--- product_id: 2129635 title: "Cat 6A Shielded Keystone Jack" brand: "cable matters" price: "$94.30" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 category: "Cable Matters" url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/2129635-cat-6a-shielded-keystone-jack store_origin: EC region: Ecuador --- # 10Gbps ultra-fast data 180° tool-free termination Full metal shielding Cat 6A Shielded Keystone Jack **Brand:** cable matters **Price:** $94.30 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Shield your speed, secure your network — the keystone of elite connectivity! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Cat 6A Shielded Keystone Jack by cable matters - **How much does it cost?** $94.30 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/2129635-cat-6a-shielded-keystone-jack) ## Best For - cable matters enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted cable matters brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Blazing 10Gbps Speed:** Future-proof your network with lightning-fast 10GBASE-T performance, perfect for demanding professional setups. - • **PoE+ Ready Power Delivery:** Supports up to 30W PoE+ for seamless powering of IP cameras and access points without extra cables. - • **Rock-Solid Metal Shielding:** Robust die-cast housing eliminates EMI/RFI interference and alien crosstalk for crystal-clear connections. - • **Effortless 180° Termination:** Innovative hinged design enables quick, tool-free wiring with universal T568-A/B labels—no guesswork needed. - • **Integrated Shutter Protection:** Auto-closing shutter safeguards RJ45 contacts, ensuring longevity and secure plug-in every time. ## Overview The Cable Matters UL Listed 6-pack Cat6A shielded keystone jacks deliver professional-grade 10Gbps Ethernet performance with full metal shielding to prevent interference. Featuring a 180° easy termination design with tool-free wiring and integrated shutters, these jacks ensure secure, reliable connections. PoE+ compliant and UL listed, they’re ideal for high-speed, power-over-Ethernet applications in demanding indoor or outdoor environments. ## Description desertcart.com: Cable Matters UL Listed 10Gbps 6-Pack RJ45 Shielded Cat6A / Cat6 Keystone Jack with Integrated Shutter : Electronics Review: Exactly what you need - Works perfect, able to get well over 2.5GB speeds and confirmed that the run is grounded properly using these. They are heavy and feel & feel premium, make sure you have some flush scissors. Because the way that these work you need to cut the excess wire flush to let the hinges go down to lock the keystone tightly. This even comes with zip ties to help secure it down which I recommend waiting to do once you confirm you terminated it correctly. These also do have very easy to read legends to figure out if you need to wire in A or B which I used rather than having to reference back to the legend on my crimps. Overall, highly recommend these, they are a little pricey, but I would much rather pay this price for the quality than save a couple dollars and the quality takes a dive. Review: Value jack! - Here is the break down of the jack: Design (5/5): This is the design where you lay the wires across the jack portion and not the plastic cap portion, which means that you can punch down these wires instead of pushing the cap down to finalize the wire connections. The cheap Chinese connectors will have a design where you are forced to wire the cap instead of the jack and then force it down to finalize the connection, which results in bad connections many of the times. This jack also comes with the peaks required to split the wires, making it easy to use the peaks to split the wires (the correct way) instead of having to unwind them prior (incorrect way). However, in order to accommodate larger sized wires, they have opted for a zip tie to bring the metal shield up to become flush with the wire at the end. I find this to be both a good and bad thing, but I am glad that they added support for larger cable sizes. Quality (4/5): Metal could possibly be thicker, and some of the mechanisms used in the jack could be done to be more sturdy. However, this is still a vast improvement from the alternative cheap Chinese jack which has MAJOR issues, and the stamped jack which features thin metal which can be bent with a little force from the fingers. This jack is also machined well, and fits RJ45 jacks with no issues, unlike the Chinese jack, which must be forced. Value (5/5): Comparable jacks are big branded, such as Belkin, however, those are $10-11 a piece. These are vastly cheaper. The review which states this cannot be used with a 110 punch is incorrect. That was for an older version of the jack, and Cable Matters has updated the design to allow for punch down tools. I highly recommend using the Trendnet 110 Punch as a cheap punch tool, as it will give you much more solid connections. It's a very good value buy as well. This jack is the best all-around buy hands down. There are several other competitors out there, but they are either too expensive or poorly built. ## Features - Full metal jacket RJ45 Shielded keystone jacks fit a standard wall plate or patch panel with a keystone blank outlet; Robust die-cast housing provides superior shielding and mitigates alien crosstalk - Cat 6a performance for a 10G BASE-T channel compliant network; Supports 23 to 26 AWG solid or stranded wire; Cat6A connector is backwards compatible with Cat 6 and Cat 5e bulk cable - 180 degree easy termination jack supports tool free or crimp tool termination; A 180 degree wide-angle, hinged design provides easy access and termination; Tool free cap has universal T568-A or T568-B labels; IDC modules accept a 110 impact tool for wire insertion; compatible with the Cable Matters Cat6A Crimp Tool Model 180087 - Superior construction combines a one piece metal keystone to suppress EMI/RFI electromagnetic interference, NEXT, and AXT crosstalk; Stickers on the inside prevent accidental contact with the metal housing; Integrated metal collar assists with cable strain relief; Snap-in retaining clip ensures a secure connection; Auto-closing shutter protects the RJ45 contacts; Plug in a Cat6A patch cable to open the shutter - PoE plus compliantShielded RJ45 connector for IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet (PoE+) network applications up to 30W with a Cat 6A Ethernet cable; Standards compliance includes a UL listed flammability rating, TIA/EIA 568-C.2, IEEE 802.3an 10GBASE-T, and ISO/IEC 11801 Class E; compatible with a PoE IP camera or PoE access point ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00CLVAJCK | | Best Sellers Rank | #135 in Cat 6 Ethernet Cables | | Brand Name | Cable Matters | | Cable Type | Ethernet | | Color | red | | Compatible Devices | Security Camera | | Compatible Phone Models | Any phone with RJ45 port and Ethernet connectivity | | Connector Gender | Male-to-Male | | Connector Type | RJ45 | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (459) | | Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gigabits Per Second | | Ethernet Cable Category | Cat 6a | | Frequency | 500 MHz | | Gauge | 26.0 | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor, Outdoor | | Item Shape | Round | | Manufacturer | Cable Matters | | Model | 180014x6 | | Number of Items | 6 | | Number of Pins | 8 | | Other Special Features of the Product | Braided | | Outer Material | Metal | | Specification Met | EIA, TIA, UL | | UPC | 738435984670 | | Unit Count | 6 Count | | Wattage | 30 watts | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Cable Matters - **Cable Type:** Ethernet - **Compatible Devices:** Security Camera - **Connector Type:** RJ45 - **Special Feature:** Braided ## Images ![Cat 6A Shielded Keystone Jack - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81u5OD9R9+L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: The desciption says these are for solid network cables - will they work with stranded cable?** A: Your only supposed to use solid core on keystone jacks and stranded with RJ45 plastic crimps. That's how the cable is designed. Might work but not suggested for commercial applications. At home, tinker all you want. **Q: Will these fit standard wall plates?** A: Yes. They will fit standard keystone plates **Q: Will this work with 26AWG cables? This is designed for 23~24AWG cables.** A: Yes this does work with 26AWG cables. I just tried this about a day ago, due to a friend asking the same question. **Q: If I wire the jack incorrectly can it be reused for a second try ?** A: Yes ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exactly what you need *by H***Y on March 8, 2026* Works perfect, able to get well over 2.5GB speeds and confirmed that the run is grounded properly using these. They are heavy and feel & feel premium, make sure you have some flush scissors. Because the way that these work you need to cut the excess wire flush to let the hinges go down to lock the keystone tightly. This even comes with zip ties to help secure it down which I recommend waiting to do once you confirm you terminated it correctly. These also do have very easy to read legends to figure out if you need to wire in A or B which I used rather than having to reference back to the legend on my crimps. Overall, highly recommend these, they are a little pricey, but I would much rather pay this price for the quality than save a couple dollars and the quality takes a dive. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Value jack! *by M***N on July 6, 2015* Here is the break down of the jack: Design (5/5): This is the design where you lay the wires across the jack portion and not the plastic cap portion, which means that you can punch down these wires instead of pushing the cap down to finalize the wire connections. The cheap Chinese connectors will have a design where you are forced to wire the cap instead of the jack and then force it down to finalize the connection, which results in bad connections many of the times. This jack also comes with the peaks required to split the wires, making it easy to use the peaks to split the wires (the correct way) instead of having to unwind them prior (incorrect way). However, in order to accommodate larger sized wires, they have opted for a zip tie to bring the metal shield up to become flush with the wire at the end. I find this to be both a good and bad thing, but I am glad that they added support for larger cable sizes. Quality (4/5): Metal could possibly be thicker, and some of the mechanisms used in the jack could be done to be more sturdy. However, this is still a vast improvement from the alternative cheap Chinese jack which has MAJOR issues, and the stamped jack which features thin metal which can be bent with a little force from the fingers. This jack is also machined well, and fits RJ45 jacks with no issues, unlike the Chinese jack, which must be forced. Value (5/5): Comparable jacks are big branded, such as Belkin, however, those are $10-11 a piece. These are vastly cheaper. The review which states this cannot be used with a 110 punch is incorrect. That was for an older version of the jack, and Cable Matters has updated the design to allow for punch down tools. I highly recommend using the Trendnet 110 Punch as a cheap punch tool, as it will give you much more solid connections. It's a very good value buy as well. This jack is the best all-around buy hands down. There are several other competitors out there, but they are either too expensive or poorly built. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High quality and good looks. *by E***I on July 25, 2020* I was initially a little skeptical of the toolless punchdown, but it worked really well on 23 AWG solid core CAT6a. I used a C-clamp to cinch mine down tight, but a small bench vice with soft jaws would be most ideal. Channel lock pliers would do it, but will scratch the metal. The plastic guide is designed to accommodate the cable jacket, which encourages you to pull the wires tightly through, and it holds the wires in place before crimping. This helps to minimize the untwisted portion of wire. The finished termination is tidy and strain relieved with no exposed wires on the back side of the keystone. I like that the shielded metal housing completely encloses the connections, and the zip-tie strain relief is a convenient place to attach the foil shield and drain wire. You could use this to make a male to female extension cable for your toolkit, although flexing it too much would eventually make it fail. The plastic gate cover is of debatable usefulness, but for my application (home with 2 dogs that shed a lot) it's definitely a plus, and I think it makes open ports look a lot more presentable. ## Frequently Bought Together - Cable Matters UL Listed 10Gbps 6-Pack RJ45 Shielded Cat6A / Cat6 Keystone Jack with Integrated Shutter - Cable Matters Easy Crimp Tool for Cable Matters Cat6A, Cat 6A Shielded Metal Keystone Jacks - Cable Matters 10Gbps 5-Pack Snagless Short Shielded Cat 6A Ethernet Cable - 3ft, Cat 6A Cable, Cat6A Cord, Ethernet Cord, Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ec/products/2129635-cat-6a-shielded-keystone-jack](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/2129635-cat-6a-shielded-keystone-jack) --- *Product available on Desertcart Ecuador* *Store origin: EC* *Last updated: 2026-04-28*