Connectivity: CAT 6 Jacks
Windy City Wire supports commercial and industrial deployments with Category Cable products and connectivity built for reliable performance and straightforward installation. Our CAT 6 MT‑Series Keystone Jacks are designed for consistent terminations, T568A/B wiring, and dependable performance in today’s demanding environments. Whether your project focuses on network optimization, modern networking technologies, or long-term network resilience, these jacks help ensure clean, repeatable results across every drop.
Built for professional installations
- Category 6 MT‑Series Keystone Jacks are available in screened and unscreened versions to match your site conditions and network planning goals.
- Screened (shielded) options help mitigate interference in high‑EMI areas such as manufacturing floors, healthcare facilities, and dense equipment rooms.
- Unscreened options support standard office and commercial spaces where EMI is controlled, simplifying terminations and keeping costs in line.
- All jacks use T568A/B wiring for compatibility with established practices and test procedures.
- Offered for professional integrators, contractors, and distributors. Windy City Wire does not sell to end users or consumers.
Pairing jacks with SmartWire® Category Cable
Windy City Wire manufactures SmartWire low‑voltage cable in the United States. When paired with our CAT 6 MT‑Series Keystone Jacks, SmartWire cabling supports consistent terminations and streamlined pulls across large facilities. SmartWire Glide Technology® is our name for the lubrication applied to SmartWire cable jackets during manufacturing; it reduces friction during pulls by up to 70%, helping crews work faster, protect cable geometry, and maintain signal integrity. If your organization standardizes identification by color, SmartWire jacket and stripe colors can be customized to your specifications to support quality control and simplified maintenance.
Where these jacks fit in your network
- Office and campus networks where repeatable performance and clear labeling are essential for network planning and future upgrades.
- Industrial sites that require network resilience in areas with motors, lighting systems, and potential EMI sources (use screened jacks with appropriate shielded Category Cable).
- Healthcare and education environments where consistent testing, documentation, and reliable uptime are priorities.
Available options in this sub‑category
Compatible SmartWire Category Cable constructions commonly paired with CAT 6 jacks
How Windy City Wire adds value to your next project
Choosing Windy City Wire means working with a direct partner focused on professional products and solutions for integrators, contractors, and distributors. Our CAT 6 jacks, combined with SmartWire Category Cable, support efficient installation practices, fewer reworks, and stable long‑term performance—key outcomes for network optimization and lifecycle cost control. From planning to punch‑down and certification, our ecosystem is built to help teams execute confidently and keep projects on schedule.
Summary
Windy City Wire’s CAT 6 MT‑Series Keystone Jacks provide a dependable connectivity foundation for commercial and industrial networks. Screened and unscreened versions align with your networking technologies and site conditions, while SmartWire cabling supports fast pulls and clean terminations. Count on our Category Cable and connectivity solutions to strengthen network planning, reduce installation time, and improve overall network resilience across the life of your deployment.
Connectivity CAT 6 Jacks for Professional Category Cable Systems
Windy City Wire partners directly with integrators, contractors, and distributors to deliver reliable connectivity components for commercial and industrial networks. Our Connectivity CAT 6 Jacks complement Category Cable infrastructure across a wide range of networking technologies and building systems. Whether you are planning new construction or upgrading legacy infrastructure, the right CAT 6 keystone jack is critical to network optimization, consistent performance, and long-term serviceability.
What These Jacks Do in the Channel
Where CAT 6 Keystone Jacks Fit Across Systems
Screened vs. Unscreened: How to Decide
Design Notes for Network Planning
Product Options Available in This Category
Industries We Serve
Best Practices That Improve Outcomes
Why Work With Windy City Wire
Plan Your Next Project
Discuss your application, environment, and performance targets with our team. We will help you select the right combination of screened or unscreened CAT 6 keystone jacks and Category Cable to fit your networking technologies roadmap, simplify installation, and support long-term scalability.
Contact Windy City Wire for design assistance, quotes, and to align your bill of materials with your network planning requirements.
SmartWire Category Cable is packaged in our patented RackPack carton to help maximize labor savings and jobsite efficiency as part of our complete solution. Learn more about our RackPack: https://windycitywire.com/solutions/rackpack-overview
CAT5e: Up to 1 Gb/s at 100 m, 100 MHz; commonly used for basic data/voice, with limited headroom for future upgrades.
CAT6: Up to 1 Gb/s at 100 m, 250 MHz; supports 10 Gb/s up to ~55 m in many environments; better crosstalk control than CAT5e for improved network resilience.
CAT6A: Up to 10 Gb/s at 100 m, 500 MHz; enhanced alien crosstalk mitigation and thicker construction for demanding networking technologies and PoE applications.
CAT7: Up to 10 Gb/s at 100 m, 600 MHz; typically uses individually shielded pairs and non‑RJ45 connectors under ISO/IEC standards; less common in typical North American deployments. Choose based on performance needs, environment, and future network planning goals.
Color conventions vary by organization; confirm with your site standards for network planning and documentation. Common examples:
Standardizing colors helps streamline Category Cable moves, adds, and changes and supports long‑term network optimization.