I have Sprint/EL DSL service, with a Linksys 4-port router and an extra hub.
I keep a 54Kbps modem in one of the 5 machines connected to
the router, so I can use services that require dial-in.
However, I don't like to leave my computer on all day when
I'm not around, and the dial-up modem is on my normal voice
line. The DSL is on a second line, distinct from my default
voice line.
Lately, I've been getting a lot of large faxes at our local
office. Unfortunately, I work out of my home, 1.5 miles
away, and it is getting to be a pain to trot down to the
office, only to discover the fax is out of paper, and that
there are 5 ticked-off people waiting for my faxes to end.
I'm considering purchase of a Fax-copier, along the lines of
the Brother MFC-6800 (or better); I'd like to put it on the
same line as the DSL, replacing the one phone currently on
that line.
Some questions:
Is this a reasonable thing? Will the DSL and fax pleasantly
cohabit? Is there a better standalone fax system -- or one
that can store the faxes electronically, to be downloaded
later?
Is there a better solution -- like a reasonably-priced,
spam-free fax-through-e-mail internet service? I tried one
of the "free" fax services years back, and found there were
too many gotchas. I'm hopeful that these services are
now better evolved.
Thanks...
I keep a 54Kbps modem in one of the 5 machines connected to
the router, so I can use services that require dial-in.
However, I don't like to leave my computer on all day when
I'm not around, and the dial-up modem is on my normal voice
line. The DSL is on a second line, distinct from my default
voice line.
Lately, I've been getting a lot of large faxes at our local
office. Unfortunately, I work out of my home, 1.5 miles
away, and it is getting to be a pain to trot down to the
office, only to discover the fax is out of paper, and that
there are 5 ticked-off people waiting for my faxes to end.
I'm considering purchase of a Fax-copier, along the lines of
the Brother MFC-6800 (or better); I'd like to put it on the
same line as the DSL, replacing the one phone currently on
that line.
Some questions:
Is this a reasonable thing? Will the DSL and fax pleasantly
cohabit? Is there a better standalone fax system -- or one
that can store the faxes electronically, to be downloaded
later?
Is there a better solution -- like a reasonably-priced,
spam-free fax-through-e-mail internet service? I tried one
of the "free" fax services years back, and found there were
too many gotchas. I'm hopeful that these services are
now better evolved.
Thanks...
