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Fax modem

Started by JOAZ, August 12, 2019, 09:18:46 AM

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JOAZ

Hello,
I would like to able to fax from my PC using existing fax modem over our VOIP network. Any suggestions on setting up the ob202?Thanks in advance.

ProfTech

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If you are using Windows 10 and the built-in fax capabilities of Windows it may not be hard to set up at all. Simply set a star code in your 200 that reads "*99, Modem Call, set($Noji1,200),set($Noec1,1)" {Note I used *99, you can use something else}. Then all you have to do is set Windows fax to dial *99 [pause] before dialing the fax number. It worked like a charm for me but you have to have a solid ISP. If your internet connection is iffy it may not work. But not hard to set up and test. If you are using some other fax program YMMV.

*edited* Note this will only work to occasionally send a fax. If you need to be able to receive faxes also, this could be where the 202 might shine. You will need a dedicated fax DID number for the other phone port on the Obi and the Obi has a setting for "Fax only". A second option would be to purchase a DID for $1 per month from Callcentric and use it only to receive faxes. They will receive the fax, convert it to a pdf and email it to you for free, I think. You wouldn't need to mess with the Obi at all. Other providers may provide a similar service.