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Difference between Broadband and a modem?
Posted by in Fax Internet on October 31, 2011
Question by Immanuel: Difference between Broadband and a modem?
What is the difference between broadband and a modem? I was just wondering because when I was downloading a game trial, they said Brodband: 8 mins, Modem: 103 mins. and also how come when I’m using my internet, I can’t use my fax machine?
How do I know which one mine is? They say Local Area Network now connected 100.0MBps. so what is it?
Best answer:
Answer by mac_fixit
The modem refers to the 56k phone line which is what your fax is using. Why can’t you use your fax when you are using your modem? They both use the same frequency.
Answer by Sumsaykra-z
broadband is high speed internet. when they say modem they mean dial up modem like with a dial up connection ….verrrrrrrrryyyy slllloooooowwwww. and you probably cant use your fax because you have dial up which its going to take you a hour and a half to download that game..good luck
Answer by carlos a
SAME THING BROADBANDS WAY FATSTER THOUGH.
Answer by djw
The word modem is a shortening of MOdulator/DEModulator and that is the device that is used to supply internet to your home no matter what speed you have, ie even broadband uses a modem.
But the meaning on internet sites where they have downloads is as follows:-
Broadband: Speeds running at 2Mb or higher
Modem: Speeds running at around 56kb
Generally if you have a permenant connection it is likely to be Broadband, if you have dial up it is going to be a modem running at 56kb.
If you cannot use your fax it is either
On Broadband, you have connected your machine to the telephone line before the microfilter.
On modem, you cannot use your telephone line whilst you are using the internet, it is just not possible.
Answer by Andy T
The people behind that website is obviously have some screw loose, they are referring “broadband” as your average high-speed Internet connection and “modem” as the typical 56K dial-up slow-speed connection. When “modems” exist for any kind of non-LAN connection.
Not able to use fax/traditional phone is a sign of dial up connection, unless the line you neglect to have filters on with DSL at the house.
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Is an oral agreement binding between two individuals in a sale of options for a private company?
Posted by in Fax Email on September 27, 2011
By igeo: Is an oral agreement binding between two individuals in a sale of options for a private company?
On numerous occasions, the buyer indicated intent to buy the options in a company that is private. The options are transferrable. The buyer even sent a contract by email which was signed and faxed by the seller with no changes. After the fax was sent, the buyer went silent. No options were transferred. But does the seller have any liability for extending an offer and having it accepted?
I don’t have a witness to the agreement, but I have a voice mail from the buyer stating that he will buy the shares at a certain price range. Not sure if that makes a difference. But that combined with his email with the contract, seems that he has made an offer than I then accepted. Does that change anything?
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Answer by thesweetestthings24
Oral agreements are binding contracts except for real estate. It is harder to prove the terms of them though with out a contract document.
Answer by darkangel1111
do you have a witness to this transaction
Answer by absoluteao
no oral agreement is completely binding because when presented in court, and oral agreement has very little potential as compared to a written contract
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Answer by But, Mom!
You had a contract that was prepared by the buyer, signed by you and returned to the buyer, did the buyer sign the offer? Do you want to sell or sue? If you want to sell then move on to a better potential buyer. If you feel like suing you may have grounds. Contact a Contract Attorney.
Answer by don s
no
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Explaining the Differences Between a Basic and Full HP Driver
Posted by in Fax Troubleshoot on August 10, 2011
This video explains the differences between a basic and a full driver and should help you understand when to install a full or basic driver.
what’s the difference between faxing a document and scaning a document through a computer?
Posted by in Fax Computer on May 5, 2011
Ask by greginlbc: what’s the difference between faxing a document and scaning a document through a computer?
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Answer by DylanAnswers
Faxing a document through a computer is usually scanning and sending the document to another location where someone else will view it. Scanning is usually just to print a copy for your own use or view or edit on your computer.
Answer by countrygirl120688
When you send a fax you send exactly what was on the paper you’re sending through with no risk of it be tampered with. It’s like long distance photocopying because you start with one document and end up with an exact copy of it on the other end.
Scanning on the other hand creates a soft copy on the computer that can easily be tampered with using programs like photoshop.
That’s why for official documents where it is necessary to have an exact replica of the original faxing is used instead of scanning.
