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In order to more fully understand these three components, it is necessary to
answer several questions:
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What is a Network Fax Server?
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What are the unique features about the NET SatisFAXtion server?
• What are the components in the NET SatisFAXtion server?
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How does NET SatisFAXtion work?
1.5
What is a Network Fax Server?
Simply defined, a fax server is a self-contained unit attached to an internal net-
work that has the capability to allow any user on that network to send and re-
ceive faxes at their desktop.
Fax server functionality is provided by software services running on the server.
Fax machines, fax clients or e-mail clients submit jobs and request services from
the server and the server handles these requests in an orderly and sequential
manner.
1.5.1
NET SatisFAXtion Features
NET SatisFAXtion’s newest features include:
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Automatically Configure AudioCodes MediaPack MP114 & MP118
VoIP Gateways – Simplifies installation & configuration of AudioCodes’
line of analog VoIP hardware.
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Support for Microsoft Fax / Windows Fax & Scan – Support for
Windows’ built-in fax client allows easy desktop faxing through the NET
SatisFAXtion Server.
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Email Gateway Whitelist / Blacklist – Reduce the headaches of con-
version issues by restricting what document types your users can send.
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User-Friendly Error Messages – Faxing errors are now simplified to
reduce confusion, and include a suggestion of what a user can do to
remedy the problem. For administrators, error codes are still available
in the message to assist troubleshooting.
1.5.2
NET SatisFAXtion Components
NET SatisFAXtion is typically installed on a Local Area Network (LAN). The
server’s fax cards are connected to the telephone system (or PBX) via standard
analog telephone lines (RJ-11), or if digital services are available, via a T1/PRI
connection.
The NET SatisFAXtion server uses a server and domain methodology for ac-
cessing the fax services. This means that a domain may actually host several
NET SatisFAXtion servers, especially in a large enterprise installation. This is an
important detail for administrators because NET SatisFAXtion allows an admin-