|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 17,745 Likes: 37
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 17,745 Likes: 37 |
Originally posted by cathy10:
My computer has always been plugged into the wall using bellsouth's dsl (or AT&T's now I guess). Just to clarify what you stated. The DSL modem is plugged into the wall and the computer is plugged into the DSL modem. Correct? Just making sure we don't have a hub or router somewhere on this.
Retired phone dude
|
|
|
Visit Atcom to get started with your new business VoIP phone system ASAP
Turn up is quick, painless, and can often be done same day.
Let us show you how to do VoIP right, resulting in crystal clear call quality and easy-to-use features that make everyone happy!
Proudly serving Canada from coast to coast.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 4,096
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 4,096 |
You need the later of the two links you provided. Plug the modem into the part with the image of the pc and the fax into the part with the phone.
Your modem package should have come with atleast one of the splitter/filters.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 5
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 5 |
Originally posted by WRichey:
You need the later of the two links you provided. Plug the modem into the part with the image of the pc and the fax into the part with the phone.
Your modem package should have come with atleast one of the splitter/filters. My dsl service came with a bunch of filters but I can't find any splitters. I'll do some more searching before I go and buy one. Oh, and JustBill, yes there is also a router involved. So, the phone jack in the Westel modem goes into the wall...and then theres no place for the fax/printer.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 5
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 5 |
Ok folks, I found the splitter/filter in an unopened plastic bag that has been laying around behind my desk for 2 years I guess.
You guys are great, thanks for the help. I can now fax and be on the internet without crawling behind the desk and swapping cords.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 2
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 2 |
I'm not sure if my question is related but here goes - I am consolidating all my stuff onto my laptop with a docking station. The way my old desktop was hooked up I had a printer with a fax on it, plugged into the computer. THen the phone line also connected to the computer. That way i could internally fax things and also use my printer as my fax. Now, i only have one jack/entry on my laptop. Can i use a splitter on the laptop for this function? A special kind? THe docking station only has a DSL/Ethernet cord, which obviously I'm using for Internet service. Thanks in advance.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 4,934 Likes: 1
Administrator
|
|
Administrator
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 4,934 Likes: 1 |
Sharyn
Looks like you new docking station doesn't have a modem. So no a splitter will not work.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 2
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 2 |
no, it doesn't but my laptop does. that's where i wanted to plug my phone cords in - best I can do, I guess. Will a splitter work on the laptop?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 4,043
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 4,043 |
Cathy & Sharyn, would you ladies be so kind as to take our Tech-Talk poll at the top of the General catagory?  and thanks. ------------------- MrGemini
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 6,160
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 6,160 |
yes, if you have the right splitter you can put it in the laptop to have 2 female openings for line cords to take dial tone to your phone and fax.
Also check your all in one fax / printer to see if it has a line in and a line out female opening, if so maybe you don't even need the splitter.
Mark
|
|
|
|
Forums84
Topics94,520
Posts639,990
Members49,850
| |
Most Online5,661
May 23rd, 2018
|
|
|
1 members (justbill),
239
guests, and
44
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
|
|
|
![[Linked Image from sundance-communications.com]](https://www.sundance-communications.com/ad-icon/1013.gif){kind=icon}
