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Old 04-03-2025, 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill14564 View Post
The phone jack adapter from Amazon changes the size of the plug and possibly the pins used. That would work if the wiring in the wall carried a phone signal but since the phone unit specified is a VOIP device, it is highly unlikely that the phone jack carries anything other than an ethernet signal.
I don't think that is correct. Why does Amazon sell an adapter that doesn't work? Read the product description below and the reviews:

Amazon.com

I had a VIOP system years ago, and I used a regular cordless phone with it. Also, see Post No. 8.