You can't use a fax, (or a "fax" i.e. fax software), through the STN,
because the signalling is different. The modem can send either faxes,
or computer data, but not both at the same time.
Also - in order to use the fax features of a modem (say the one on the
STN box) you'd have to have a fax server installed there.
The bottom line is that you absolutely can -SHARE- the line with a fax
machine - not unlike sharing with a teenager ;-)
If the STN service is using the line, the fax machine has to wait.
Likewise, if the fax is using the line, STN cannot dial out.
Also - because STN does not -ANSWER- the phone, you can have a fax
hooked up to the same line thru a splitter, and (if STN is not hogging
the phone :) ), incoming faxes can be received.
In essence, this is the same scenario as having one line at home, and
sharing it between computer time and voice time.
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