JR> Yes...I DO know there are litle devices out there but 
 JR> then they sometimes kil the lights and also cost $$$ so 
 JR> a paramiter that can be put in is waaaay smarter that 
 JR> suggesting I open my wallet for whats not there alreay.
Run the line into the modem first, then back out to the phones. That way the 
modem controls the line and leaves the phones with an open circuit while the 
modem is in use. IOW, take the line straight into the LINE input of the 
modem. Then take the PHONE output of the modem back to the other phones. The 
only cost might be for a dual Jack where the modem is if you want it to look 
nice. Otherwise, just splice the wires.
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