A standard connector used for network connections on computer network cables or multi-line telephone cables that go between the wall and the phone or telephone device, such as a modem, answering machine, FAX, switch or amplifier. It has the ability to handle 8 wires which usually equates to 2 network lines or 4 phone lines. On network connections, it can handle 2 computers but is normally only used for 1 at a time.