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MyE911 - Location Tracking Software - Overview

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Penn State faculty and staff using a softphone calling application on a desktop, laptop, or tablet. 

Introduction

MyE911 Location Tracking software is required by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) for desktops, laptops, and tablets using softphone calling applications.

This application software is not required on devices with cellular calling plans.

 

Location tracking capability is now required for those dialing 9-1-1 from a softphone, such as Cisco Jabber. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) made a recent rule change to strengthen enhanced 911 service (also called E911) to ensure accurate location information. Devices with cellular calling plans are not required to install and use MyE911, as the cellular network will automatically route emergency calls and will provide locations to responding agencies.

To comply with the new federal legislation and the Penn State General Counsel requirement, Penn State IT has selected MyE911 software to work with softphone calling applications, such as Jabber, on desktops, laptops, or tablets. Furthermore, audits will be conducted to maintain compliance with the enhanced 911 service.



How MyE911 Protects You

MyE911 is an application that tracks and validates your desktop/laptop/tablet’s current location. MyE911 routes 911 emergency calls made with softphones to the nearest Public Service Answering Point (PSAP) and will provide a physical address for emergency response.

This tracking software is not required for mobile phones or tablets will cellular calling plans.
Calls to 911 are automatically routed to emergency responders and locations provided through the cellular network.



Important: MyE911 Safety Responsibilities for Softphone Application Users


The softphone user needs to be active in the setup and management of MyE911 for protection in the case of an emergency.

  1. The MyE911 application will remain installed on devices with softphone applications, such as Jabber, that do not also have cellular calling plans.
  2. The softphone users should add, remove, and update physical work locations in advance or when prompted by the MyE911 application.
  3. Physical locations will be used in case of an emergency dispatch and must be complete with the following:
    • Location Name
    • Street Number
    • Street Name
    • City
    • State
    • Zip code

Device Requirements 

  • You must have an active Penn State telephone number issued through the University's VoIP telephone system.
  • Your telephone number is set up with softphone calling capability, such as Jabber, you have the current softphone applications installed, and
         your PSU ID is set up to make and receive calls on your device.
  • Your device must be running Microsoft Windows 7.1 SP1 or higher.

Step-by-Step Instructions

 

How To Download and Install MyE911

If you use a computer that allows you to install and uninstall programs on your own, use the following instructions:

  • WindowsKB0018419 – Unified Communications with Cisco Jabber: MyE911 (Windows)
  • macOSKB0018420 –  Unified Communications with Cisco Jabber: MyE911 (macOS)

If you use a computer that depends on local IT support to install and uninstall programs:

  • Please contact your local IT directly or use Get Support for installation assistance.

To Get Help

For further assistance with Cisco Jabber or MyE911: Get Support

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