Use my router as a fax modem?

[andygo]

Is it possible to use my netgear router as a fax modem with windows fax? I am sure it can be done as very few people have old clunky modems these days.

Any ideas folks?

 

[djjamieg]

Hi Andy

Could you tell us the model of your netgear router please

 

[Qdos]

You'll probably find all you can do is use your router to access a fax gateway service online vai DSL/Cable, I'm very dubious about your router being able to use it's DSL connection to access the PSTN system... :shock:

To get fax running direct to the telephone network you'll need a fax-modem, typically in the guise of a PCI card or USB device...

 

[andygo]

My router is a netgear 834g v2.

 

[djjamieg]

Hi Andy

I've found this thread on another forum which may or may not shed some light on the issue for you.

James

 

[Qdos]

My router is a netgear 834g v2.

This is a DSL device. It does not have the ability to act as a fax/voice modem.