|  | 9.2 | RJ-45 Jack and Outlet Installation
| 9.2.4 | Surface-mounting an RJ-45 jack

There are two types of boxes that you can use to surface mount RJ-45 jacks to a wall. The first is a screw-mounted box. The second type of box that you can use is an adhesive-backed box. If you choose to use this method, be aware that after you have installed the box, it cannot be moved. This can be an important factor if you anticipate changes in the room's use or configuration.

In order to surface mount an RJ-45 jack on a wall you must:

1. Select the RJ-45 jack location.
2. Run the wire to the location, either inside the wall or inside surface mounted raceway.
3. Mount the box either with adhesive or screws at the desired location.
4. Feed the wire into the box (from top or from the rear).
5. Punch the wire down onto the RJ-45 jack.
6. Insert the jack into a RJ-45 faceplate.
7. Attach the faceplate to the box.

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