Connecting the mac to the Phone for fax/phone

Hi,
I'd like to use my mac (Imac and Macmini) for sending/receiving faxes and perhaps for CPI (computer phone integration).
I have obtained a USRobotics usb modem. The question I have is do I need to connect that modem to the same connection (using a splitter) to where my telephone handset is ?
If I connect this usb modem from the macmini to the phone line (not where the handset is), can I then use the Imac to connect to the phone for fax/cpi ?
It is all the same phone line and on the same wifi.
I hope I have explained myself clearly

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Set up the modem as you would a printer.
Add printer and select the modem when you see it.
Set the answer to maybe 6 rings otherwise it will answer all calls and you will think that you have no friends left.
They will tell you: Why do you you beep at me whenever I call.

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