Can I use the same modem(s) for dialout calls and inbound fax or data calls?
NetModem allows using a modem for inbound modem data/fax calls by a client PC, but this would cause the modem to be constantly in-use by the client that is holding the Modem port open while listening for an incoming RING, thereby preventing other clients from using this modem during that this time. For receiving inbound fax calls, a better solution would be to have the MS-Fax service (or another Fax program such as WinFax Pro) accept inbound calls on the modem directly from the NetModem Server PC. NetModem Server is able to tell MS-Fax or WinFax to release the modem when a NetModem client PC requests to use a modem for dialout, and after the client releases the modem it is then returned to the Fax software. For receiving inbound DUN (Dial Up Networking) calls on the modems, you can enable Microsoft RAS (Remote Access Server) on the NetModem Server PC, allowing NetModem Server to share the modem resources with RAS. Then when a client requests a modem, NetModem Server will ask RAS if the
