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172498	2003-09-02 08:25:00	i live in a flat... and have 1 phone socket in kitchen and in bedroom i got a fax and computer...and both need to be connected to line..so i got a long cord and when its all connected, i notice that the internet is soooooo slow compared to what it is without fax connected... before having fax connected, i had a phone connected via a multi plug at the socket..but now i have the cord, and multiplug at end of that and fax/computer plugged into that... but since its been slowwwwwww i unplug fax and things go faster... i wanna know what i can do to have a fax, computer and telephone plugged into socket without slowing the internet down... fax only use when i am offline, same with phone when friends come around...so adsl not needed... and fax has to be next to computer as its a multifunction, printer fax scanner...and cables dont go far... if ur wondering how far from socket to computer is...i got a 10m cable going around but if u really want a diagram i can email u one later tonight... and i hate changing systems every hour or 2 when i go out or when mates come around...phone internet and fax can someone give me some ideas :) i dont want another line...more expenses dont want that..adsl not needed unless theres a cheap plan around, less than $60 a month including telecom charges...i'm new to adsl so if u recommend adsl u gotta explain how it works, as if i get that i'd be leaving the net connected 24/7 obviously... cheers chris	csinclair83 (200)
172499	2003-09-02 08:42:00	One idea that is easy. Does your modem have 2 sockets on it? One "line" and 1 "phone"? If so, connect your "line" socket to the wall jack, and the fax (and any phones you can) to the "phone" socket. That way, when you are on-line, anything connected via the "phone" socket on the modem is disconnected. They becom reconnected as soon as the modem disconnects. But, if your modem only has one socket, this will not work ..	godfather (25)
172500	2003-09-02 09:24:00	yeah its only got 1 sock..... thanks for the idea thou	csinclair83 (200)
172501	2003-09-02 09:32:00	Another idea is to try a non-ms piece of software called Bitware. This sends and receives faxes when offline. Your scanner can be be useful offline only just for copying documents. Scan documents to a disk or HD, and fax them from there using Bitware. HIH.	eef2 (1904)
172502	2003-09-02 09:49:00	I don't know what they are like, but maybe one of those privacy double adaptors from Dick Smith? They give the line to the first device to ask.	Pheonix (280)
172503	2003-09-02 11:18:00	DONT use privacy adapters for modems, the circuitry within them that performs the privacy adaption function slows down the data flow. They are primarily for voice traffic.	sinndisco (4059)
172504	2003-09-02 11:22:00	also get that fax, and or the long cord checked out. They shouldn't be interferring with your data flow. I have 8 jackpoints on one line, 3 modems 3 phones a fax and an answermachine and I dont have any problems at all.	sinndisco (4059)
172505	2003-09-02 12:15:00	hey.. would walking on the line have a effect? as its like across 2 doorways to get to the computer... can i connect computer to fax and fax to phone line as the fax has a ext line and a phone line socket.. i also wonder if the location would be a issue too?	csinclair83 (200)
172506	2003-09-03 01:34:00	A long "extension" cord before the computer won't help your modem speed. "56k bps" is using 2400 baud at the limit of the technology, and that flat cable used in those extensions is designed for voice use. If you got an extension socket kit (with a "twisted pair" wire and another wall socket) you could make up your own extension ... just don't screw it to the wall. :d That would give you the benefits of proper wiring right to the computer, and the fax would not do as much damage to your modem speed.	Graham L (2)
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