VPNs, as they usually have low bandwidth.

Please note that alternative broadcasting technology can only be activated for a specific event. It may be activated at one event and disabled at another.

Also, please note: Ordinary participants who will simply attend, listen to, and watch your webinar do not need to download or install anything! Everything continues to work directly in a browser.

Having learned these nuances, let’s move on to how to launch this plugin.

How to launch alternative broadcasting technology on Windows

First, we need to schedule a webinar. To do this, we need to log into our account.

Dashboard

After which we can create either a permanent room for webinars, for our tasks in the “Permanent Webinars” tab.

Permanent webinars

Or schedule a separate webinar for a specific time in the “Scheduled Webinars” tab.

Scheduled webinars

If you want to know a little more about webinar rooms, follow this link

After creating one of these options, we will personalize the general information of your event (name, date, time, etc.).

Having configured this information, go to “Advanced settings”.

Advanced settings

In the “General” tab, select “Plugin DTS”.

Аlternative broadcasting technology

Once the settings are complete, feel free to return using the arrow since the settings you set are saved automatically. Now, we can launch the webinar using the “Create webinar” button.

However, it is worth considering that the webinar will be available to participants only when the time appointed by the organizer arrives. Until then, organizers can attend it to prepare and set up DTS.

Create webinar

After automatically going to the “Share webinar” tab, where you can copy the link to your webinar, you need to click on the “Open” button.

Open

Before broadcasting in the webinar room, the system will automatically prompt you to take a test to check your equipment and Internet connection.

Check

At the end of the test, we close the window with the results and click on the green “Speak” button.

Speak

After clicking on the green “Speak” button and waiting a couple of seconds, you will be prompted to download the DTS plugin. In order to download it, click on the “Download” button.

Download alternative broadcasting technology

Once the archive is downloaded, you must unpack it and run the plugin. Once the plugin is launched, you will see a notification that tells you that the plugin has successfully launched and is running.

Notification

Important! After installing the plugin, it will automatically launch when you turn on the computer; if not needed, this function can be turned off in the application settings. You can download the plugin in the room at the beginning of the broadcast or via direct links from this article for Windows or macOS.

The second option for activating alternative technology is to enable it directly in the webinar room. To start it, open the settings to the webinar room you created.

Setting

Find “Devices settings” and click on it.

Devices settings

In the “Broadcasting protocol” sub-item, you will see what technology you have enabled. The green indicator next to WebRTC indicates that this technology runs in the room.

broadcasting technology

To switch a room to alternative broadcasting technology, press the switch. You can tell that the alternative technology has been activated by the changed color of the indicator. It will turn gray.

Indicator

If you enable this feature for the first time, the system will try to find a plugin running on your device; if it is not there, you will be prompted to download the plugin after some waiting time. Do it. The alternative technology will only work if there is a plugin.

Download alternative broadcasting technology

Then, follow the simple instructions.

Instructions
  1. Wait for the download to finish;
  2. Unpack the archive and run the application;
  3. Click the “Talk” button;

What do you do if the plugin is installed, but the system asks you to download it again?

Follow the simple instructions:

  1. Find the Notepad application (notepad.exe) on your computer and run it as Administrator.
  2. In Notepad, find and open the “hosts” file; in order to find it, you need to enter C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc in the address bar (after changing the type of files you are looking for to “All files”).
Folder

3. Add the text 127.0.0.1 add-on.mywebinar.io to the file at the very bottom

Notepad

4. Save the file to your desktop.
5. Transfer the saved file here C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc
6. Refresh the webinar page and click on the “Speak” button.

Speak

How to activate alternative broadcasting technology in the MacOS operating system

Unpack the archive and run the plugin by double-clicking, then click “Open”

You may see a message that the program cannot be opened. In this case, Control-click the DTS program icon, then select Open from the context menu.

Click “Open”.

The program will be saved in the list of exceptions in security settings, and it can be launched by double-clicking it like any other program in the future.

After all these steps, we need to install the plugin and grant screen-sharing permission in system settings. To do this, open “System Settings”, then go to the “Privacy & Security” section.

Privacy & Security

Select the “Screen Recording” section and check the box next to the DTS extension.

Screen Recording

Launch the DTS plugin. Afterward, return to the room and press the “Speak” button.

Speak

What should you do if the plugin is already installed on your Mac and the system asks you to download it again?

Follow the simple instructions.

Find and launch the Terminal application on your computer. There are several ways to do this.

1. In the search bar “Launchpad”

Launchpad

2. Type the word “Terminal” and press “Enter”. Then launch “Terminal”.

3. In a Terminal window, run the command: sudo nano /etc/hosts

After entering the command, you will be asked for the system password.

Terminal

4. After executing the command, add the required text 127.0.0.1 add-on.mywebinar.io from a new line.

Command

Save changes:
5.1. To save the file, press the keyboard shortcut “Control-O”.
5.2. To exit, press “Control-X”.

Refresh the webinar page and click on the “Speak” button.

If you’re facing any issues while broadcasting using an alternative technology, please don’t hesitate to contact our technical support team.

Technical support

Browser with built-in VPN

You cannot use the Alternative Broadcasting Technology plugin in browsers with built-in VPN enabled. This happens because the browser blocks the local connection to the plugin when the VPN is activated. It is impossible to bypass this protection. We recommend disabling your browser’s built-in VPN and using a third-party paid VPN instead.

FAQ

What is alternative webinar technology?

Alternative Broadcasting Technology involves conducting webinars through a special plugin that must be downloaded to your computer. This allows you to bypass restrictions if you block WebRTC technology or use VPNs.

What are the benefits of using secure broadcasting technology?

A more stable connection, and most importantly, it works even on poor internet.

How to enable secure broadcasting technology?

Alternative Broadcasting Technology is enabled on the webinar settings page, where you can select the DTS plugin in the “Advanced Settings” section or directly in the webinar room in the “Devices settings” section.

How to download and install the DTS plugin?

The DTS plugin can be downloaded and installed on your computer using the links provided in our article for Windows and macOS operating systems. After downloading the archive, you need to unpack it and run it.

System keeps asking for DTS plugin download. Help?

Add the line 127.0.0.1 add-on.mywebinar.io to your computer’s “hosts” file. Then restart the webinar and try to press “Speak” again.

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