Andrew Kohlsmith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: >> Why wouldn't you just use your existing Ethernet infrastructure putting >> the IP phones inline between the wall jack and the PC? There are a >> number of IP phones that have builtin switch/hub that allows the PC to >> daisy chain off the IP phone. > > To quote myself: > >>> True, but I don't have to retool my office and install POE switches to >>> use ADSI phones, either. No, I will not put a hub/switch at every desk >>> and then use wall-warts for every phone to get around retooling the >>> office. :-) > > I'm not going to bastardize my network by placing the equivalent of a 3-port > switch or hub at every desk to have the phone system compete with our heavy > network users (CAD mostly), and I will fight tooth and nail against having > to put a goddamned wall-wart at every station just to power the damned IP > phones. :-)
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