Newbee question

I am attempting to set up and configure a laptop that is networked to a
desktop. Am I able to send and receive faxes from a network connected
machine or does it have to come from the machine with the actual external
modem connection?

The desktop has a external broadband modem and when I try to configure the
laptop I can only select it's own internal modem.

When I try and send a fax with the laptop's internal modem selected the
message is that the message has been sent and then answered but I do not
have Fax Viewer to see the message? This doesn't make sense to me how can
the internal modem which is not connected to the phone line send a fax?

TIA

B.W.

Fax server software is available that enables users on a network to
access a fax on a server. However, it is not an in-box part of any
desktop Windows system. Such software might need a Windows server version
to support it.

You cannot use a broadband service (cable or ADSL or DSL) to send faxes
directly. You can subscribe to a fax service and they will take your
message and send/broadcast it for you. This is fee-for-service.

Depending on the service, you might be able to connect the fax/modem in
your computer to the ADSL line. This might require the addition of a line
filter between the fax and the ADSL line. If you can connect a telephone
to the line and have it function properly, you can connect a fax in the
same way. Check with your provider.

Now to the centre of the matter: The fax/modem requires an analogue
telephone company line to connect with to send faxes. The software
provided with Windows XP and most fax software is designed for use with
the fax/modem.

The fax software that comes with windows will work well when it is set
up. However, it is relatively limited in its function and facilities and
error detection. And, of course, it cannot send or receive a fax if it is
not connected to the line.

Tom
MSMVP
Windows Shell/User

"B.W." <bwaller@aapt.net.auxx (drop the xx)> wrote in message
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|I am attempting to set up and configure a laptop that is networked to a
| desktop. Am I able to send and receive faxes from a network connected
| machine or does it have to come from the machine with the actual
external
| modem connection?
|
| The desktop has a external broadband modem and when I try to configure
the
| laptop I can only select it's own internal modem.
|
| When I try and send a fax with the laptop's internal modem selected the
| message is that the message has been sent and then answered but I do
not
| have Fax Viewer to see the message? This doesn't make sense to me how
can
| the internal modem which is not connected to the phone line send a fax?
|
| TIA
|
| B.W.
|
|

Unless you are running a Windows Server operating system on the desktop, the
fax must come from the notebook itself.
--
Cari (MS-MVP) Windows Client - Printing & Imaging
www.coribright.com/Windows


"B.W." <bwaller@aapt.net.auxx (drop the xx)> wrote in message
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>I am attempting to set up and configure a laptop that is networked to a
>desktop. Am I able to send and receive faxes from a network connected
>machine or does it have to come from the machine with the actual external
>modem connection?
>
> The desktop has a external broadband modem and when I try to configure the
> laptop I can only select it's own internal modem.
>
> When I try and send a fax with the laptop's internal modem selected the
> message is that the message has been sent and then answered but I do not
> have Fax Viewer to see the message? This doesn't make sense to me how can
> the internal modem which is not connected to the phone line send a fax?
>
> TIA
>
> B.W.
>