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Old 04-02-2025, 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by arbajeda View Post
A VOIP phone is essentially a computer. There is no RJ11 connection (old-school phone jack), but an RJ45 (ethernet) connection. You will see the difference if you unplug the cord; there are four pins on the RJ11 and eight on the RJ45. Google search "VOIP phones for home" and you should find what you are looking for. I suggest Amazon, since her service provider might not allow devices not their own.
I connected my old phones (Base unit which requires a hard wire signal and 4 satellites to a Magic Jack). Since I wanted the base unit in the kitchen and my router is in the study, I connected my Majic Jack into the router and then into the study phone Jack line which is part the house wiring. That takes the phone signal to my base unit which then connects to the satellite phones. Sounds complex but works great without need to buy new phones.