Adding second multi-line phone to an existing line...

[pentupanger]

So where I work my boss wants to add a second phone to a service desk area, and we have a multi-line phone (4 lines) there already.

The line that is being used is an Ethernet cable (the phone has Ethernet inputs), and I was wanting to add the second phone to the same area, but I don't think there is a second line output so I am curious if there was a way that I could use a switch/splitter on the line that was there and hook up another multi-line phone to the one wire.

The goal is to have two phones at the desk, and that both phones will use the same 4 lines for incoming calls.

Can this be done easily with a splitter or switch, or do I need to have someone come out and install a second actual wire from the box?

 

[abailey]

It sounds like you have an IP based phone system. Most likely it is using POE to power the phone. If that is the case you need a special switch, one that has POE built in. I would call your computer guy and have him install another phone.

 

[Emerald]

does the original Phone have a power supply connected or only a network cable?