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Nictuku

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1. I'm pretty sure that most FAX machines also require a telephone port

Reply to intheflow (Original post)

Fri Apr 4, 2025, 04:26 PM

Apr 4

I've been retired for a while, so Don't quote me on that, I'm pretty sure that newer technologies can 'fax' over a network cable as well, if the software on the computers supports network 'faxing'.

These machines receive print jobs via the network, but when sending out faxes, if it is done at the machine (vs sending a FAX from your computer directly), it might need a telephone port as well.

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What's the difference? Dataport vs. LAN [View all] intheflow Apr 4 OP

I'm pretty sure that most FAX machines also require a telephone port Nictuku Apr 4 #1

This is a brand new scanner/fax machine. I assume it faxes over the network cable, intheflow Apr 4 #2

But who is it sending the fax to? Nictuku Apr 4 #3

According to a NYT article last month, intheflow Apr 4 #4

I'd say YES, it would work. Also, just unpluging the data cable from one of the current users and plugging in the SWBTATTReg Apr 4 #5

Aside from the fax issue, an ethernet switch / port extender / splitter LastDemocratInSC Apr 4 #6

Yes, I wondered if a splitter might somehow impair privacy or network security. intheflow Apr 4 #7