What is FXO and FXS?
What is FXO and FXS?

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FXO stands for Foreign eXchange Office: simply put, this interface connects to the analog PSTN line coming from the central office.

FXS stands for Foreign eXchange Station: simply put, this interface connects to devices such as analog phones and fax machines.

This was first published in April 2004