I explained that earlier.  ethernet ports are vulnerable.  Wires pick up 
from the air radio pulses generated by lightning and power surges.
This turns into voltage in the ethernet cable.  Not frequent but it can 
happen.

Also, only a proper ups, not a surge protector, can protect you from a
brownout.

make sure you run your network cable, and your broadband cable (coax) 
through a UPS for best protection. (as well as the AC plugs!)

On 09/20/2014 12:32 AM, Michael Havens wrote:
> here is a question... if I had a power surge why was only 1
> computer`affected of the 4 in my house. one other rhing it  is the only
> one connected to the internet wirelessly.
>
> :-)~MIKE~(-:
>
> On Fri, Sep 19, 2014 at 9:28 AM, Michael Havens <bmike1@gmail.com
> <mailto:bmike1@gmail.com>> wrote:
>
>     thanks for the suggestion. I got one:)
>
>     :-)~MIKE~(-:
>
>     On Fri, Sep 19, 2014 at 8:35 AM, Carruth, Rusty <Rusty@smartm.com
>     <mailto:Rusty@smartm.com>> wrote:
>
>         On the multimeter thing - if you happen to get a coupon for a free
>         multimeter from Harbor Freight that's your cheapest possible
>         meter, and
>         according to a friend its not a bad meter.
>
>         If you want to buy it I think its under $10, but I'm not sure.  In
>         addition, Lowes, Home Depot, Radio Shack, Fry's, and that
>         computer store
>         on Country Club near Main in Mesa all should have meters as
>         well.  As
>         well as all your online options and whatever other local attractions
>         I've forgotten ... oh, I bet 'the candy store' (Ham Radio
>         Outlet) has
>         meters too. ;-)
>
>         And a meter that works is generally handy for all sorts of things
>         anyway, so at least one meter is highly recommended...
>
>         Rusty
>
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