Multi-Tech Systems FF200 Table of Contents

Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. FF200 FaxFinder Fax Server Admin User Guide 3
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 – PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS................................................................6
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION..............................................................................................................................................6
PRODUCT FEATURES..................................................................................................................................................7
PREREQUISITE: DETERMINING PBX COMPATIBILITY & CONFIGURATION.................................................................8
SAFETY WARNINGS....................................................................................................................................................8
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................................9
RELATED MANUALS...................................................................................................................................................9
DISTRIBUTING DOCUMENTS TO CLIENT USERS........................................................................................................10
CHAPTER 2 – SYSTEM OVERVIEW...................................................................................................................11
Our Sample FaxFinder Systems..........................................................................................................................11
Server Setup for Sample FaxFinder System – Acme99, Inc.................................................................................13
Receiving a Fax, Server Perspective – Acme99 Gets a Fax................................................................................14
Receiving a Fax, Client Perspective – Joe Gets a Product Order.......................................................................15
Sending a Fax, Server Perspective – Acme99 Sends a Fax.................................................................................16
Sample Client Setup – Joe, the Acme99 Order Processor...................................................................................17
Sending a Fax, Client Perspective – Mary Sends Spec Sheet to Client...............................................................18
Fax Message Components...................................................................................................................................19
CHAPTER 3 – SERVER INSTALLATION...........................................................................................................20
PREREQUISITE: DETERMINING PBX COMPATIBILITY & CONFIGURATION...............................................................20
WE SUPPLY..............................................................................................................................................................20
YOU SUPPLY............................................................................................................................................................ 20
PART A: CABLING -- CONNECTING THE FAXFINDER TO POWER OUTLET, PHONE LINES, AND ETHERNET................21
1. Connect FaxFinder to AC Outlet.....................................................................................................................21
2.Verify powering................................................................................................................................................21
3. Connect FaxFinder to Ethernet Network.........................................................................................................21
PART B: CONNECTING TO TELEPHONY SERVICE......................................................................................................22
PART C: CONFIGURING THE FAXFINDER SERVER.....................................................................................................23
Summary of Configuration Data..........................................................................................................................23
1. Setting Admin PC to Startup IP Address.........................................................................................................24
2. Logging In (I)...................................................................................................................................................25
3. Setting FaxFinder IP Addresses......................................................................................................................26
4. Resetting Admin PC to Its Regular IP Address................................................................................................27
5. Logging In (II).................................................................................................................................................27
6. Setting Administrative Functions.....................................................................................................................27
7. Setting Up the Mail Server...............................................................................................................................30
8. Configuring the FaxFinder’s Modem..............................................................................................................30
9. Changing Admin’s Server Password...............................................................................................................33
10. Specifying Administrator’s Client Password.................................................................................................34
11. Sending Test Fax from Fax Machine to FaxFinder.......................................................................................34
12. Adding Client/Users to the Phone Book........................................................................................................36
CHAPTER 4 – FAXFINDER SERVER SOFTWARE SCREENS.......................................................................37
Home Screen........................................................................................................................................................37
Login Screen........................................................................................................................................................38
Fax Log Screen....................................................................................................................................................39
Fax Details Screen...............................................................................................................................................40
Current Status Screen..........................................................................................................................................42
Logout Option......................................................................................................................................................44
Help Screen..........................................................................................................................................................44
Administration Screen.........................................................................................................................................45
Phone Book Screen..............................................................................................................................................49
Modem Configuration Screen – POTS Modem....................................................................................................51