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[Michael Havens]

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 at 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 at gmail.com
>> <mailto:bmike1 at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>
>>     thanks for the suggestion. I got one:)
>>
>>     :-)~MIKE~(-:
>>
>>     On Fri, Sep 19, 2014 at 8:35 AM, Carruth, Rusty <Rusty at smartm.com
>>     <mailto:Rusty at 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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