The insertion of RJ11 and RJ12 plugs into RJ45 sockets degrades the performance of the RJ45 outlet, limiting its ongoing performance to low-speed applications and limiting its ability to support all present and future Poe services, otherwise, DC resistance, Insertion Loss.
does not meet the “fit for purpose” mandatory requirements of AS/CA S009:2020 and is not supported by AS/NZ or International performance standards.
AS/CA S009 Clause 5.5.1 states a cabling product shall be selected and installed so that it is fit for its intended purpose.
AS/CA S009 Clause 5.5.2 states customer cabling should be installed in accordance with AS/NZS 118.1.x - Performance, AS/NZS 3084 Pathway and Spaces, 14763.2 - Planning and Installation, AS/NZS - Coaxial Cabling.
AS/CA S009 is regulated by the Australian Communication Media Authority and is called up under legislation in accordance with the Telecommunication Act 1997.
AS/NZS 11801.1 in Table 97 states that the plug (free connector) shall meet IEC 60603-7 requirements. IEC 60603-7 is an 8-way free connector (plug). RJ11 and RJ12 are not 8-way plugs and they cannot achieve conformance to AS/NZS 11801.1 channel requirements.
AS/NZS 11801.1 and ISO/IEC 11801-1 require the use of external adaptors and balun to interface to a telecommunication outlet (RJ45).
The prior use of RJ11 or RJ12 plugs will have a detrimental effect on the use of these adaptors and balun.
Note: - The terms RJ11, RJ12, and RJ45 plugs and sockets in this document refer to common usage terminology. AS/NZS and International standards reference these plugs and sockets by different identifiers.
