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FaxFinder Cabling Guide Introduction This guide describes the hardware setup of the FF100 FaxFinder unit, that is, how to connect its cables for operation, and some preliminary considerations for its inter-operation with PBX units. Instructions for software setup can be found in the...
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Getting Started We Supply • An FF100 FaxFinder with factory-installed software • A set of four self-adhesive plastic feet • One mounting bracket • One universal power supply with power cord • One common telephone cable (RJ-11 at both ends) •...
FaxFinder unit to work with it. FaxFinder Operating Modes The FaxFinder FF100 Fax Server provides two-way fax service to PC client users on an Ethernet network. For outgoing service, users send faxes by using the Print command of any application program and selecting the FaxFinder as the target Printer.
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Application Considerations FaxFinder Cabling Guide MultiTech Systems, Inc.
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FaxFinder Cabling Guide Application Considerations If the FaxFinder is connected to a PBX station port and that PBX can route multiple phone extension numbers to the FaxFinder, then each user can have his/her own incoming fax number and faxes will go directly to each user’s email address. This is the FaxFinder’s PBX Routing Mode of operation.
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Caution: Use only the DC power transformer supplied with the FaxFinder. Use of any other transformer voids the warranty and can damage the FaxFinder. Note: The FF100’s power supply connector will be either: (1) a plug-to-jack connection with a screw-on retaining ring, or (2) a simple plug-to-jack connection.
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FaxFinder Cabling Guide Cabling Instructions 2.Verify powering. After power is applied, there is a 4-second delay before the PWR LED comes on. In normal operation, the PWR LED will be flashing. When you apply power, the FaxFinder performs a diagnostic self-test.
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Cabling Instructions 3. Connect FaxFinder to Ethernet Network. Plug one end of your RJ45 ethernet cable into the FaxFinder’s ethernet jack and the other end into your network ethernet hub. This ethernet cable is not included with your FaxFinder unit. Caution: Before connecting to the Ethernet Network, make sure that the network to which you are connecting the FaxFinder is not a 192.168.2.x subnet.
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FaxFinder Cabling Guide Part B: Connect to Telephony Service The FF100’s fax modem can either be connected to a PBX (for use in PBX Routing Mode) or to a POTS line (for use in POTS Mode). Connection for PBX Routing Mode...
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Patents This device is covered by one or more of the following patents: 6,031,867; 6,012,113; 6,009,082; 5,905,794; 5,864,560; 5,815,567; 5,815,503; 5,812,534; 5,809,068; 5,790,532; 5,764,628; 5,764,627; 5,754,589; D394,250; 5,724,356; 5,673,268; 5,673,257; 5,644,594; 5,628,030; 5,619,508; 5,617,423; 5,600,649; 5,592,586; 5,577,041; 5,574,725; D374,222; 5,559,793; 5,546,448; 5,546,395; 5,535,204;...
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