Also known as multiway switching, it controls multiple circuits from a single point.
Also known as multiway switching, it controls multiple circuits from a single point.
Hey! I’m not entirely sure about the setup, but I can try to help. When your dad installed the multiway switch for the phones and connected it to the router, he probably wanted to expand internet access. Since the router is fixed in place, you might need a way to extend the Ethernet cable from the switch into your room. It sounds like the switch model could be a Siemens Hipath 1120. You may want to check if there’s an adapter or extension available for that model, or consider using a different method to get internet into your space. Let me know what you find!
It seems like you're dealing with a phone switch setup. If your router has an open LAN port, simply connect a cable directly between your device and the router. If the phone lines use Cat5 and aren't daisy chained, you might be able to reuse one of the existing runs. Otherwise, you'll need a new Ethernet connection.