eXtreme® Category-6 connector. High-impact fire-retardant plastic body. Phosphor bronze contact base. 50 micro-inch thick gold-plated contact surface. 100 micro-inch thick nickel-plated contact sub-surface. 8P8C position/conductor. 110 punch down termination. Channel/component rated connector. 8-conductor UTP copper category-5, 5e and 6 cable. Permanently laser-engraved. T568A T568B wiring standard. Terminates 26 to 22 AWG gauge solid conductors. Gas-tight IDC connectors prevent corrosion. eXtreme category-6 connector is designed to be used with all QuickPort compatible products. The connector includes patented Retention Force Technology which promotes consistent performance over the life of the system. It features unique pair separation towers allowing for quicker and easier terminations. The connector is built on a 180° configuration with the punch field in the back, allowing for rear termination.