With this new release supporting voice and meetings in one client, the topic of supported devices has come up. Set up lync for mac 2011 for office 365 office support. May 22, 2012 our fifth lync and learn session is entitled lync for mac 2011 and will be led by dave kong. Under authentication, clear the use kerberos box so its blank. Lync for mac 2011 gets improved device support with hotfix 14.
Maximize your microsoft lync investment with logitech. The base station is bulky, which is a pain when traveling. It is not possible to set a picture of yourself that appears on your lync contact card using the mac version of lync. This behavior is noted for existing users and is not fixed by reinstalling lync.
Jan 02, 2015 when you try to search for a contact in lync which is not in your contact list, the client would normally display all matching results from your companys addressbook. Lync for mac universal communications, my experiences. To get the instructions for how to download and install lync for mac 2011 from the office 365 portal, choose the arrow next to the plan you have. My mac client is continuously crashing, is dropping calls, andor is unstable. At the microsoft download center, choose download to download the lync for mac 2011 update program onto your mac. Lync for mac headsets dont work microsoft community. Cites training services university of illinois 3 starting lync 2011 start lync 2011 and sign in first, you must log on to the network. I downloaded the trial software office for mac 2011 as soon as i got my lync for mac client configured and working properly. Sep 02, 2011 all optimized for microsoft lync and optimized for microsoft communicator headsets support both lync server 2010 and office communications server 2007 r2. Lync is available as a standalone edition for volume licensing customers. The lync for mac 2011 deployment guide is for system implementers, it managers, system administrators, or other people who plan for, implement, and maintain lync in their organizations. You cant hear others mitchell hamline school of law.
Another alternative was to use a headset, but many people are loathe to move from a handset to a headset. After the programs are finished downloading, go to downloads on your mac. No, i am using lync 2011 on the mac os yosemite 10. Nov 28, 2011 microsoft provides a free 30day trial of office for mac 2011. After installing not configuring lync for mac, immediately install the 14. Certified lync headsets from plantronics ensures easy setup and use. A qualified lync headset that provides the most power and the highest return on investment from your lync usage. One of the most requested features for lync for mac 2011 is better device support. On my previous headsets bluetooth, mute would only work with my cell phone. If the mac client crashes, dropping, calls, or is acting unstable in general, then there is an issue with your lync install and it will need to be uninstalled, then reinstalled. Microsoft lync compatible wireless headsets microsoft. While offering high quality wideband audio that is optimized for use with lync, inline or onheadset call control will have limited functionality on the mac client.
My headset mic was working fine till this last update, so i am now wondering if this is something with this entire update from microsoft. If you have the urge to roam, wireless is a better choice. The latest lync for mac was released in 2011 and called lync for mac 2011. Sep 02, 2011 one question we get asked on occasion is what devices have been qualifiedcertified to work for mac. Mac headset recommendations for video chat and skype. Find the right corded or wireless headset optimized for microsoft lync for your calling needs whether you are looking for microsoft lync headsets with wired, wireless, dect, or bluetooth connectivity in headband, earhook, or over the head wearing styles. Microsoft lync headsets from plantronics make your uc and voip experience a productive and seamless transition. Users will need to answer and end calls from the mac client directly rather than using the headset buttons. Using communicator 2011 on a macbook pro to connect to. However, sometimes this is not working as expected, and you might be wondering why it suddenly stopped. Lync for mac 2011 works with microsoft lync server 2010 to provide realtime collaboration.
Publish and view status view status based on calendar freebusy information add a custom location add a custom note. Just plug the headset into the usb port and office communicator will recognize the device. In the mac client, users must manually set the audio device as. If you intend to use your headset primarily for webcam video chat or skype on a mac, a hardwired usb headset is typically the most reliable and highest fidelity headset to buy. Many coworkers have asked me about the headset based upon call quality, and at least 2 have bought the same model.
Oct 21, 2011 lync loses connection every 8min 28sec if you enjoy csilike detective stories and by csi, i mean cheesy quips as he puts on his sunglasses, not this centered around isoteric computer issues involving lync, then youll love this post. In the windows client, any device that has been optimized for lync will be automatically set as the default device in lync as soon as it is connected. Mobility policy required with the release of skype for business server 2015 cu4 and lync server 20 cu8 hf1, we will support skype for business on mac as a desktop application. As a trusted lync partner, logitech offers seamless integration and ultimate compatibility with lync, which means less time that your.
