How to Turn an AC Outlet Into a Phone Jack
You can turn any electrical outlet that is in your house into a phone jack by using a wireless phone jack extender. This allows you to install a phone jack anywhere it is needed. The wireless extender uses the electrical outlet to power both the transmitter and the receiver. As a result, you do not need to install or run additional phone lines to use various devices in your home.
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Instructions
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Locate a phone jack that is near an electrical outlet. Unplug the existing phone cord, if one is plugged in to the phone jack.
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Plug one end of the included phone cord into the phone jack on the wall. Plug the other end of the cord into one of the phone jacks on the transmitter unit.
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Plug the transmitter into the electrical outlet. Plug the existing phone cord into the other phone jack on the transmitter.
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Plug the receiver into an electrical outlet, where you want to have the phone jack. Plug the end of the phone line for the telephone, modem or other device into the phone jack on the receiver.
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Press the "Power" button on the transmitter or move the switch to the "On" position. Press the "Power" button on the receiver or move the switch to the "On" position.
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Tips & Warnings
The indicator light on the transmitter and receiver will glow green when powered on.
Wireless phone jack extender units typically have a range of up to 100 ft.
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