Black Box Corporation CAT6 RJ-45 Panel-Mount Couplers Unshielded Black

CAT6 RJ-45 Panel-Mount Couplers

The Black Box Corporation CAT6 RJ-45 Panel-Mount Couplers are unshielded connectors designed to join two RJ-45 patch cables through a panel or wall plate. They provide a female-to-female interface that maintains Category 6 performance for Gigabit Ethernet networks. The black housing suits standard keystone openings in patch panels, faceplates or surface-mount boxes. Installers use them to extend cable runs or create cross-connect points without punching down wires.

Installers extending or joining cable runs

These couplers suit network technicians and DIY builders who need a quick, tool-free way to connect two terminated CAT6 cables through a panel. They are not for installers who require shielded connections to protect against electromagnetic interference in industrial or high-density environments. Buyers needing to terminate bare cable onto a jack should choose a keystone jack instead. The unshielded design also makes them unsuitable for applications where grounded shielding is specified.

Unshielded CAT6 panel-mount interface

The defining specification is the unshielded CAT6-rated RJ-45 female-to-female interface in a panel-mount form factor. This single attribute determines whether the coupler matches the cable category, shielding scheme and mounting method required by the installation. Confirm that the network uses unshielded twisted-pair cabling and that the panel cut-out accepts the coupler's flange dimensions before purchase.