Modena Hub & Hub+ Overview

Capabilities and Performance

The table below summarizes the capabilities of each Modena model in each of the available operation modes.

*For dynamic content, the maximum number of participants is 100.

**If the Modena Hub+ wireless access point is active, the maximum number of participants is reduced to 12.

***Multicam feature, available in 1 room and 4 supporting video streams.

NOTE: when there are no HDMI-connected displays, the maximum number of presenters is 1.

General Network Requirements

The Modena system relies on stable and efficient wireless connections and should be deployed on a professional, enterprise-grade wireless network to ensure optimal reliability/connectivity. Recommended network characteristics are as follows.

Corporate Access Point

• 802.11ac WiFi5 MU-MIMO 3x3 minimum

• Maximum of 20 active users per access point

The active users limit is valid under good network conditions as specified under the “Wireless requirements” section below. Otherwise, the number of active users may be significantly reduced.

Modena Hub+ integrated access point

• Maximum of 12 active users

• Modena Hub+ access point works well in ideal network conditions.

• In crowded Wi-Fi environments, enterprise-grade external access points are highly recommended.

• Avoid installing the Modena Hub+ directly behind a TV display. The display may disrupt or block the Wi-Fi signal.

• Use a survey system (Wi-Fi analysis tool) to evaluate the interference level of the Wi-Fi environment and identify the best network channel.

Laptop and Device Requirements

The following gives hardware and operating requirements for connected devices.

Windows

Operating System

• Windows 10 version 1903 or later 

• .NET® Framework 4.5 

• Microsoft® Direct3D

• Admin privileges are required for the installation of the Modena software.

Hardware Specification 

• Intel Core i5 - 8th Generation 4 cores (minimum) 

• Intel Core i7 - 9th Generation 4 cores (recommended)

• CPU workload must be below 75% when running wireless presentation, wireless USB and video-conference client.

• Hardware acceleration is not supported with NVIDIA GPUs (the app can be run selecting a different video card, or hardware acceleration can be disabled).

Configuration

• Check that the computer operating system, browsers, UC clients, and device drivers (for the graphic video card, audio interface, etc.) are updated to the latest versions. We recommend using the online Intel update tool to make sure the latest drivers are installed.

• Power Saving Disabled

• Capturing resolution may be reduced to 720p from the application settings to address performance issues.

MacOS 

• Operating system

• MacOS Big Sur

• Admin privileges are required for the installation of the Modena software.

Hardware specification

• Intel Core i5 - 8th Generation 4 cores (minimum) 

• Intel Core i7 - 9th Generation 4 cores (recommended) 

• Apple M1 or M2

• CPU workload must be below 75% when running wireless presentation, wireless USB and video-conference client.

Configuration

• Check that the computer operating system, browsers, UC clients and device drivers (for the graphic video card, audio interface, etc.) are updated to the latest versions

• Screen recording enabled for Modena

• Capturing resolution may be reduced to 720p from the application settings to address performance issues

Android

Operating system

• Android 8.0 or later

Hardware specification 

• Hardware acceleration available

iOS

Operating system

• iOS 14.4 or later 

Hardware specification

• iPhone 8 or later 

• iPad 5th gen or later 

• iPad Pro 2nd gen or later 

Security software 

• Modena software must be white-listed on antivirus and security applications
• Screen recording must be allowed
• Local firewall needs to be configured to allow the required Modena traffic (full port information on Modena Network Administrator's Guide)

3rd party software 

• Browsers and UC clients used during the Modena sessions must be updated to the latest versions
• UC clients compatibility can be verified on Videoconference clients compatibility

Network Ports

Some communication ports might be locked by default, typically for security reasons in routed or restricted network segments such as public wireless access for guests. For optimal operation of Modena Hub, ports in the table that follows should be open and without restriction.

LAN Traffic

Internet Traffic

Physical Connections

The Modena Hub/Hub+ unit has the following external connections for networking and audio/video connections:

1. Antenna connections (Modena Hub+ version only)

2. Power connection

3. HDMI output

4. USB 2.0/3.0 port (Type A) input

5. RJ-45 1000Mbit Ethernet port