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Hi folks,
I know that you CAN take an existing CAT5 wire and "split" it so you don't need to run a separate pair of wires for voice...but is it smart to do so?

I've read on some sites people say that if you DO that, you'll likely get reduced data speed, perhaps poor voice quality, etc. In a nutshell, it's a jerry–rigged way to go, and if you're really concerned about performance, etc...don't do it - run a separate pair of wires for your telephone from the start.

Comments? "1st hand" experience?

Thanks!

Ed