Answer by CubaLou
When you fax a document through your computer, it goes directly to someone’s fax machine, vs. sending through Email you stand the chance that the person doesn’t check their Email. Got it Greg, Get it?… Good. I have to say I have the best answer, because I’m “Your Buddy”
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is there a fax machine that can distinguish the diference between a call and a fax? – Fax Machine
Posted by in Fax Machine on April 29, 2011
By Angela: is there a fax machine that can distinguish the diference between a call and a fax?
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Answer by casselman81
yes but you have to have the distint ring feature your phone company offers. it gives you 2 phone numbers on 1 line and when the 2nd number (fax) is dialed it rings your phone differently.
Answer by sachindnath
Try a Brother MFC-3360C you dont have to do anything to it if you want a call then just pick up and you can talk and if you want fax then pick it up and press accept.
Pretty simple and cheap
Answer by Nahuel
a fax is a phone that can get notes but a phone is just for talking (or some txting)
Answer by Beth Roberts
I think there is, because when we were renting an office we had a little adapter called “The Stick” that we could plug faxes and other non-telephones into. When someone called it would test to see if there was anything electronic calling, and then quickly passes the call to whatever device is supposed to get the call. If it’s a person then your phone rings.
I’m thinking that if they can make it a universal box that works with everything, they can integrate the same idea into a fax machine? :p
I’ve since moved into a home office, and I solved the problem with email fax from metrohispeed.com which allowed me to actually ditch the fax line all together. Now if someone wants to fax me they just send it to a toll free number and I get an email. It’s super easy, fast, cheap, and it’s far more green/environmentally friendly than a traditional fax machine.
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FAQ: Can someone explain the differences between WI-FI, bluetooth, and connecting to the internet via Sprint etc? – Fax Internet
Posted by in Fax Internet on March 30, 2011
By Mark: Can someone explain the differences between WI-FI, bluetooth, and connecting to the internet via Sprint etc?
I am technologically ignorant. I am trying to set up a home office and give myself as much flexibility as possible. I’d ideally like to have as few wires in my office as possible. Also, I’m purchasing a new laptop computer. But I don’t know anything about WI-FI, Bluetooth, or internet access providers such as Sprint or Verizon. Can someone explain to me if I need all of them, or just one or two of them. Also, does WI-FI, Bluetooth etc eliminate the need for wires going from the fax machine to the computer to the printer and scanner etc? Any help would be greatly, greatly appreciated. Or if you know of a good “dummies” guide please let me know. Thanks
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Answer by iggy
wifi is over like a signal like a wireless phone, bluetooth is like haveing no cable, and things like sprint card works by getting a conenction to the nearest tower that supports sprint.
if you just want printing and internet, just wifi, perferably like a wireless/wired router so that printers could be hooked up.
bluetooth is really if u have a bluetooth phone to be able to have an internet connection when u are on the road. then again it’s perfect for the bluetooth mice that GREAT range
wifi is enough, just depending on ur range of usage, get a pertaining letter
Answer by aquariesblackdragon
wifi is the capbuility to connect to the internet wirelessly…yes you will neen a few wires such as the power adapter for the router and the eathernet cable other that that you will be pretty wireless….bluetooth is for example you have head phones that are blue tooth capable you can go a certain distance away from your computer wirelessly while you are listening to whatever.im pretty sure u would still need a eathernet cable to print if you are going to have wifi..so lets say you have a laptop…that will be totaly wireless…you could sit in a room across the house and get on the internet “totaly” wirelessly…but as for the printer you would need a eathernet cable to go from the router to the printer and a usb cable from the printer to the computer….well i hope that helps!!
Answer by billys_office
I will explain the difference between wifi and bluetooth
Both use the same frequencies as standard cordless phones and lots of other things
wi fi is used to transmit network computer signals ( usually now the itnernet)
Wi fi goes 300 feet indoors, 1000 feet outdoors ( as a simple rough idea)
Bluetooth also uses those same cordless phone frequencies
It is short range – 30 feet and slower
The beauty is its supposed to be standardized
Before if you got a logitech mouse , it might be different than a wireless whatever
Bluetooth was used in europe for tons of things but never really caught on in the us until cell phones started to use it to connect the cell phones to computers
The last thing i thing you are referring to is wimax
It is wireless internet that covers whole areas
Only available in some places and very expensive to set up
By the way the biggest problem with wifi is neigbours signals drifting in. The boxes are set by default all at channel 6.
