Global Utilities

La Trobe University
Student help - Collaborate

Troubleshooting

Java configuration

If using Collaborate on-campus at La Trobe University, it will be necessary to configure the proxy settings for Java. If the proxy settings for Java are not configured correctly, Collaborate will 'hang' shortly after clicking the link to enter a room and the Java symbol appearing.

To configure proxy settings for Java;

  1. Click the Start button > Control Panel > Programs > Java
    The Java icon in the control panel
  2. Click 'Network Settings' under the 'General' tab
    'Network Settings' in the Java control panel
  3. Select 'Use proxy server' and enter 'proxy.latrobe.edu.au' in the address field and '8080' in the port field
    Network proxy settings for Java

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Other common issues for Blackboard Collaborate Web Conferencing v. 11

The other most common, non-Latrobe specific issues are as follows (all links go to the Blackboard Collaborate support site);