How Do You Have A Fax Machine & Phone & Dial-Up On One Phone Line?
Working from home in your own home office is a growing trend in the United States. The flexible hours and independence of telecommuting for work are attractive inducements for home-based employees and self-employed entrepreneurs alike. But having only a single phone line in your home office can limit your electronic communication options. That’s especially true when you need the use of a fax machine and telephone in addition to your dial-up internet service. Fortunately, combining these functions in one phone line takes only a small investment and a few minutes. Buy a three-line phone jack from your local hardware or electronics store. As of November 2010, a three-line jack can cost anywhere from $1.00 to $7.00. You’ll also want to buy three short (10- or 15-foot) phone cords if you don’t already have them. Plug the three-line phone jack into the wall phone jack outlet. The jack can only be connected in one way, so don’t worry about connecting it incorrectly. You should hear a small “c
