The AliceStreet Conference Center is an IP-based, client-server software system. Industry-standard H.323 and T.120 protocols are used to communicate between the AliceStreet client and the AliceStreet server, with a per-port bandwidth requirement of around 150kbps for combined audio and video. Both client and server are implemented as Windows™ software and can be run on standard PCs.

The server software can be optionally configured to run multiple meetings at the same time hence leveraging the power of the AliceStreet Conference Center. The only limitation is the processing power of the server itself.

With the ability to integrate with gatekeepers, gateways and other components of modern converged networks, the AliceStreet Conference Center is suitable for deployment throughout the organization. Yet AliceStreet's room-based architecture means that for an early pilot installation, bandwidth use will be strictly limited by the number of server installations, so there's no risk of your network being swamped by users.

The diagram below shows an overview of a typical installation. Note that the HTTP, H.323 and T.120 protocols are implemented by AliceStreet - all you need to do is make sure the clients and the server can communicate via an IP network.

	Note: for detailed information about coping with firewalls, NATs and VPNs, and other information see the relevant document in the library.
Implementing the AliceStreet Conference Center is easy:
	Install and run the server.
	Connect to the server using a web browser. The client software will be installed automatically. For browsers with ActiveX disabled, or not available, such as FireFox and Netscape, or for clients using MS Vista, a separate client needs to be preinstalled.