Shop phone, computer and cable wall plates for telephone, network and coaxial connections. Choose from different opening styles, sizes and finishes to create a clean, finished look around your communications wiring and cable pass-throughs.
Phone, Computer & Cable Wall Plates for Communications Wiring
Give telephone, computer and cable connections a finished appearance with a wall plate that matches the opening. Also known as datacom wall plates, this family covers phone jack openings, network connector cutouts, coaxial connections and cable pass-throughs. These plates are useful for replacing existing covers, updating a room or finishing a new communications installation.
Common Datacom Openings & Designs
- Telephone and phone jack plates: Round telephone openings, square plug-type jack openings and RJ11 modular connector cutouts. Opening dimensions and screw spacing vary, so compare them with the original plate when replacing a cover.
- Computer and network plates: Cutouts for RJ45 network connectors and specialty computer connectors, including multipin designs used with older equipment. Match your connector to the specified opening shape, dimensions and mounting method.
- Coaxial connector plates: Round holes and D-shaped openings for compatible coaxial or bulkhead connectors. Choose according to the connector's mounting requirements and the number of connections you need.
- Cable pass-through plates: Openings for routing cable directly through the plate. Depending on the design, the opening may be plain or fitted with a rubber, plastic or metal grommet, or a bushing.
- Split wall plates: Sectioned plates that fit around an existing cable, helpful when an attached connector will not fit through a one-piece opening. Match the opening size and mounting arrangement to your installation.
Choose the Right Opening, Size & Mounting Style
Before choosing a phone, computer or cable wall plate, compare these three details with your existing installation or planned connection:
- Match the opening. Check the cutout shape, dimensions and number of openings. For round openings, compare the listed inside diameter with your cable or connector requirements.
- Confirm the plate size and layout. Check the overall height and width, gang size and opening position. A two-gang plate may have a single centered opening, so gang size alone does not tell you the connector layout.
- Check the mounting method. Plates may mount to a box, a device or a mounting strap. Compare the screw-hole spacing and mounting details in the product listing before ordering.
When selecting a knockout plate, check the actual opening dimensions. A nominal knockout size can differ from the opening's measured diameter.
Finishes & Included Components
Choose from the material and finish options shown for each product, including painted metal and satin stainless steel. Match nearby switch and outlet covers for a coordinated look, or choose a finish that suits your workspace. Available sizes and finishes vary by configuration.
An RJ11, RJ45 or coaxial opening describes the cutout in the plate. Check the individual listing to see whether a jack, connector, grommet, bushing or mounting strap is included.