[asterisk-users] FAX Machine Testing ...

[Lee Howard]

Gordon Henderson wrote:
> Not FAX over VoIP, but testing 2 FAX machines back to back ...
>
> The scenario is that a client has one of my asterisk VoIP only systems 
> which they're happy with, but need to test FAX machines, so rather than 
> plug in a TDM card with FXS ports, I'm suggesting something like a PAP2T 
> device with 2 analogue ports registering to their asterisk box to use to 
> send test faxes from one fax machine to the other ...
>
> So as far as asterisk is concerend, it's just 2 more SIP extensions and 
> I'll arrange re-invites, so data ought to stay inside the ATA (if 
> possible) rather then have asterisk handle the media (but even so, it's a 
> lightly loaded switched ethernet LAN)
>
> Anyone see any issues with this, or suggest a better ATA than a PAP2T ?

Sending faxes between two ports on the SPA-2102 works for me.  However, 
there are other "PSTN line simulators" that will be less maintenance 
over the long-run.

Thanks,

Lee.