Fax Interfaces

In this page (Figure 5.4) you will insert any number of interfaces that you deem necessary.

Figure 5.4: Fax Server - Fax Interfaces page

Click on Insert, a new page will be presented (Figure 5.5)

Figure 5.5: Fax Server - Fax Interfaces Insert page

Depending on the choices you make, these are the presented fields:

• Name: The name you will give to the interface, e.g: fax1
• Type: The interface's typology, these are the available types:
  • Foip - SIP: FoIP stands for Fax over IP and refers to the process of sending and receiving faxes via a VOIP network.

    Server address: The server's url (eg:voipbuster.sip.com)
    Authentication: There are two options:
    -Fixed IP: A static IP
    -User/Password:
    -User: Type the user's name
    -Password: Insert the desired password
    -Retype Password: Confirm the password by re-typing it.

  • Telefony Card: Choose the type of Interface:
    -PSTN
    -PBX
  • Foip - T38: Fax over IP works via T38^5.1 and requires a T38 capable VOIP gateway as well as a T38 capable fax machine, fax card or fax software. Fax server software that can talk 'T38' allows sending and receiving faxes directly via a VOIP gateway and, consequently, does not need any additional fax hardware. As with FoIP SIP you will have two modes of Authentication:
    -Fixed IP: A static IP
    -User/Password:
    -User: Type the user's name
    -Password: Insert the desired password
    -Retype Password: Confirm the password by re-typing it.

  • Serial Fax Modem: If the modem is connected to the server serial port you should choose the port that connects to the the modem in the Serial Ports list (S0 to S7), the Baud rate (1200 to 38400) and Class of the modem (Class1 to Class2.1). To know the appropriate values you should read the modem manual

• Number of virtual fax machines: Define the number of virtual FAX's to use;

By default, notifications and reception warnings are delivered by email to fax@<domain>. That's why you have to create an email account with this name or an alternative email with the same name for other existing accounts.

Note: You have to activate the Fax service in Advanced Configurations - System - Services and click in FAX. Enable Active and Automatic start.

Footnotes

... T38^5.1

T38 is a protocol that describes how to send a fax over a computer data network. T38 is needed because fax data can not be sent over a computer data network in the same way as voice communication.