RJ11

RJ11C - RJ11W

artwork by Jay Meeker

Electrical Network Connection:

Single-line connection with bridged tip and ring.

Mechanical Arrangement:

Minature surface mount six position jack (RJ11C), or miniature wall mount six position jack (RJ11W).

Typical Usage:

Connect single line to a thelphone instrument or other device, such as a modem or answering machine, in a residence or small business. RJ11 connectors are often specifiedc for small key and PBX systems, wiring one line to one device to simplify installation, troubleshooting, and repair. Connects single line telephones to individual extensions of a PBX that requires only tip and ring.

Note:

In both RJ11C and RJ11W connectors, only two terminals are wired. Green (tip) connects to position 4 and Red (ring) to position 3 of the connector. The connection is bridged (parallel) like a duplex on a branch circuit. There are no other connecions to any other pins on the connector.

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