FAX Modem Troubleshooting Notes

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Ubuntu

General Modem Information

Ubuntu Community Help Wiki - Dialup Modem How To The Linux Documentation Project - Modem HOW TO

Modem Troubleshooting Software

scanModem

Software that scans modem, identifies it, and gives instructions on how to configure it.


wvdialconf


setserial



Finding the Device

  • Look inside "/var/log/dmesg" after plugging in modem.
Device should start with "tty".
cat /var/log/dmesg | grep tty
ps -lax | grep getty



  • List USB Devices
lsusb



Starting & Stopping

  • sudo /etc/init.d/hylafax stop
  • sudo /etc/init.d/hylafax start


Testing

  • Send a Test FAX
sendfax -n -d 8139572400 /usr/share/doc/hylafax-server/copyright