You will get a signal but no internet.
Simply change the channel
If you want to learn get a router and a wireless adapter /.s
You can get the adapters for desktop computers – usb are best and easy to install and a wireless router. Laptops can have cards built in ( newer) or a pcmcia credit card slot card
Any brand will do.
Even an older b card ( g is a souped up b) is always faster than the internet
Several places to go read
http://www.seattlewireless.net/
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.internet.wireless/topics?lnk=sg
If you are handy I would get a Linksys WRT54GL router and apply the 3rd party firmware
You can play around plenty with that
All depends how handy you are
Its all here
The newer ( 2 years or so) Linksys g routers cannot do this anymore. The model wrt54gl is the older one
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WRT54G
http://www.linksysinfo.org/index.php
also http://www.portforward.com/
Unless you have vista no need to get wireless n
Answer by Jag
Wi-Fi is a brand name of wireless Internet access, like Sony is of electronics.
Blue Tooth is a standard of wireless that is designed mostly for peripherals, to communicate short distances (less than 30 feet).
The 802.11 standard is for wireless networks.
802.11g will transmit 35 meters indoors at a speed of 54Mb/s
802.11n will transmit 70 meters indoors at a speed of 300Mb/s.
Let’s cover what you need to get Internet access to more than one computer at home, via wireless LAN (local area network).
The concept is the same for Wired networks. Add Cat5 cables and NICs, instead of wireless adapters to each computer.
1. You order or use your existing Cable or DSL Internet access.
2. Your Cable or DSL company sets up your Internet access and typically either rents or sells you a Cable or DSL network bridge. They often refer to this as a Cable or DSL “modem”. Actually a complete misnomer since the device does NOT modulate or demodulate, nor does it convert analog to digital or digital to analog.
Prices for Cable or DSL Internet access vary from approximately per month to per month in the United States. This varies based on bandwidth, location, and provider.
At this point you have what is commonly called “Broad Band” or “High Speed” Internet access.
Now you want to share that high speed connection with more than one system. You want to be able to cart your laptop all over the house and stay connected to the Internet as you do so.
1. Confirm that your system has a wireless adapter or get one and install it. You need one of these for each computer. USB type are better. USB type that are 802.11n are best.
2. Get a wireless router. I recommend the D-Link DIR-655. Get D-Link n series USB wireless adapters if you get the D-Link wireless router. If you get a Linksys wireless router, get Linksys wireless adapters. They work BETTER together if they are the same brand. This isn’t a requirement, merely a suggestion.
3. Plug the wireless router directly into the Cable or DSL network bridge via an Ethernet cable.
4. Unplug the electrical cord from your Cable or DSL network bridge for 30-45 seconds.
5. Plug the power cable back in.
6. Check the Cable or DSL network bridge for green lights.
7. Make sure that the properties of TCP/IP are set to Obtain IP address automatically, and obtain DNS automatically on ALL of your computers.
8. Turn on or reboot your system(s).
Now you should be able to stay connected to the Internet with all of your computers.
If you can not access the Internet from every computer:
Attempt to log in to your wireless router via your web browser (internet exploder or Firefox) by typing in http://192.168.1.1/
Then log in using admin and admin typically. Be sure to change the password to something of your own choosing.
Enable DHCP by following the instructions in the manual for your wireless router.
You only need one wireless router for you wireless LAN. One wireless router can accommodate up to 253 wireless computers. You can use combinations of wired and wireless routers together but typically one wireless router is sufficient for all your needs.
For security:
1. Don’t announce the SSID of your wireless router.
2. Use WPA2 if you can. WPA-PSK if not WPA2, or WEP at the very least.
3. Put the MAC addresses of all of your computers into the MAC routing table of your wireless router and ONLY ALLOW from the addresses in the table of the wireless router.
4. Turn the SPI firewall of the wireless router ON.
5. Filter anonymous or incomplete packets.
If this all seems too complex and complicated to do, use local.yahoo.com to find a wireless network professional near you.
