Cable assembly having quick-locking connector and premise wiring systems utilizing same

A cable assembly comprising:

• a first cable having a cable portion and a connector on a first end of the first cable, the connector comprising an interface, a locking means for securely engaging a second cable;
• a housing comprising a body having an aperture therethrough for receiving the first cable, the housing having a wall plate locking means for engaging a wall plate;
• the wall plate for securing to an outer surface of a wall, having at least one port therethrough;
• and
• the second cable comprising a locking means guide for receiving the locking means of the first cable;
• wherein when the housing engages the panel, the interface of the connector of the first cable is accessible from a side of the panel.

A cable assembly comprising:

• a first cable having a cable portion and a connector on a first end of the first cable, the connector comprising a 9-pin interface, and a locking means for securely engaging a second cable;
• a housing comprising a body having an aperture therethrough for receiving the first cable, a wall plate locking means for engaging a wall plate, a housing guide track for receiving a housing guide on an outer surface of the connector of the first cable, and a cable retaining means for holding the first cable in place;
• the wall plate for securing to an outer surface of a wall, having at least one port therethrough;
• and
• the second cable comprising a locking means guide for receiving the locking means of the first cable;
• wherein when the housing engages the panel, the interface of the connector of the first cable is accessible from a side of the panel.