Re: Problem faxing with SBC DSL connection

Thank you for your response, however as I have stated I am not a very good
computer person and will need direct and specific answers to my questions
which I will repeat here:

1) Is the filter MVP Hal Hostetler mentioned in his reply below the same as
the filter I already have with my DSL service that is already plugged in with
my phone line?
2) Is the re-routing of the cable and phone line hook-ups, suggested to me
as outlined below, a solution to the problem? If so, what about the filter,
DSL modem box, etc?
3) New question: You say I will need a conventional fax modem with a live
telephone line attached. Isn't there such a fax modem already installed in
my system since the fax program is there? And the live telephone line I have
since I have phone service. Perhaps the re-routing of the cables/phone lines
as mentioned is a possibility. If so, I need step by step instructions to do
that.

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

> Unlike most dial-up modems, a DSL modem is not capable
> of connecting to fax machines, so you cannot send or receive faxes
> directly.
> In order to send and receives faxes, you'll need a conventional fax modem
> with a live telephone line attached. You cannot use broadband unless you
> use a web-base fax service, such as eFax:
> http://www2.efax.com/en/efax/twa/page/homePage?rqcp=1
>
> Or consider purchasing a regular fax machine and connect it to your phone
> line.
>
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> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
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>
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> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "BARB" wrote:
>
> | I have read numerous posts regarding my problem which is I cannot send a fax
> | because of being on DSL. I have the following:
> |
> | Phone connected to dsl filter which connects to splitter which connects to
> | wall phone jack. Computer connects to DSL modem which connects to splitter
> | which connects to wall phone jack.
> |
> | It has been suggested to me (I am not very knowledgeable regarding
> | computers) to "plug phone into the other jack in the back of the computer
> | that has a picture of a phone next to it then the line from the wall could go
> | into the line jack on the back of the computer."
> |
> | They failed to mention what would happen, if anything, with the filter, DSL
> | modem, etc connections.
> |
> | I notice your suggestion in this post about the filter - would that be the
> | same filter I already have with the DSL? And, do you agree with the above
> | suggested re-routing of the cables, etc?
> |
> | Thanks for your patience and help with this computer illiterate female (who
> | is otherwise intelligent and beautiful).
> |
> | "Hal Hostetler [MVP-S/U]" wrote:
> |
> | > If your broadband service is DSL over your telephone line, sending a fax can
> | > be done two
> | > ways:
> | >
> | > 1. You obtain a DSL line filter suitable for connecting a standard voice
> | > telephone to the DSL line, then connect an analog fax modem to the line
> | > through the line filter. Your DSL provider has these filters, so does your
> | > local Radio Shack store:
> | >
> | >
> http://www.radioshack.com/category.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=CTLG%5F004%5F004%5F002%5F000&Page=1&find=dsl%20filter(keyword)
> | >
> | > 2. You hire an Internet E-faxing service:
> | >
> | > http://www.slipstick.com/addins/services/fax.htm#internetfax
> | > Personal Fax Services - Internet Fax
> | > http://www.savetz.com/fax/
> | > FAQ: How can I send a fax from the Internet?
> | >
> | > Hal
> | > --
> | > Hal Hostetler, CPBE -- hhh@xxxxxxxx
> | > Senior Engineer/MIS -- MS MVP-S/U -- WA7BGX
> | > http://www.kvoa.com -- "When News breaks, we fix it!"
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> | >
> | > "Lolobeansmama" <Lolobeansmama@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> | > news:FFFC7B32-01EB-498D-9C48-36509D3F24A7@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> | > > When I try to send a fax I get a message that the phone is busy. Does
> | > > this
> | > > mean that I need to disconnect from SBC DSL in order to send a fax? I
> | > > can't
> | > > figure out how to do so without turning off my computer. Any help will be
> | > > greatly appreciated. Thanks.
> | >
> | >
> | >
>
>
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