DID inbound fax2mail gateways

[chris2019 (Chris)]

All,

there are multiple DID extensions for phone users, e.g. -101, -102, -103.

Now, every user should get his own DID fax extension (fax2mail, inbound), e.g. -201, -202, -203.

Is this possible? Do I have to define inbound routes? Can I use patterns? Is the commercial fax extension required?

As far as I see fax recognition (“fax switch”) on -101, -102, -103 wouldn’t be as reliable as dedicated DIDs. Furthermore one would have to answer all calls, even if the callee isn’t available.

• Chris

[lgaetz (Lorne Gaetz)]

@chris2019

Is this possible?

Yes.

@chris2019

Do I have to define inbound routes?

Yes.

@chris2019

Can I use patterns?

Inbound routes can use dial patterns if that’s what you’re asking.

@chris2019

Is the commercial fax extension required?

Not required, but if your users want to see inbound faxes in UCP then it’s needed.

Assuming you’re on FreePBX 13+, then enable faxes in user manager then route faxes to “Fax Recipient”