ACT Surface Mounted Box, Shielded, 2 Ports, CAT6

The ACT surface mounted box is a professional-grade networking solution designed for CAT6 cabling systems. This shielded wall-mount box provides a secure and organized termination point for two Ethernet connections, making it an ideal choice for both office and home network installations. Its robust construction ensures that your network infrastructure remains protected and tidy, while the integrated shielding helps maintain high signal integrity by minimizing electromagnetic interference.

Advantages

The primary benefit of this surface mounted box is its shielded design, which effectively reduces crosstalk and external interference, ensuring stable and reliable data transmission speeds suitable for CAT6 standards. The compact and durable housing allows for easy installation on walls or baseboards, providing a clean aesthetic for your cabling setup. By offering two dedicated ports, it simplifies the management of multiple network devices in a single location, reducing cable clutter and protecting the internal connections from physical damage.

Suitable for

• Home office network setups
• Small business local area networks
• Connecting workstations to wall-mounted Ethernet outlets
• Organizing structured cabling in residential or commercial environments

When it may not be suitable

This product is specifically designed for surface mounting and may not be appropriate for installations requiring flush-mounted wall sockets or recessed cabling. Additionally, it is intended for CAT6 systems and may not provide optimal performance if used with cabling standards that exceed its technical specifications or in environments requiring extreme industrial-grade environmental protection.

Key specifications

• Category: CAT6
• Port count: 2 ports
• Shielding: Fully shielded
• Mounting type: Surface mount
• Application: Ethernet networking

How to use

To install the ACT surface mounted box, first prepare your CAT6 cables by stripping the outer jacket and terminating the individual wires into the internal connectors according to the T568A or T568B wiring standards. Once the wires are securely seated, mount the box housing onto the desired wall surface using the provided mounting hardware. Finally, snap the cover into place to protect the connections and ensure the shielding is properly grounded through the cable structure.

What to consider before purchase

• Ensure your existing cabling infrastructure is compatible with CAT6 standards
• Verify that you have sufficient space on the wall surface for the box dimensions
• Confirm that you have the necessary punch-down tools for cable termination

Usage recommendations

For optimal network performance, ensure that the shielding of the CAT6 cable is correctly connected to the grounding point within the box to maintain signal integrity and prevent electromagnetic interference.