Re: Local fax modem

You cannot fax over a DSL line unless you have a filter that is suitable for
connecting a standard analog voice line to an analog fax modem.
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Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"pop" <pop@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:54DAFC34-21D6-441E-BAB9-9BF208575F3C@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>, I have a new emachines T6212 with local (fax modem) Soft V92 Data Fax
> Modem w/ SmartCP,and SBC DSL. I have configured, enabled, and re-checked
> settings repeatedly, but cannot send or receive faxes.
> What should be the status of 1.)My internet connection; 2.)My shared
> telephone-DSL line; and, 3.) will fax -receive operate if my computer is
> turned off?
> Supposing I do get this running eventually, is there anyway to check if
> it's fuctioning properly without going to a seperate fax location?
> The Emachine help line (technician) was only able to refer me to their
> help menu, which I have been through no less than 5 times.
>
> Windows XP Home
> --
> Thanks,Pop


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