text: how do you send and receive a fax with a dsl modem? i have two modems--a dialup modem and a dsl modem. can i use the dsl modem to send and receive a fax? why dont you use a fax software.... bitware is fax software u may try that... basic configurations have to be done after installing the software. faxing capability doesn't depend on dsl or dialup modem, i guese.......