Answer by opus23
Hi Mark –
Okay – quick explanation:
(1) WI-FI is a wireless high-speed data connection (if you’ve ever been in a public place where they have internet access, like Starbucks, that’s WI-FI);
(2) Bluetooth is a technology that lets one device take control of another – for instance, if you wanted to use a dial-up internet service, but your laptop had no modem, you could connect your computer to your cell phone and, using Bluetooth, make your computer dial up through your phone. Bluetooth can eliminate the need for wires between devices, but only if those devices are Bluetooth-capable.
(3) Connecting to the internet by Sprint, Verizon, etc. is a high-speed connection, but over that company’s network – that means you have to pay for their service (as well as the card – an adapter that lets you connect). This service is separate from your cell phone service or any other internet service you may have (e.g., cable, DSL, dial-up, etc.).
Now, what this means for you: if you want to set up a home office, I don’t recommend option 3 – that’s best for when you need to be mobile (you’d have internet access anywhere in the company’s service area, but only on the one computer with the adapter). The best setup I’ve found (that I use myself) is to have a home-based high-speed internet service, like cable or DSL. Then, connect the modem (this is provided by the cable or DSL company) to a wireless high-speed router (this you have to purchase yourself). Through this WI-FI connection, all the computers in your office (laptop, desktop, etc.) can share the same high-speed internet service.
If you’re still confused or need more info, there is a book called “Networking for Dummies,” available at Amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/Networking-Dummies-Doug-Lowe/dp/0470056207/ref=pd_bbs_1/105-9643199-6362839?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1188610410&sr=8-1
…or at your local bookseller.
Hope this helps!
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What’s the difference between a faxed resume and an emailed resume?
Posted by in Fax Email on March 10, 2011
Ask by swizzy74: What’s the difference between a faxed resume and an emailed resume?
I have to send out a resume to jobs I am applying to, but a lot of employers want resumes to be faxed rather than email. I don’t have a fax machine, which is why it is easier for me to just send it by email. It is inconvenient to go somewhere and pay to get my resume faxed. I can’t afford a fax machine right now, so this makes things worse. What is the difference between a resume sent by fax and one sent by email?
Good Answer:
Answer by spalmer
If you fax it, then they don’t have to print it. They can simply have someone pick up the faxes and distribute them. If you want the job, you’ll fax copies in. Plus, employers don’t want hundreds of emails clogging up their inbox.
Answer by Patricia
Email is simply one of those issues that is of key distinction, that requires professional watching over about
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difference between Skype and other voice over ip phone? ?
Posted by in Fax Software on January 13, 2011
Ask by jhk_29621: difference between Skype and other voice over ip phone? ?
I am using Packet8, which works the same way as Vonage, Comcast, and others. I pay MONTHLY charges for the phone services, plus whatever calls I make internationally. There are some limitation on Packet8, so I am wondering if Skype is a better option for me. My questions are:
1. Does Skype work the same way as Packet8? Packet8 needs a gismo hardware box (similar to a router) for transferring data, without installing any software. I know that I will have to install a software for Skype; will I need a gismo box for Skype?
2. It does not matter if I make any international calls at all, I have to pay MONTHLY fee for Packet8. Is Skype the same way?
3. Is Skype fax enabled?
4. Are there options of adding one or more extra phone NUMBERS (not phone lines) for Skype?
5. I am going to use Skype to home phones (not Skype to Skype); will the quality of line be clear enough without interruptions or errors? I have some trouble using Packet8 sometimes.
Thank you
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Answer by Colanth
I can give you my opinions based on Skype to Skype calls only, but the quality from there to a telephone would depend on the telephone circuits.
Voice quality is excellent to and from a headset – better than telephone. (And I wear hearing aids so I’m only hearing a small portion of that improved quality.) No breakup, unless due to the computer I’m running it on. (Use a slow computer, run a lot of programs, and something slows down.)
No extra box to use a computer mic and speaker or headset – I don’t know how they connect their stand-alone instruments.
I’ve tried a few VoIP providers and programs – Skype stands out for voice quality.
Answer by Mr. VoIP
I have been using Skype for over 3 years, going back to the good ole days when Skype PC-to-Phone calls were free. The latest version of Skype (version 3.8) has excellent voice quality.
1.
You do not need a gismo box for Skype (VoIP adapter, or ATA)
You just need headset with microphone, at the minimum.
