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 <
subs@kexsof.com> 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 <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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