The APKR Faceplate 2 Port is a two-opening wall plate that holds a pair of snap-in keystone jacks, and it is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 250. Each unit is brand new and sealed. The APKR Faceplate brings two network cables out at one location, so a single desk gets two wired connections without a second plate. Jacks are sold separately; two APKR Cat6 Keystone Jacks at KSh 150 each complete the outlet. Find it at our store in Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Designed for office fit-out contractors, network installers and IT managers, the APKR Faceplate 2 Port handles desks that run more than one device. A bank teller station needs a terminal and a receipt printer. A call centre seat in Westlands runs a computer and a desk phone. A nurse station in a Mombasa clinic may carry a records PC and a label printer. Running two cables to two separate plates costs more fittings and looks untidy. One APKR Faceplate 2 Port gathers both connections in a single place, which also halves the number of wall boxes your team has to fix.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that hand over parts without a plan, Mascom International helps you count what a full fit-out needs. Each surface point takes a patress back box, the APKR Faceplate 2 Port and two keystone jacks, and we can price a whole floor in one message. Buyers throughout Kenya report that the twin plate saves time on multi-desk jobs because every workstation gets the same layout. Walk into our Kimathi Street shop to compare the APKR Faceplate with the single version, or order on WhatsApp for delivery anywhere in the country.
Common Questions About the APKR Faceplate
How much is the APKR Faceplate 2 Port in Kenya?
The APKR Faceplate 2 Port sells for KSh 250, brand new, at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. The price includes a 6-month warranty but no jacks, so budget KSh 300 more for two APKR Cat6 Keystone Jacks, bringing a working twin outlet to KSh 550. The single-opening version costs KSh 200, so the second connection adds just KSh 50 in plate cost. We deliver pay-on-arrival across Kenya, and you settle by cash or M-Pesa when the order arrives.
Is one APKR Faceplate 2 Port better than two single plates side by side?
One APKR Faceplate 2 Port is usually the better choice when two cables end at the same desk. It costs KSh 250 against KSh 400 for two 1 Port plates, and it needs one back box instead of two, saving another KSh 130 on a surface fit. It also looks cleaner on the wall. Two single plates make sense only when the connections must sit far apart, such as one at desk height and one high up for an access point.
Will the APKR Faceplate 2 Port keep working during a KPLC power cut?
The APKR Faceplate 2 Port needs no electricity, so the plate and jacks are unaffected when KPLC power goes off. What stops is the router or switch the cables run back to. Put that equipment on a UPS and your wired desks stay online through short outages, while laptops keep running on battery. Offices in Industrial Area and in towns like Eldoret that see frequent cuts often pair their structured cabling with a small UPS in the network cabinet.
Who should buy the APKR Faceplate 2 Port, and who should skip it?
The APKR Faceplate 2 Port is right for any spot that needs two wired links: office desks, reception counters, server corners and lecture podiums with a PC and a projector. Installers fitting out law firms, SACCOs and computer labs buy it by the box. Skip it if only one cable will ever reach that wall, because the 1 Port version is KSh 50 cheaper and needs one jack fewer. Wi-Fi-only rooms with no cable run gain nothing from it.
Can I fit one jack in the APKR Faceplate 2 Port now and add the second later?
Yes, you can start the APKR Faceplate 2 Port with one keystone jack and leave the other opening empty until a second cable is run. The plate holds each jack independently, so adding the second later means taking off the plate, snapping in the new jack and screwing it back. An open slot collects dust in a busy office, so cover it with tape or ask us on WhatsApp whether a blanking insert is available for the current batch.
Can the APKR Faceplate 2 Port hold a phone jack next to a network jack?
The APKR Faceplate 2 Port accepts keystone-format modules, so a keystone telephone module can sit beside a network jack if you source one. Many Kenyan offices still run analogue lines for fax machines, alarm diallers or a landline, and this layout gives each a labelled socket on one plate. Mascom International stocks the APKR Cat6 Keystone Jack for the data side. For a phone module, check with us on WhatsApp before buying so we can confirm it suits keystone openings.
How many APKR Faceplate 2 Port points does a 10-desk office need?
A 10-desk office with a computer and a phone at every desk needs 10 APKR Faceplate 2 Port plates and 20 keystone jacks. At Mascom International prices that is KSh 2,500 for plates and KSh 3,000 for APKR Cat6 Keystone Jacks. If the walls have no recessed boxes, add 10 APKR Patress Back Boxes at KSh 130 each, or KSh 1,300. The full set of wall parts then comes to KSh 6,800, before cable, patch panel and switch.
