An Ethernet surge protector protects electronic devices from damage due to electrical power surges. It works by providing “in” and “out” jacks for Ethernet cables to plug into it, while also providing protection from surges through an Ethernet cable. It functions like a power strip for multiple devices while also protecting those devices. It can handle a certain amount of excess power and provides added protection for Ethernet and phone cables.
An Ethernet surge protector is a device used to protect electronic devices, typically home entertainment equipment or computer equipment, from damage due to electrical power surges. Basic surge protectors typically work by plugging into a wall outlet and providing a set of female plugs for other devices to plug into it. An Ethernet surge protector works in much the same way, but also provides “in” and “out” jacks for Ethernet cables to plug into the surge protector, while also providing protection from surges through an Ethernet cable.
Electrical surges can occur in a number of ways and can potentially cause a great deal of damage to electrical devices that receive that surge. These surges typically occur due to an excessive amount of electrical current flowing through a system. Such excess current can be introduced into a system due to an unusual fluctuation from a power source, such as a power plant that supplies electricity to a home or business, or due to additional energy being fed into the system. This can happen when lightning strikes a home or business, and an Ethernet surge protector can help protect various devices from being damaged by that surge.
An Ethernet surge protector is very similar to other types of surge protectors, but it also provides additional protection for Ethernet data cables. Surge protectors typically work by plugging a single male connection into a wall socket or similar electrical outlet, and then providing a number of female sockets for other devices to plug into the protector. This allows a surge protector to function like a power strip for multiple devices while also protecting those devices. In the event of a power surge, the protector will absorb the excess power, which could damage the protector itself, but not transfer power to other devices; in the case of an Ethernet surge protector, it will also help prevent surges through the cable.
Surge protectors typically can handle a certain amount of excess power, which is indicated on the packaging and other information that comes with the protector. An Ethernet surge protector works in much the same way, except that it also provides plugs for Ethernet cables. In this way, an Ethernet cable can come from a modem, router, or similar device and connect to the Ethernet surge protector; then a second cable runs from the protector and to a computer, television or other electronic device. A surge can potentially travel through Ethernet and phone cables just as easily as power cables, so this added protection can help prevent damage from those sources.
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