Fax Transmission With Lancapi - Lancom 7100 VPN Manual

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Chapter 7: Fax transmission with LANCAPI

7 Fax transmission with LANCAPI

LANCAPI from LANCOM Systems is a specialized version of the widespread
ISDN CAPI interface. CAPI stands for Common ISDN Application Programming
Interface and it links ISDN adapters and communications software. This soft-
ware in turn provides the computer with office-communications functions
such as a fax or answering machine.
The chief benefit from using LANCAPI is economical. LANCAPI provides all of
the Windows workstations in a LAN with unlimited access to ISDN office-
communication functions such as fax, answering machine, online banking,
and Eurofile transfer. Without any additional hardware, every workstation can
make use of the full range of ISDN functions provided via the network. This
completely dispenses with the need to equip workstations with expensive
equipment such as ISDN adapters or modems. The sole requirement is to
install the office-communication software on each workstation.
LANCAPI from LANCOM equips workstation PCs with a convenient fax trans-
mission facility without having a fax machine connected to it. A number of
components must be installed on the computer to support this:
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Fax
The LANCAPI client. This sets up the connection between your worksta-
tion PC and the LANCAPI server.
The LANCOM CAPI Faxmodem. This tool simulates a fax machine on
your computer.
PCs with fax software
ISDN
ISDN adapter