> > 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... > You mean like the etherkiller and the RJ-11 killer? :) http://www.fiftythree.org/etherkiller/ -Shawn
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