Phonex PX-441 Wireless Jack System for Modems

by Phonex

Product Details

Product Manual [107kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00006J05Y
• Item model number: PX-211D
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,850 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 24, 2002

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Wireless Jack for Modems is designed to turn any electrical outlet into a phone jack that can be used to connect computer modems, video set-top-boxes, Internet appliances, fax machines, and other data oriented devices to the phone line. Put your computer in that spare bedroom or basement den, access the Internet from the kitchen or upstairs home office. The Wireless Jack for Modems gives you the freedom to add a phone jack anywhere your computing needs takes you, in less than five minutes.

The Wireless Jack for Modems is relocatable, recoverable, and reusable. New frequencies and a transmitter shut-off feature also reduce the chance of interference. The security-coding feature enables quick and easy installation in any residence including multiple dwelling units (MDUs), without fear of user conflict.

Features

• Turns any AC outlet into a phone jack to which a modem may be connected
• Avoids costly, time consuming, and difficult installations
• Works with multiple set-top-boxes, computers, or Internet appliances
• MDU compatible
• Fully recoverable and reusable
• 65,000 security codes for maximum privacy
• 911 emergency interrupt feature compatible

Technical Specifications

• Dimensions: 3" x 4.25" x 2"
• Audio bandwidth: 300-3800 HZ 7.3 DB
• FM carrier frequency: 3.3 MHz – 8.2 MHz

Product Description

Phonex PX-441Wireless Jack For Modems, Fax, Phone, etc. compatiable with most all other wireless Jacks

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great as a Phone extension, but not for internet, November 18, 2003

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Jay (New Jersey United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Phonex PX-441 Wireless Jack System for Modems (Office Product)

I actually bought this "extension" to use with my computer and fax software. Having cable internet service and no phone jack close to my machine, this was an excellent alternative to running a "hard line." The connection is just fine for voice and fax - it works perfectly, (@ about 20 feet in my situation). However, I found it's not too great for internet service. My cable recently went out and I decided to use my dial up temporarily until the cable service was back on-line. Although I have a 56K modem, the fastest it would connect was 19~20K. The wireless jack certainly worked in a pinch as I was able to retrieve email, but as a primary setup, it falls a bit short of the MFG claims.

44 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Extremely poor performer for me, July 7, 2004

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R. Whitelaw "Rebel Broker" (Morgan Hill, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Phonex PX-441 Wireless Jack System for Modems (Office Product)

Once connected, this unit resulted in so much static on the line, that my Tivo could not successfully make its nightly call to download new guide information.

After lots of testing, I found that the unit simply would not work unless it was within about 10-15 feet of the base unit. An amazingly short distance for a device such as this.

I then headed down to the best buy and picked up the RCA version of this device and it has worked flawlessly. An interesting note here - both devices appear to be identical as far as their guts are concerned. In fact, the instructions for both items were identical - the exact same words used on every page.

I am not sure why there was such a difference in performance (perhaps I just got one that was off a bit), but I would suggest you think twice on this item. I was able to return it but had to pay all shipping costs - something you don't have to do if you need to return it to the local store.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple and handy!, July 2, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Phonex PX-441 Wireless Jack System for Modems (Office Product)

I have a Tivo in a room without a phone jack, and had spent the better part of a year with a cord draped through several rooms while my husband and I procrastinated rewiring the house. Stumbled across this product and my problem was solved! Setup was super easy, and it worked instantly. The price was right too ...I have heard tell that some people who've used this kind of device for the telephone have had more static on the line than they would on a hard line, but for Tivo purposes, it works like a charm (and honestly it didn't sound bad when I plugged a phone into it either, though I didn't make an actual call). No more messy cord!