|  | 9.2 | RJ-45 Jack and Outlet Installation
| 9.2.5 | Advantages of surface-mounting an RJ-45 jack

Many installers prefer to use surface-mounted RJ-45 jacks because they are easier to install. You do not need to cut into the wall; you simply mount the jacks onto the surface of the wall. This means that they are also faster to install. When labor costs are a factor in installing a LAN, this can become an important consideration. Surface-mounted jacks may also be the only choice in some situations.

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