[asterisk-users] Fax with asterisk

[Giorgio Incantalupo]

Hi Erik,
we use an ATA device connected to the fax machine. If you want to 
receive faxes, since Asterisk fax detection is not reliable, use one DID 
to link it directly to the ATA: you lose a number but you gain a 
fully-working fax!

Giorgio Incantalupo.

Erik Haider Forsen wrote:
> Hi!
>
> I'm new to this list. I tried to search the list archive for a  
> solution on my current setup, but couldn't find any.
>
> We have an asterisk connected directly to the PSTN with 2 E1 lines  
> through a Sangoma A102d interface. We also have a regular FAX machine.
>
> My question is how to get the fax service handled by asterisk? I want  
> to cancel the analog line I have for the FAX machine today.
>
> What would be the best solution? Fax machine and asterisk is on the  
> same LAN, not much load, with high end switches etc. Can I expect good  
> results with using our existing FAX machine, connected to asterisk  
> through an ATA box?
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Erik
>
> _______________________________________________
> -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com --
>
> AstriCon 2008 - September 22 - 25 Phoenix, Arizona
> Register Now: http://www.astricon.net
>
> asterisk-users mailing list
> To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit:
>    http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
>
>