By clifftonian18: What type of device would I need to use my Magic Jack(VOIP) phone line to fax with on a standard FAX Machine?
I currently have a Panasonic plain paper fax and copier as well as my Lexmark All in one Printer/Fax. I really want to be able to utilize both of my fax setups here at home, but I am aware that Im using a Digital (VOIP) phone line versus an analog fax machine as well as a V.90 56k modem. I can either use my V.90 56K modem through the computer or use my fax machine, which both of them will dial out the number of the other party; but the other partys FAX machine does not recognize the digital signal, so it fails to go through. I have done some research on the problem at hand, I read up on something called an ATA box; but im not sure if thats going to solve my problem or not. I need something thats not to exspensive that will work for home office use. I am running Windows XP service pack 3, and I am using Clearwire Wireless internet access. I understand that using wireless connections arent good either for what im trying to do, but surely it can be done i would think. Please help.

Thanks,

Clifton
I have two more questions. 1. Would I be able to still use my Magic Jack, and would it still be kept hooked up the way it is to my computer like im using it now?
Which I would assume the fax machine would be hooked up seperatly and have its own number right? 2. Does the device you mentioned also act as a regular router as well?, and does this ATA device need another program or provider for it to have its own number for the fax machine to run without using the number that Magic Jack provided me? I really need to know how to set up all that up if I was to buy that device.
I have one other thing that I need to know. How can I go about making the router part wireless? I may endup sharing my internet connection with my mother soon, but I really dont want to have to run any wires, is there any way around that, like an adapter I can use for the router part of it? or do they make a wireless version?

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Answer by worknlakeside
MagicJack claims it *might* work if you try this:

1) Turn off Error Correction on your fax machine
2) Set your fax to the slowest speed available, test to see if it works
3) Check every other speed to see if it works

I have the same issue I am going to try the above. I don’t think all the stuff you mentioned above makes any difference you have to set the fax machine up differently

Answer by Mr. VoIP
I expect your chances of success are better if you use a VoIP ATA (analog telephone adapter) such as the Linksys SPA2102-NA connected directly to the Internet Modem and not through the computer. It can be purchased for around .

The SPA2102-NA is unlocked and user configurable and has two VoIP channels so that one can be configured with a VoIP account for voice and the 2nd line could be configured with a VoIP account optimized for Fax.

The SPA2102-NA also has a built-in Nat-Router and QOS for VoIP priority. It is always best to connect it directy to an Internet Modem that does not have a built-in router, as many routers block vital VoIP ports.

I use the Linksys SPA2102-NA and configure it to work with BYOD (bring your own device) VoIP providers like CallCentric.
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1.
Yes, and yes.
For optimal results, the Linksys SPA2102-NA should be connected directly to an Internet Modem (preferably a Modem with no router). The SPA2102-NA has its own built-in Router with VoIP QOS control. Then hook your PC with magicjack to output of SPA2102 LAN Ethernet output jack.
The SPA2102 will operate independently from the magicjack, and yes the Linksys would be configured to connect to a completely separate VoIP provider. The VoIP account configured in the SPA2102 would potentially have its own Phone Number (DID) for Fax (or voice).
2.
You do not need any extra software to configure the Linksys ATA. It has built-in VoiP Firmware.
Configure the ATA with a VoIP service like CallCentric, or InPhonex.
CallCentric provides device configuration settings suggestions on their website help and support section.
You would purchase a phone number from them (called a “DID”). A DID only costs .95/month + 1.5¢/min for incoming calls (or Faxes), or .95/month for Unlimited incoming calls.
3.
For the Linksys SPA2102-na to be reliable, you do need a reliable HighSpeed Internet connection.
Also, when configuring the ATA, it Must be set to use G.711u pass-through VoIP Codec. Any other codec will not work for Fax.
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SPA2102-NA with Wireless Router:

Here is how my network is wired:

Internet–> Modem–> SPA2102–> WRT54G–> wired and wireless PC’s

I connect my WRT54G wireless router to Ethernet output of SPA2102 ATA.
Then, my local PC is connected to port-1 Lan port of WRT54G.
Then, my laptop is wireless connected to wireless link to WRT54G.

The only issue with Router like WRT54G after the ATA is that if any of those PC’s are runing a VoIP Softphone (like magicjack), then you need to know how to Port Forward or trigger ports 5060-5070 (UDP). Otherwise VoIP on PC’s may not work due to blocked ports.
This is also why you don’t want any other Router before the ATA, as it may be blocking VoIP SIP (session initiation protocol) ports and RTP ports (16,384-16,482) that the ATA requires.

Answer by Jacqueline
Faxing on your regular voip lines like MJ isn’t that reliable. So unless its a common fax and not an important one then its okay otherwise don’t expect your faxes to get through all the time.

What do you think? Answer below please!