Fax File Types; Requirements - Multitech FaxFinder FF240 Administrator's Manual

PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. recommends that the customer incorporate a 10% buffer into their power source when
determining product load.
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Typical is the current while the module is powered up, but not sending or receiving faxes.
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Maximum is the current while sending or receiving faxes.
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Peak is the current while sending or receiving faxes.

Fax File Types

Users can fax the following document types through the web management interface. Additional options are
available through the FaxFinder Client.
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PDF
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PS
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TIF or TIFF
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TXT
Note: When printing from another application, FaxFinder sends the file as TIF images.

Requirements

The FaxFinder Fax Server is an IP enabled fax server that works with other devices and services on your
communication network to send and receive faxes and to perform administrative functions. FaxFinder requires:
■ SMTP server access
Used to distribute FaxFinder emails that contain faxes, administrative notices, and log files.
■ Multi-Tech recommends that you create a DNS A record for FaxFinder.
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Depending on the location of email recipients and IP resources, FaxFinder may also require WAN
access through your network's Internet gateway.
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Analog phone lines that provide dial tone and ring voltage at traditional levels and cadence
To fully use FaxFinder's inbound fax routing, communication lines (PBX ports) need to pass direct inward
dial (DID) information in DTMF format to FaxFinder when the FaxFinder port goes off hook to answer a call.
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A workstation for initial FaxFinder configuration
Depending on your network, you may need to connect FaxFinder directly to the workstation to complete
initial network setup. You will need to identify and possibly change the workstation's current IP. If using a
laptop, note that an active WiFi connection may interfere with the Ethernet connection to FaxFinder.
■ Internet Browser
Use a current version of your Internet browser. Some FaxFinder Web Management pages do not render
correctly on outdated browsers.
■ Static IP address
FaxFinder does not support automatically assigned IP addresses via DHCP. FaxFinder is set from the factory
with an IP address of 192.168.2.1 (netmask 255.255.255.000).
■ Ethernet and RJ-45 Cable
You need to know if your Ethernet equipment has a simple traditional switch or hub, a managed V-LAN
switch that is IP address aware (and will block traffic that is not from its configured subnet), or a port on a
network enabled device (such as a PBX or router) with controls that are similar to a managed switch.
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