BlueBob
join:2000-05-03
Mesquite, TX
1 edit | Faxing using a DSL line instead of a modem, help
Does anyone know of any software or way to allow DSL users to send and receive faxes over their line without the need of a modem or fax machine?
Surely there's some software that will allow this. Can anyone help?
Bluebob |
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gephc
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join:2003-05-31
Minooka, IL
1 edit | Re: Faxing using a DSL line instead of a modem, he
There are a few web services that can help you out: »www.efax.com (free rates) and »www.Faxaway.com ($1 per month rates). I haven't tried either myself, but they may be worth a look.
edit: pricing isn't exactly as simple as I believed |
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FDisk
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join:2003-08-18
Israel | reply to BlueBob
Re: Faxing using a DSL line instead of a modem, help
Here's a bunch »www.savetz.com/fax/ |
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Bob Sanchez
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Re: Faxing using a DSL line instead of a modem, he
If you're using XP, this may do the trick: »www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/expe···er21.asp
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Candle1
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| said by Bob Sanchez  :
If you're using XP, this may do the trick: »www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/expe···er21.asp
Faxing Options for DSL or Cable Modems
You can't use your DSL or cable connection for faxing. A new technology, Voice over IP (VoIP) will undoubtedly make this possible in the future. VoIP is an inexpensive alternative to traditional telephone communication that operates over the public switched telephone network (PSTN). VoIP covers computer-to-computer, computer-to-telephone, and telephone-based communications. For more information about VoIP, read the Voice-over-IP Overview and the VoIP FAQ from DLS Reports. |
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bobbagels
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Re: Faxing using a DSL line instead of a modem, help
Yea candle is right.
Cable and DSL do not support faxing.
Right now its either through a modem or one of those services. (actually through email I believe)
From what I know of those services, they are not free nor too reliable.
I would say either get a modem of fax machine. Either is not too expensive, the modem cheapest way out I think.
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Candle1
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join:2003-03-24
19210 | Re: Faxing using a DSL line instead of a modem, he
I was all happy and everything when i saw the link to fax with dsl .. weeeeeeeeee
And poof it was no you can't .. so Looks like I will have to buy a fax machine just to send and get fax .. and I don't get that many lol |
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FDisk
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Israel
1 edit | reply to BlueBob
Re: Faxing using a DSL line instead of a modem, help
Just buy a 56k Modem. |
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Bob Sanchez
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Margate, FL.
clubs: | reply to BlueBob
Re: Faxing using a DSL line instead of a modem, he
My mistake-I'm on a T1 at work and forgot I was at home.:p |
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niel4more5
join:2002-03-09
Chesterfield, MO | reply to BlueBob
Re: Faxing using a DSL line instead of a modem, help
I use an old PII box with winfaxpro as my fax "sever"...it runs 24/7, I can send and recieve fax's (mainly recieve) and I print on my printer which is way better than a fax printer. |
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Anon |  reply to bobbagels
For what the cable company charges per month, they should offer FREE faxing through email account, cause i don't see any other worthwile perk in having it at almost $50 a month!!! just had to vent  |
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bilyardman
join:2003-07-29
Texarkana, TX | reply to BlueBob
Re: Faxing using a DSL line instead of a modem, he
This may be a good place to start »www.tpc.int/
There is an open source fax solution....it has been going
on for years...I can't find the link..Will post if I
run across it. |
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faxbeep
join:2003-12-31
New York, NY
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Re: Faxing using a DSL line instead of a modem, help
Check out the following resources:
1. An FAQ entry in faxbeep.com detailing how to send faxes from DSL.
2. A list of internet fax providers on faxbeep.com which should all enable you to send faxes through your DSL line. |
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Doctor Olds
I Need A Remedy For What's Ailing Me.
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join:2001-04-19
1970 442 W30
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Re: Faxing using a DSL line instead of a modem, he
You (if you desire your privacy or handle confidential documents and your customers/partners, prospects, etc also want their privacy preserved) really want a real fax machine or a hardware controller based fax/modem so you can secure the delivery of your faxes. You already have the PC, so you can either get an external (serial port) fax/modem or a internal PCI slot fax/modem. Just make sure the internal is a hardware controller based fax/modem and not a soft-modem or win-modem.
When you fax to the internet instead of over the regular phone line you have with DSL and POTS service, you end up with your information in the hands of people you do not know and they may use or divert your faxes and any information they contain for their personal use.
Regular POTS fax/modems and fax machines do work over VOIP so you can save money if you need to fax over long distances and do not want high monthly fees from a regular POTS long distance provider. 
Regards,
Doctor Olds |
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