Re: Fax Trouble: Server Problem or Wiring Problem?

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Andrew:

While I have no experience with Mainpipe Fax Boards, I agree that they,
along with other manufactures such as BrookTrout, are different from
internal modems, in particular internal "win modems" that have little
processing capability and rely on software running on the server for most of
their functionality.

I should have mentioned them as an alternative.

--
Larry

"Andrew Rinaldi" <andrew.rinaldi@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Larry Struckmeyer wrote:
I don't like internal modems for servers. I know that others may have
had good luck with them, but when they hang, as they sometimes/often
will, it will probably require a restart of the server to clear it. Much
prefer a serial (com) port attached external modem with their own power
switch.

Hi Larry,

Not all boards are created equal... the Mainpine fax boards have a feature
which allows each port to be reset under software control. This is used
by some fax software vendors to automatically restart a port on demand.

http://www.mainpine.com/downloads/Microsoft%20Fax%20Services%20Lab%20Report_final_.pdf

Regards

Andrew Rinaldi
Mainpine Developer Support
USA +1 503 822 9944 | UK +44 8458 909438
andrew.rinaldi@xxxxxxxxxxxx | www.mainpine.com


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