Sep 19, 2011 watch this short video to get familiar with the new lync for mac interface. Make sure youve installed the most current microsoft lync for mac 2011 update. The quality is the crispest ive had from any wireless headset. Using a polycom cx300 usb phone with communicator for mac in office 2011. Additionally, make sure that the computer is running mac os x 10. Delete any signin info only in skype for business 202016 exit skype for business lync. Communicator for mac 2011 compared to lync 2010 justin morris. Lync phone instructions administrative pod 2 basic. A comparison of the current features available across different delivery models for microsoft lync server onpremises lync online and skype for business.
Microsoft lync 2010 microphone doesnt work with macbook pro. Download lync for mac 2011 from official microsoft. Using a polycom cx300 usb phone with communicator for mac. To determine which version of lync for mac 2011 is installed on your computer, follow these steps. Jabra offers a range of headsets and speakerphones, giving you access. For mac microsoft lync 2011 audio lync allows you to add voice to chat conversations, make voice calls to other lync users on campus, or add voice to a virtual conference. After all, youre not likely to be wandering far from the external webcam or builtin apple isights view. So, i just install that and everything will be groovy, right. In the microsoft lync for mac 2011 update volume window, doubleclick the lync for mac 2011 update application to start the update process, and then follow the instructions on the screen. Jun 25, 2014 before you install the lync for mac 2011 14. Mar 20, 2014 if you installed lync for mac 2011 14. Sep 26, 2011 on this post i wrote a client for ocs lync.
Aug 14, 2012 one of the most requested features for lync for mac 2011 is better device support. The peripherals certification program ensures that usb peripherals such as headsets, speakerphones, webcams, and monitors, offer rich audio or video quality. Jun 09, 2014 before you install the lync for mac 2011 14. Plantronics audio devices enable people to communicate comfortably and. Dave kong is a product manager on the lync marketing team that covers lync s support for the mac. Is the cx600 connected via usb with the mac and selected as the audio device within the client. Skype for business certified devices are also supported in microsoft teams.
Install skype for business on mac from the microsoft download center. They did, however, create a business version that does work with lync and called it microsoft communicator for mac 2011 its currently at version. Not sure which voip headset goes with your voip phone. How do i answerhangup the call when using a headset with office communicator 2007. Find the right corded or wireless headset optimized for microsoft lync for your calling needs. The headset button works correctly as a mute button for lync. Lync is microsofts new integrated functionality for instant messaging, presence, conferencing and voice. It turns out that the last patch for lync for mac 201114. If you are experiencing your lync 2011 hanging or crashing during a lync call or a lync screensharing session you will need to complete a clean. Lync may work by logging in as a different user on the same machine. Watch this short video to get familiar with the new lync for mac interface. Our mac users would experience crashes when the mac woke from sleep or the display changed most often. Our fifth lync and learn session is entitled lync for mac 2011 and will be led by dave kong. Microsoft office communicator headset faq headsetplus.
Microsoft provides a free 30day trial of office for mac 2011. I updated the last update and it seems it was a bad update outlook no longer is opening, which microsoft knows about. At the lync for mac 2011 sign in page, choose advanced at the bottom of the page, after typing your office 365 user id in both the email address box and the user id box, and entering your password. Double check that your device is compatible with the version of mac os you are using uninstalling lync 2011 these steps will guide you through uninstalling and reinstalling the lync 2011 mac client.
When office 2011 for mac came out, i and other macintosh users rejoiced, as we could now join the ranks of people sending and receiving phone calls from our computers in the previous version, macintosh users could receive but not. Skype for businesslync caches files locally on a pc or mac to pull information quickly and efficiently. Commands sent from the headset are recognized by office communicator and visa versa. To use lync for mac 2011, you need an email address and password from an organization that uses lync server, or has a business subscription to microsoft 365.
