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RJ11 Connector

A deprecated type of connector used to connect devices to twisted pair cables.

RJ11 Connectors:

  • have 4-6 connectors
  • conforms to the RJ11 wiring standard which supports up to two pairs of wires (one for phone, one for power)
  • uses a locking tab to keep a connector secure in an outlet
  • used primarily for telephone wiring
  • the center two contacts are used to carry the dial tone and the voice circuit

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