Ethernet Module (Cat6 Keystone Jack RJ45)
The Ethernet Module is a Cat6 keystone jack designed to snap into a standard faceplate, giving a network cable a clean, professional RJ45 termination point on a wall or patch panel rather than a loose connector. Built for Cat6 performance, the module supports data rates up to 10Gbps and a bandwidth of up to 250MHz, while remaining backward compatible with Cat5e cabling for mixed or upgraded network installations. Its high-impact plastic housing holds gold-plated contacts, improving conductivity and resisting corrosion over the module’s working life. Termination uses a toolless IDC design compatible with both 110 and Krone punch-down tools, and the module is printed with both T568A and T568B wiring diagrams, making correct termination straightforward even for less experienced installers. Rated for up to 750 mating cycles, it’s built to handle repeated plugging and unplugging over years of use in offices, homes, and data centers.
Key Features
- Cat6 performance supporting up to 10Gbps data rates and 250MHz bandwidth
- Backward compatible with Cat5e, suiting mixed or upgraded cabling installations
- Gold-plated phosphor bronze contacts, improving conductivity and corrosion resistance
- Toolless IDC termination, compatible with 110 and Krone punch-down tools
- T568A/T568B wiring diagrams printed on the module, simplifying correct termination
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | Cat6 (backward compatible with Cat5e) |
| Connector Type | RJ45 keystone jack |
| Body Material | High-impact, flame-retardant thermoplastic |
| Contact Material | Phosphor bronze with 50 micro-inch gold plating |
| Bandwidth | Up to 250MHz |
| Data Rate | Up to 10Gbps |
| Insertion Loss | ≤ 0.1dB (1–250MHz) |
| Near-End Crosstalk (NEXT) | ≥ 43dB (1–250MHz) |
| Return Loss | ≥ 20dB (1–250MHz) |
| Termination Type | Toolless IDC, compatible with 110 and Krone punch-down tools |
| Wire Gauge Support | 22–26 AWG solid or stranded wire |
| Mating Cycles | Up to 750 |
| Wiring Standard | T568A and T568B, printed on the module |
| Faceplate Compatibility | Single-gang or double-gang faceplates |
| Standards Compliance | Meets or exceeds TIA/EIA-568-C.2 for Category 6 cabling |
Best Suited For
- Structured cabling installations in offices, data centers, and homes needing reliable Gigabit or higher Ethernet performance
- Installers upgrading from Cat5e to Cat6, given the module’s backward compatibility supports mixed cabling during a phased upgrade
- Anyone terminating cable without specialized tools, since the toolless IDC design and printed wiring diagrams simplify correct installation
Recommended Action: Confirm your faceplate brand and gang configuration (single or double) before purchase, since keystone modules need a matching faceplate cutout to snap in correctly.
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