Things You'll Need:
- Phone jack
- Wire cutters
- Pliers
- Phillips screwdriver
- Straight screwdriver
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Step 1
Disconnect the telephone line from the Outside Network Interface. This is located outside and looks just like the gray telephone wires inside your house. Simply, but gently pull it out of the box.
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Step 2
Gather/purchase the items you will need to install the telephone jack.
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Step 3
Take the old jack out of the wall. You may need to use a screwdriver to do this. You will see four wires on the inside (black, green, red and yellow). Using your Phillips screwdriver, loosen the screws and take the wires out. At this time, the existing jack should be completely off.
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Step 4
Insert the new jack into the spot your existing jack left. Place the new jack in straightly and screw it into the wall.
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Step 5
Connect the wires. You will only need to connect the red and green wires if you have one line in your home. Match the red wire to the red wire, the green wire to the green wire, etc. Once they are correctly connected, place the cover plate on.
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Step 6
Re-connect the wire in the Outside Network Interface.
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Step 7
Plug your phone into the jack inside of the house and listen to that dial tone.








