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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