> Hello, > > iam trying to connect an analogue Fax (as opposed to a ISDN Fax device) > behind a TDM400P. However, when i connect the Fax to the Card, asterisk > shows it as always being offhook. Iam currently out of ideas what might > be wrong. The Fax device is connected using a 1:1 four-wire RJ cable. The > setup in zapata.conf is: > > | callwaiting=0 > | context=fax_out > | faxdetect=both > | adsi=0 > | callerid=3099999 > | channel =>2 >
Rico, I assume you are connecting the fax to an FXS port on your TDM400P as FXO will not work. Have you tired a different RJ11 cable between the FXS port and the fax. Surprisingly, cables seem to be one of the most common causes of these types of problems. It the cable was made poorly or stretched too much at some point, there may be a short which will cause the offhook condition. Finally, connect a standard analog telephone to that port and see if you have any issues with offhook and dialtone. If all is well with the ananlog phone, then you can safely assume that the problem is your fax machine. If you have a spare fax, give it a try. If you are in a business area, maybe you can borrow a fax from a neighbor. Finally, if you cannot locate a fax to test, here is a cheap ($30 after rebate) fax that may meet your needs for testing and actually may make a great backup fax. http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3353422?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG Thanks, Steve Totaro _______________________________________________ --Bandwidth and Colocation sponsored by Easynews.com -- Asterisk-Users mailing list [email protected] http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
