Understanding Category ID 2028: Phone & Data Jacks
The Phone & Data Jacks category, identified by ID 2028, is a specific classification within the Google Product Taxonomy designed for hardware components used in telecommunications and networking. It resides at the third level under Hardware > Power & Electrical Supplies.
What belongs in this category
This category is intended for connectivity hardware that facilitates telephone or data signal transmission. Based on products found in the US market, this includes:
- Ethernet wall plates and faceplates
- Cat5e, Cat6, and RJ45 modular jacks
- Keystone jacks and punch-down modules
- Surface mount biscuit network jacks
- Data couplers and networking rosettes
What does not belong here
Products that serve general electrical distribution rather than data signal transmission should be categorized elsewhere. For instance, do not list power outlets, sockets, or wall plates for power receptacles here; these belong in Power Outlets & Sockets or Wall Plates & Covers. Networking hardware that is explicitly meant for power management, such as power converters, inverters, or electrical switches, must be directed to their respective categories like Power Inverters or Electrical Switches. Similarly, raw wiring, cables, or wire terminals must go under Electrical Wires & Cable or Wire Terminals & Connectors.
Subcategories and Feed Integration
There are no further subcategories for Phone & Data Jacks. You should use ID 2028 or the full path: Hardware > Power & Electrical Supplies > Phone & Data Jacks. While optional, providing this category helps Google correctly identify your items, as the automated assignment process can sometimes be inaccurate.