R.J. Enterprises Blog

R.J. Insights: Networking Guides

Practical guides, install knowledge, and field-tested product picks for contractors, integrators, and IT pros — from a TIA-certified manufacturer with 40+ years in Long Island City.

Latest

Common Mistakes When Buying Ethernet Wall Plates
buying guidecat6

Common Mistakes When Buying Ethernet Wall Plates

Avoid common buying mistakes when choosing Ethernet wall plates, including Cat6 vs Cat6A, keystone vs coupler, shielded vs unshielded, and matching coax...

Network Cabling Infographics: Ethernet, Patch Panel, RJ45, PoE and Wall Plate Guides
ethernetinfographics

Network Cabling Infographics: Ethernet, Patch Panel, RJ45, PoE and Wall Plate Guides

A resource hub for R.J. Enterprises networking infographics, including patch panels, RJ45 keystone jacks, Ethernet coax wall plates, PoE, data centers, IoT,...

How Contractors Can Save Time With Pre-Bundled Ethernet + Coax Wall Plate Kits
bulk wall platescat6

How Contractors Can Save Time With Pre-Bundled Ethernet + Coax Wall Plate Kits

A contractor-focused guide to using pre-bundled Ethernet + coax wall plate kits for cleaner installs, fewer mismatched parts, and faster repeat jobs.

What Comes In An Ethernet + Coax Wall Plate Bundle?
cat6cat6a

What Comes In An Ethernet + Coax Wall Plate Bundle?

A simple breakdown of what is included in an Ethernet + coax wall plate bundle, including the wall plate, F-type coax connector,...

Best Ethernet + Coax Wall Plate for TV, Streaming, and Media Rooms
cat6cat6a

Best Ethernet + Coax Wall Plate for TV, Streaming, and Media Rooms

A practical guide for choosing Ethernet + coax wall plate bundles for TV rooms, streaming setups, gaming consoles, routers, and media centers.

Cat6 vs Cat6A Wall Plates: Which One Should You Buy?
cat6cat6a

Cat6 vs Cat6A Wall Plates: Which One Should You Buy?

Choosing between Cat6 and Cat6A wall plates? This guide explains when Cat6 is enough, when Cat6A is worth the upgrade, and which...

Structured Cabling Checklist: How to Plan a Clean, Reliable Network Installation
Ethernetkeystone jacks

Structured Cabling Checklist: How to Plan a Clean, Reliable Network Installation

Plan a clean, reliable home, office, or rack installation with this structured cabling checklist. Explore patch panels, keystone jacks, wall plates, couplers,...

Which Ethernet + Coax Wall Plate Bundle Fits Your Room?
coax wall plateethernet coax wall plate

Which Ethernet + Coax Wall Plate Bundle Fits Your Room?

Not every Ethernet + coax wall plate bundle is for the same setup. Use this guide to match the right R.J. Enterprises...

RJ45 Keystone Jack vs Coupler: Which One Should You Use for an Ethernet Wall Plate?
coax wall plateethernet wall plate

RJ45 Keystone Jack vs Coupler: Which One Should You Use for an Ethernet Wall Plate?

A simple guide to choosing between an RJ45 keystone jack and an RJ45 coupler for Ethernet wall plate installs, cable modem drops,...

How to Choose an Ethernet + Coax Wall Plate for a Cable Modem or Router Setup
cable modem wall plateethernet coax wall plate

How to Choose an Ethernet + Coax Wall Plate for a Cable Modem or Router Setup

A practical buyer guide for choosing an Ethernet + coax wall plate for cable modem, router, home office, and small office network...

Ethernet + Coax Wall Plate Bundles: A Cleaner Way to Finish Cable Modem, TV, and Network Drops
cat6cat6a

Ethernet + Coax Wall Plate Bundles: A Cleaner Way to Finish Cable Modem, TV, and Network Drops

A practical guide to using Ethernet + coax wall plate bundles for cleaner cable modem, TV, home network, homelab, and low-voltage wiring...

Cat6A Shielded Wall Plate for Homelab, Office, and PoE Installs
Cat6A shieldedhomelab

Cat6A Shielded Wall Plate for Homelab, Office, and PoE Installs

Use RJ-EC-02 when a parts list calls for Cat6A, shielding, PoE/PoE++, homelab racks, office drops, or EMI-sensitive network hardware.