No Michael, that is not exactly correct. All parts of a computer are vulnerable to an EMP if it is very strong. Having a cable plugged into it (which acts as an antenna) makes it much more vulnerable. Having a phone line plugged in can be even more vulnerable if the the cable does not have have twisted pairs but instead has straight wire. When it comes to radio frequencies, resonance is the key. To shed some light on this for yourself, try studying for a Ham Radio license. You can start with hamwhisperer.com. That one is free. On 09/20/2014 06:48 PM, Michael Havens wrote: > > ohhhhhh.... so the ethernet PORTS are vulnerable, regardless of if s > cable is attached to it. I think you mean it this way because there is > no cable attached to the ethernet portOtherwise the instructions don't > make sense. > :-)~MIKE~(-: > > On Sat, Sep 20, 2014 at 3:36 AM, Jon Kettenhofen > wrote: > > 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 > > >> wrote: > > thanks for the suggestion. I got one:) > > :-)~MIKE~(-: > > On Fri, Sep 19, 2014 at 8:35 AM, Carruth, Rusty > > >> 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 > > > ------------------------------__--------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - > PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.__org > > > > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.phxlinux.org/__mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > > > > > > > ------------------------------__--------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.__org > > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.phxlinux.org/__mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > > > > ------------------------------__--------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.__org > > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.phxlinux.org/__mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > > > > > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss