Shielded Cat 6a jacks use a metal housing to help reduce electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference, while unshielded jacks use a simpler design for standard network connections. Choose shielded jacks for installations near potential interference sources, and use unshielded jacks for typical residential, commercial, or low-voltage network runs without those conditions.

Cat 6a jacks are available with standard 110 IDC punch-down termination, with labeled wiring guides and 568A/B functionality to support installation. Quick-connect versions allow all four pairs to be terminated with a compatible punch-and-go tool, helping speed installations in keystone wallplates, patch panels, and surface-mount boxes.

Cat 6a jacks can be installed in standard keystone wall plates, patch panels, and surface-mount boxes. Their 90-degree and quick-connect configurations support organized terminations for network cabling in residential, commercial, and low-voltage installations.

Color-coded Cat 6a jacks help installers quickly distinguish Ethernet, phone, and Power over Ethernet (PoE) connections within a structured wiring system. Using different colors for each application can make identification, installation, and future service work more efficient.