Paul Hayes <nomailforme@polog40.co.uk> wrote:
> Maybe I'm reading this wrong but why on earth would you want to attempt
> a modem connection using VoIP when the VoIP is already going to be on a
> broadband connection anyway?

When you want to connect to a server that isn't on the Internet. Like
dialling into a remote datalogger, a burglar alarm or something.

> Anyway, the answer is you might be able to get a *very* slow modem
> connection working (14.4kbps at the most using normal g711 codecs) but
> even then it's likely to be unreliable. You'd also need to buy an ATA
> to connect the modem to if you don't already have one, although perhaps
> you already have a router with an ATA built-in since you've got VoIP
> with your Internet connection already.

Would T38 fax support be any help here? Does it do anything special
regarding faxes, or is it just a way of reliably sending 9600 or 14400 bps
traffic over VOIP?

Theo