WIRING CONNECTION SYSTEM INCLUDING CROSSTALK COMPENSATING CONNECTOR

High performance socket and plug modules are included in a wiring connection system. The socket modules can be wall mounted in a number of different ways using suitable wall plates. Adaptor plugs are also provided to allow users to link devices having RJ plugs, MIC plugs or other plugs to the high performance socket modules. The adaptor plug for use with RJ plugs includes electrical circuitry which minimizes near end crosstalk for an inserted RJ plug. In addition, specially-shaped RJ plug contacts can be used to reduce crosstalk even further. This invention includes a crosstalk reduction device which can reduce crosstalk between different signals, for example, in the socket module, wire connection, or in a multiple signal path wiring connector. Crosstalk is reduced by arranging wires from each of the interfering signal paths to run together for a distance, so that inductive coupling reduces crosstalk in the connector. The wiring connector is modular and a single connector assembly can be employed in a variety of situations by mounting the connector assembly in plate members such as wall plates and patching panels which are suitable for the particular environment.