Fax Server (Hylafax); Installing Hylafax Basic; Chapter 11, "Fax Server (Hylafax) - Novell OPEN WORKGROUP SUITE SMALL BUSINESS EDITION 9.3 - INSTALLATION AND ADMINISTRATION GUIDE 10-2007 Administration Manual

Fax Server (HylaFAX)

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HylaFAX is the leading fax server for UNIX-like computer systems. It uses a client-server design
and supports the sending and receiving of faxes as well as text pages, on any scale from low to very
high volumes, making use of large numbers of modems if necessary.
For more information, see the
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Section 11.1, "Installing HylaFAX Basic," on page 63
Section 11.2, "Installing HylaFAX Advanced," on page 64
Section 11.3, "Post-Installation," on page 65

11.1 Installing HylaFAX Basic

To start the component download section, Next decide if you would like the Basic or Advanced
installation. The set of questions you will be asked will differ depending on your choice. Installation
instructions will start with Basic, followed by Advanced.
1 Click Install under Available Components.
2 Click Basic, then click Next.
3 Specify the HylaFAX configuration settings.
Machine Type: This is the identification that is sent out with each Fax. For example, a
good choice would be your company name.
Fax Identification String: Select Send and Receive if you are using this machine to both
send and receive faxes. Select Set Only if you do not have a dedicated phone line or only
want to send faxes from your machine.
Country Code: Country code of your fax server.
Area Code: Area code of your fax server.
Long Distance Prefix: Long-distance prefix for your fax server.
International Prefix: The prefix you need for an international call.
Dial Out Prefix: Specify a number here if the fax modem needs to specify a number to go
outside of your internal phone network.
4 Specify the modem configurations.
Modem Device: the TTY port of your fax modem is a serial port modem. It is probably
something like /dev/ttyS1. If this is an internal or built-in modem, Linux modem drivers
need to be configured.
Phone Number of the Fax-modem: Phone number of the fax modem.
5 Review the settings. To make a change, click Back. To proceed with the installation, click Next.
HylaFAX documentation site (http://www.hylafax.org/content/How-
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