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protect ethernet from lightning

Ethernet connections can be at risk from lightning. There can be plenty of electricity in  the air when a thunderstorm is brewing. A nearby lightning strike will blast a surge of electricity into your home or office. It can fry your computers, routers and other equipment throughout your Ethernet network. It is also very important to protect your Ethernet from  lightning. Here at Telebahn we know the importance of securing your network from such natural disasters. Now let’s look at smart ways to shield Ethernet from lightning.

The Surge Protective Device is probably the best  way to prevent Lightning for your Ethernet. A surge protector serves  as a sort of guard for your gadgets. It soaks up surplus electricity during a storm so that it never reaches your gear. There are Ethernet  surge protectors that you can look into, including Power Supply System SPD. These are  easily to install and  can end up saving you a lot of money  on  repairs.  Another answer is the lightning rod. These rods are mounted  on top of a building and serve to guide the lightning into the  ground.  This ensures that if lightning  finds its way inside your attic, it won’t take a side trip through the building’s electrical systems. Also grounding your ethernet cables is important. That is, connect the cables to the ground so that  any additional  electricity  will discharge harmlessly through the earth. Altogether, you should have a  fairly solid defense  against lightning strikes.

 

What are the Best Solutions to Protect Ethernet from Lightning?

There are several ways to properly protect your Ethernet network against lightning. First, be sure that all of  your cables are properly connected with grounding. This is particularly important because if your cables aren’t grounded, they can route the electricity from  a lightning strike  directly to your devices. Use good cable with ground loops built in. Next look for a UPS. EVEN UNPLUGGING ALL of your gear, unplugging your network  interface  devices won’t do much against power failure and even small surges. If  you  have a UPS (uninterruptible power supply), you can keep  running during  any power failure that doesn’t exceed the runtime of the unit.  In a storm, think of it as backup battery for keeping your devices safe. Another piece of advice is to place your Ethernet gear away from windows and doors. This may decrease to possibility of a direct hit. Finally, be sure to monitor your equipment and connections. Check if there’s any wear and tear – then replace any cables or devices that are clearly damaged. Doing so will allow you better protect your Ethernet network from lightning and other electrical problems. We don’t want to be reductive, but Telebahn really  gives a crap about keeping  your  technology safe from the sometimes-abrupt nature of storms.

Thunderstorms can be treacherous not only for people  but  also for technology. When  lightning hits, that energy  can send potent electrical surges through the air and into our connected devices. That can fry computers, routers and other hardware that connect with Ethernet cables. New technologies have been created to fight this. The Ethernet surge protector is one of the most  recent innovations. These devices act as shields, diverting the surge from getting to your valuable devices. So if there is  a nearby  lightning strike the surge protector will kick in to absorb that extra electricity keeping your devices safe. You might also want to explore AC SPD Class I for additional protection.

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