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Once you have your wiring in place, it’s time to install new modular jacks. This quick and simple process requires only a screwdriver.
The three most common types of modular jacks are flush-mounted jacks, wall-phone jacks and surface-mounted jacks.
Refer to the instructions of the one you have chosen to make sure you properly attach each wire to the correct terminal; wires come color-coded to facilitate the installation. Also look for quality jacks with special terminals to accommodate extra wiring, allowing you to route another jack should you need to in the future.
Once you have made the connections, double-check to make sure you have not inserted more than one conductor in a single slot in the terminal.
