Wirewin WKUP KAT6A STP Shielded Keystone Coupler RJ45 Female to Female

10 Gigabit Ethernet performance in a die-cast zinc keystone coupler: the Wirewin WKUP KAT6A STP connects two shielded RJ45 patch cables without tools, maintaining Cat.6A shielding up to 500 MHz.

Overview

The Wirewin WKUP KAT6A STP is a shielded keystone coupler for Category 6A networks. It joins two RJ45 patch cables in a straight-through configuration, suitable for patch panels, wall outlets, and surface mount boxes. The die-cast zinc housing provides full shielding, and the gold-plated contacts support Power over Ethernet up to 4PPoE.

What stands out

• 10GBASE-T data transfer rate with 500 MHz bandwidth
• Fully shielded STP design with die-cast zinc housing
• Tool-free installation—no punch-down required
• Backward compatible with Cat.6, Cat.5e, and Cat.5
• Supports PoE, PoE+, and 4PPoE (IEEE 802.3af/at/bt)

Technical details

• Connector type: RJ45 female to RJ45 female
• Shielding: STP (shielded twisted pair)
• Housing material: die-cast zinc
• Contact plating: gold
• Insulation resistance: >500 MΩ
• Dielectric strength: 1000V AC RMS
• Operating temperature: -10°C to +60°C
• Standards: TIA/EIA-568-C.2, ISO/IEC 11801, EN 50173

Our verdict

A robust, fully shielded coupler for high-speed Ethernet links. The die-cast zinc housing and gold contacts ensure reliable 10G performance in demanding installations.