Plugging in a usb headset should make it a default device for audio automatically. Change or configure audio devices in lync for mac if your preferred device was not automatically set as the default audio device when you connected it, you can change it by clicking the microphone icon in the lower left of the main lync for mac window, and selecting your device from the pulldown menu. Sign in to or out of lync for mac 2011 lync for mac. Jan 12, 2011 it seems with the new version of office for the mac, microsoft made messenger personal and restricted it to only work with windows live. This is a pretty hotly discussed and contentious topic, the experience on the apple mac for users connecting to ocs 2007 r2lync. Using lync 2011 for macintosh university of houston. Using communicator 2011 on a macbook pro to connect to microsoft lync 2010. Lync 2010 server lync online lync 20 lync windows store app lync 20 basic lync for mac 2011 skype for business plan 1 skype for business plan 2. Now, microsoft released a version specifically design for lync server features called. Whether you are looking for microsoft lync headsets with wired, wireless, dect, or bluetooth connectivity in headband, earhook, or over the head wearing styles. See how to perform a clean uninstall of lync for mac 2011 for more information. The short answer is that we dont yet qualify devices for communicator for mac 2011 or the upcoming lync for mac 2011 clients, but most of our device manufacturers have good solutions that will work with the mac clients. Lync loses connection every 8min 28sec kens unified. I think this name choice is because how much it looks like lync for windows, and its really impressive how the user experience looks like in both platforms.
In the past, youve been able to connect using the mac messenger client, but now weve got communicator for mac 2011. Communicator for mac 2011 compared to lync 2010 justin. A headset can be either wired or wireless and can vary greatly in size and shape. Headsets can utilized to conduct and manage skype and facetime calls from your mac, as well as enjoy streaming computer audio, itunes music playback and for apple dictation. Mar 14, 2017 in the microsoft lync for mac 2011 update volume window, doubleclick the lync for mac 2011 update application to start the update process, and then follow the instructions on the screen. Dave kong is a product manager on the lync marketing team that covers lyncs support for the mac. The answer to this is a corrupt user profile on your lync for mac 2011. Download lync for mac 2011 from official microsoft download. Out of curiosity, i walked out of the building during a call, a few floors down and outside. The lync for mac 2011 client has rtmed and i am seeing tweets that it is now on the volume license site as well. Lync loses connection every 8min 28sec if you enjoy csilike detective stories and by csi, i mean cheesy quips as he puts on his sunglasses, not this centered around isoteric computer issues involving lync, then youll love this post.
Usb devices such as headsets and speakerphones are excellent alternatives to basic computer microphones and speakers. If the mac client crashes, dropping, calls, or is acting unstable in general, then there is an issue with your lync install and it. The steps to fix are simple and involve deleting a few files and keychain entries. Microsoft lync for mac quick start guide for telephony. One question we get asked on occasion is what devices have been qualifiedcertified to work for mac.
If the installation finishes successfully, you can remove the update installer from your hard disk. The version number of lync for mac 2011 is displayed in the about lync dialog box. The volume buttons does fully integrate with the mac. Microsoft lync for mac gives you integrated instant messaging, presence, conferencing and voice capabilities with just a few clicks. All you need is a microphone and speakers, however using a lynccertified headset or a conference puck can greatly improve the quality of the audio. It is included in every purchase of microsoft office for mac standard 2011.
Now, microsoft released a version specifically design for lync server features called lync for mac. Overview vanderbilt is switching to voip voice over ipinternet with microsoft lync phones. I established my enterprise ocs account, got logged in using office communicator mac 2011 version. The optimized for lync logo on a logitech webcam or headset product listing means that the device is officially optimized for lync through microsofts testing process. Common reasons you will want to clear lync cache include. This transition reduces infrastructure, support and deployment of voice services. Unfortunately, after installation i didnt get it working. Lync for mac 2011 gets improved device support with hotfix. Tweet share 0 linkedin 0 early september the good news started spreading among microsoft office fans who are for whatever reason using a mac. Phones and devices for skype for business microsoft docs. Teams provides an integrated communications solution, tying in instant messaging, online meetings, audio and video calling in one seamless platform, making it easier to stay connected online. In addition the voip client applications lync delivers many new collaboration features, remote management and end user conveniences.
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