That said, you can purchase a USB telephone adapter from D-Link that allows you to use a regular telephone with the D-Link Skype phone adapter.
http://www.dlink.com/products/?model=DPH-50U
There are many other Skype Phone adapters that allow you to use Skype without a PC:
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C1&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1127783457023&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper&lid=5702386843L05
2.
Skype does not require monthly subscriptions to use.
PC-PC Skype calls are always free beteen Skype users.
PC-Phone calls require you to purchase “SkypeOut” minutes. SkypeOut is prepaid calling. You just top-up you account with . There are no monthly recurring fees to use Skype as Pay-As-You-Go.
http://www.skype.com/allfeatures/callphones/
That said, you can purchase “Montly Subscriptions” for Unlimited calling. But, that is “optional” for .95/month.
http://www.skype.com/allfeatures/subscriptions/?cm_sp=sv|subscriptions-_-site|sidebar-_-tellmemore_lnk|en_us#uscaSubscriptionTab
3.
There is 3rd party software services that enable faxing with Skype. I don’t know how good they are:
http://www.pamfax.biz/
4.
Yes. SkypeIn
Get as many phone numbers, wherever you like:
http://www.skype.com/allfeatures/onlinenumber/
5.
Everyone’s experience with Skype may be different. There are many technical reasons for this. But, the same holds true for most VoIP services, including Packet8.
Make sure your PC is not blocking Skype applications. Many PC firewalls and anti-virus programs my Block Skype, by default. If prompted by your system, say Yes, “allow this program to access the Internet”
Assuming you are using Skype behind a Nat-Router, it is very important to know how to do “Port Forwarding” or “Port Triggering” in your Router settings. Skype allows you to use ports 80 and 443, which are not usually blocked by firewalls or routers. But, for best operation, Skype assigns your installed program a “random” port for accessing the Internet. Under Skypes: Tools–> Options–> Advanced–> Connection settings page, you will see the port assigned to your installation of Skype. For best operation, make sure your Router Firewalls allow this port through without being blocked.
It is possible if you were to purchase one of the Skype phones from Linksys that don’t run on PC, they may have all of the port issues pre-programmed into the box for easiest use and no user intervention required for port forwarding. But, if it plugs into a Router, you may want to at least be sure it is connected to the Router “DMZ” port or DMZ is enabled for the port Skype phone is connected. DMZ just means – no ports are blocked – all ports are wide open. This is usually last resort when nothing else works.
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Q&A: Can a fax machine detect the difference between a fax and regular phone call?
Posted by in Fax Machine on December 31, 2010
Ask by arhymas: Can a fax machine detect the difference between a fax and regular phone call?
I have someone who would like to use a fax machine on the same line as their voice line. They only get approximately six faxes a month so they don’t see any reason to get a seperate line for faxes if they can help. Is this possible?
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Answer by wires
Not until it answers the line. Until then, the line is just ringing and there is no way to tell. Perhaps if the fax had caller ID and had known fax numbers programmed into it, it could tell the difference. I don’t know if this is available. Besides, what if somebody used a fax that wasn’t programmed in. It still couldn’t be sure if the call was a fax or not. In some businesses, the fax shares a line with voice use.
Answer by eli
most fax machine in the market has this option of having your unit to be just a touch tone phone, a fax machine or both at the same time. if you place the option for your unit to be a fax and a phone at the same time your unit will automatically chose if it will be receving a fasimile or a call.
Answer by Yolky E
Sure, it can tell the difference after it answers the phone. The fax sends a series of tones that the electronics in the fax machine recognizes as a fax signal from the calling number.
Answer by Latisha L
Yes it could cause i went to a school! duh!!!!
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Q&A: Is there a way to make a cordless connection between a Fax machine and the phone line outlet across the room? – Fax Machine
Posted by in Fax Machine on December 30, 2010
By RICHARD S: Is there a way to make a cordless connection between a Fax machine and the phone line outlet across the room?
Currently I use a long telephone extension line, but it creates a tripping hazzard.
Answer:
Answer by Geoff S
A set of wireless telephone jacks should do the trick! I know radio shack used to carry these but here they are on Amazon for cheaper:
http://www.amazon.com/RCA-RC930-Caller-ID-Compatible-Wireless-Modem/dp/B00000J0D5
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