Punch Down Stand

Makes working with Ethernet jacks very easy.

Unfortunately the Australian style plugs do not fit. A total waste of money if you live in Australia.

Muy práctico y muy cómodo para realizar las conexiones

I bought the Cable Matters Keystone Jack Punch Down because I enjoy the finer things in life — like crawling through attic insulation, crimping CAT6 cables at 2AM, and yelling "WHY ISN'T THIS WORKING?!" to an empty room. Let’s get something straight: if you've ever tried terminating network cable without a proper jack like this, you already know what true suffering feels like. Bent pins. Misfires. Blood sacrifice. So imagine my surprise when this little plastic miracle made the process almost painless. Pros: Snaps into the wall plate like it’s got somewhere to be. No jiggling, no forcing, no swearing. Okay, minimal swearing. Punches down cleanly. I didn’t even draw blood this time! That’s a personal best. Clearly labeled for T568A/B. Which is great, because let’s be honest — I always forget which standard I was using halfway through the job. Clicks in like it means business. You push the wires in, and the jack basically says, “Got it, boss.” Cons: Still requires a punch-down tool. If you try using a flathead screwdriver, you’re going to have a bad time and possibly a new hole in your palm. Does not automatically make your network faster, fix your router, or resolve your deep-seated emotional attachment to messy cable runs. Sad, I know. Fun Fact: Using this keystone jack is better than: Stabbing your hands with tiny screwdrivers Screaming into a patch panel void Admitting to your spouse that you’ve spent $300 to “save money” wiring the house yourself Final Verdict: This thing is solid, affordable, and works so well it almost makes Ethernet termination not a soul-crushing chore. Almost. If you’re going to be a nerd crawling around with a crimper and a flashlight in your mouth, you might as well treat yourself to a jack that doesn’t make you bleed for your gigabit dreams.

Before ordering these I watched several youtube videos that specifically recommended getting one of these for doing punch downs. They used at least 4 different types of connectors with ease. Apparently I managed to order one that doesn't even though its one of the commonly displayed well reviewed offerings on Amazon. That being said it seems like it holds the connector secure enough to perform a punch down safely, it just doesn't fit all the way down or click into place. This isn't really their fault, but visually I can't see a difference between mine and the ones from the same manufacturer or in the videos so mine must be just a hair too long for this holder so a tiny bit of breathing room provided by this item (which is marketed as a general use holder) would've been enough for it to sit flat and firm.