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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=017330315-28032007>Hi,</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=017330315-28032007>I'm not clear on how
to use Power--over-Ethernet, specifically with Polycom
phones.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=017330315-28032007>What I understand,
is that by buying the Polycom 501 with the 802.3af cable bundle, I simply
connect my phone, through the Polycom provided "special" RJ-45 cable, into a PoE
capable switch, and voilą!</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=017330315-28032007>Is this true?
And if so, what happens when the Phone doesn't connect directly to the
switch? (let`s say there is wiring in the wall that goes to a patch panel, for
example. Do I need to change all the wiring in the
office?)</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=017330315-28032007>Mike</SPAN></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>