Alternatives to Comcast

VirginSnow at vfemail.net VirginSnow at vfemail.net
Thu May 22 08:48:38 EDT 2008


> Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 22:29:40 -0400
> From: Brian Karas <brk-gnhlug at karas.net>

> > Actually, you can.  RJ-11 plugs fit nicely in RJ-45 jacks.  Alas, this
> > is not likely to do what you want.  In fact, when that ring voltage
> > comes in on the line... ZAP!
> 
> Ethernet and POTS service can co-exist peacefully (at least in theory) on
> the same cable.  Plugging an RJ-11 phone type device into just about any
> Ethernet port (switch or host) won't cause any issues.

> Ring voltage is only 90V, and most of these devices are designed to handle
> 600V+ spikes.

Again, in theory.  However, I doubt many consumer networking devices
are designed to this spec.

/me imagines a Mythbusters-style NIC/Router/Modem frying experiment...


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