How to Wire a CAT5e
Tooless Keystone Jack

How to Wire a CAT5e
Tooless Keystone Jack

Materials Required
  • CAT5e Cable
  • CAT5e Tooless Keystone Jack
  • Cable Stripper
  • Cutters
Step 1 Step 1. Carefully strip 1" of jacketing from the cable. Do not strip or nick any insulation from the inner conductors.
Step 2 Step 2. Place the insulated conductor pair between the two contacts. Refer to the color code instructions below.
Step 3 Step 3. When the conductors are installed, snap the lid towards the front of the jack securely in place.
Color Code Instructions
  T568B T568A
1 White/Orange White/Green
2 Orange Green
3 White/Green White/Orange
4 Blue Blue
Color Code
  T568A T568B
5 White/Blue White/Blue
6 Orange Green
7 White/Brown White/Brown
8 Brown Brown