How to Connect a Fax Machine to a Home Network
Connecting a fax machine to a home network might sound like a daunting task, but it does not have to be difficult. Read on to learn how to connect a fax machine to a home network.
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Instructions
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Make sure you have everything you will need initially, such as a computer, a fax machine and a functioning home network that you have already set up ahead of time.
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Connect the fax machine to the computer.
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Look in your computer's Control Panel and locate the "Network Setup Wizard."
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Run the network setup. You will be asked some questions about the network and it will reconfigure if it is already set up.
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Click on the button that says "Add Device." Not all fax machines can easily be connected to a home network. If you have trouble at this point, call the manufacturer and ask tech support for assistance.
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Continue the process of adding a device by selecting the settings you would like the fax machine to have once the computer adds it to the network.
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Test your computer's connection both to the fax machine and to the network. Check the fax machine's connection to the network. This should complete the installation and allow you to fax within your home network with ease.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure your computer and fax machine are compatible before you begin the setup.
It is always easier to set up the network at home first and then add devices. If you try and set it all up at the same time, it is more likely that errors will occur.
Do not give up if the connection fails once or twice.
