Powerline networking and power surges

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I have a powerline network solution set up. Since powerline networking cant use surge protectors because of the signal degradation, I have to plug it directly into the wall. If there is a surge in the wall, can that surge pass through the ethernet and into my computer or will the surge just break the adapter but not send a surge through the ethernet?

Also do ethernet only surge protectors exist?

agz

Posted 2013-07-21T04:57:17.543

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This appears to be theoretically possible at first glance, but is dependent on the specific adapter you are using and the parameters of the surge; you should contact the manufacturer and ask. Be sure to report back if you do, I'd like to hear their response. – obsd – 2013-07-21T05:53:55.367

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A surge can break the adapter and stop there, but might very well pass through the ethernet and into your computer. And yes, you can buy surge protectors for ethernet only.

Anonymous

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