Re: Faxing via ADSL Router?

It's true that you need a fax capable modem. However, I found that there may
be a catch 22, in that some multifunction devices expect to have the windows
fax system installed before the multifunction unit is installed.

Basically, you can cheat to some extent by installing a standard external
fax modem to a serial port, then install the windows fax system. (even if
the external fax modem is not connected with a multifunction device.)

In your case, a standard external fax modem will connect to the ADSL phone
line thru a filter, just as a standard analog phone might. I used a USR V.92
external fax modem to get windows fax to load and setup. Then changed to a
Brother 720CN connected via a home network for actual use.

"Trois Jay" <TroisJay@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:A88CB51C-A957-4DA6-87E8-097F6FD3D68F@microsoft.com...
> Thanks Russ!
>
> Trois
>
> "Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:
>
> > http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders/FAQFAX.htm#_Toc88835133
> > --
> > Russ Valentine
> > [MVP-Outlook]
> > "Trois Jay" <TroisJay@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:0B4AFF48-6BEE-437B-A91B-DF94D4115A4C@microsoft.com...
> > >I have a Billion ADSL Router, which doesn't need any driver (great!).
> > > However, on installing Fax from the Win XP Home cd, it asks for a
modem,
> > > which of course can't be found as none has been installed.
> > > Spoke to Billion support, they never had this question before.
> > >
> > > Can anyone help me out? Or tell me where to look?
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> >
> >
> >