What is a Keystone Jack?

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What is a Keystone jack?

What is a Keystone Jack?

A Keystone jack, which is used in local area networks (LANs), is a female connector used in data communications.

Typically, the jack is mounted in a wall plate or patch panel. The matching male connector, or the Keystone plug, is usually attached to the end of a cable or cord.

   

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