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 >