Modem Sharing versus Dedicated Modems
In determining which modem will be used for which purpose,
examine
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Inbound faxing
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Outbound faxing
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Dial-up Internet
access.. basically a type of outgoing Remote Access Service
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Incoming Remote Access
Service through direct-dial (vs. incoming Remote Access Service
through PPTP)
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Outgoing Remote Access
Service through Modem Sharing Service
With “multiple usage scenarios” or modem sharing,
where your Small Business Server client is using the Small Business Server
system for two or more of the above purposes, it’s always best to use
dedicated modems and analog telephone lines for specific
applications.
Although it is “possible” to use modem sharing for
various purposes, this type of configuration can become a bottleneck very
quickly and dramatically complicate ongoing support and troubleshooting
for both the Remote Access Service configuration, as well as well as the
Small Business Server system and network as a whole.
Pooling Modems with Remote Access Service
Pooling modems, kind of a cross between modem sharing and
dedicated modems, allows you to have more than one physical device
recognized as one logical device, in much the same way that you can pool
two or more physical laser printer devices into one logical pooled
printer.
In the event you do decide to pool modems together, it’s
best to purchase and install the same make, model, and firmware revision,
so that the same device driver can be used for all physical devices.
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