Does the APKR Faceplate 2 Port support Cat6 speeds?
The APKR Faceplate 2 Port does not limit speed, because the jacks and cable carry the signal and the plate only holds them. Fit Cat6 keystone jacks on Cat6 cable, terminated properly, and each opening delivers whatever the cable run and switch support. Firms in Upper Hill moving large design files or backing up to a local server choose Cat6 throughout. If a link tests slower than expected, the cause is almost always a termination fault, not the faceplate.
Technical Specifications
Core Function
- Two keystone openings — terminates a pair of network cables at one wall location, giving each its own socket.
- Independent slots — each jack snaps in on its own, so one can be replaced without disturbing the other.
- Paired outlet layout — two patch leads plug in next to each other, keeping a desk's cabling in one place.
- Low-voltage use — intended for Ethernet and similar keystone modules, never for mains electrical connections.
- Passive plate — adds no speed cap; jack grade and cable category set the performance of each link.
Compatibility
- Standard keystone modules — fits snap-in keystone jacks such as the APKR Cat6 Keystone Jack, KSh 150 at Mascom International.
- Plate format — follows the standard square UK-style size used across Kenya; confirm against your box on WhatsApp.
- Mounting options — fixes to a recessed box in the wall or to a surface patress box on solid walls.
- Mixed modules — each opening can take a different keystone module, such as data on one side and phone on the other.
- Network gear — links to switches, routers, IP phones, printers and recorders using ordinary patch leads.
Build
- Twin-opening face — both slots sit within one plate, so the pair stays aligned and level on the wall.
- Screw fixing — mounting holes match common back boxes; send a photo on WhatsApp if your box looks different.
- Firm jack seating — slots grip each keystone securely, which matters at desks where leads are moved daily.
- Finish — colour is not stated on our stock sheet; WhatsApp us to hear which finish is available now.
- Sealed and unused — every unit is new stock, not pulled from old offices or earlier jobs.
Installation
- Terminate first — punch each cable onto its keystone jack before fitting anything to the wall.
- Fit both jacks — press each jack into its opening from behind until it clicks into place.
- Fix the plate — screw the plate onto the back box, taking care not to crush the cables behind it.
- Label both ports — mark each socket with its patch panel number so a technician can trace it later.
- Test each link — use a cable tester on both openings, or check the network light with a laptop.
Planning a Fit-Out
- Per desk — one plate, two jacks, and one back box where the wall has no recess.
- Cost per surface point — KSh 250 plate, KSh 300 in jacks and KSh 130 box, KSh 680 in all.
- Desk height — place plates just above the desk line so patch leads stay short and out of the way.
- Spare capacity — a twin plate leaves room for a second device even if only one is planned today.
- Cable count — each twin plate needs two runs back to the patch panel, so order cable accordingly.
Inclusions
- One APKR Faceplate 2 Port — a single brand-new plate with two keystone openings.
- Jacks sold separately — two APKR Cat6 Keystone Jacks at KSh 150 each complete one outlet.
- No back box — use your existing wall box or the APKR Patress Back Box at KSh 130.
- Screws — whether fixing screws ship with the plate varies by batch; confirm on WhatsApp.
- 6-month cover — manufacturing defects are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
Package Contents
Each pack contains one APKR Faceplate 2 Port, brand new, with both keystone openings empty. Faceplates of this kind usually ship without jacks, and this one follows that pattern, so add two keystone jacks to your order; the APKR Cat6 Keystone Jack costs KSh 150. A back box is not part of the pack. Fixing screws vary from batch to batch, so check with us on WhatsApp if your installer needs them on site.
Warranty
The APKR Faceplate 2 Port carries a 6-month warranty from Mascom International against manufacturing defects, including a split face or a slot that fails to grip a keystone jack. Claims are handled in person at our Nairobi CBD service desk in Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street.
Buying the APKR Faceplate 2 Port from Mascom International
You can pick up the APKR Faceplate 2 Port at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. The shop opens Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and our staff will happily snap two jacks into a plate so you can see the fit. The plate's colour is not on our stock sheet, so confirm the current finish before you order. Contractors can send a desk count and we will price plates, jacks and boxes together.
Send your order or your desk count through any of these:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Delivery is pay-on-arrival in all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery, and fit-out teams in Mombasa, Kisumu, Machakos and Nyeri receive orders the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Your plates are covered by the 6-month warranty above. We publish accurate specifications and prices, and our team stays on hand after delivery if a twin point needs troubleshooting.
