Re: [Astlinux-users] how can I use modem to send or recive fax with astlinux

[Darrick H. <dha...@dj...>]

I take part of this back.  There is a modem.conf in /stat/etc/asterisk.  
It is intended for use with ISDN lines.

Perhaps Ingmar can share more about this.

Darrick

Darrick Hartman wrote:
> Nedi wrote:
>   
>> hi all,
>> I see modem.conf  in the Astlinux 
>> how can I use  modem to send or recive fax  with astlinux
>>
>> has anyone sample or working conf files for faxing with astlinux?
>>   
>>     
> Nedi,
>
> You see iaxmodem.conf, not modem.conf (or at least you should).  
> Iaxmodem is included along with efax on the 0.4.5 release.  It is not 
> very well tested and it is not recommended for use with voip lines.  
> What is recommended is using inbound analog lines with an FXO adapter 
> (such as a Digium TDM400 card) using iaxmodem as the virtual modem, with 
> Hylafax running on a separate box.  Saying all that, I have been able to 
> send and receive faxes with VoIP lines.  Do not expect it to work if 
> your line is heavily loaded or you are experiencing alot of jitter or 
> latency.
>
> You can find examples of how to use iaxmodem at the iaxmodem website 
> (iaxmodem.sourceforge.net)
>
> Darrick
>
>   


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