Re: Should you use a surge protector w/ DSL and Cable?

From: RonK (I'mhere_at_home.com)
Date: 01/09/05


Date: Sat, 8 Jan 2005 23:51:27 -0500

I have always connected my DSL through the surge protector. It does not slow
down the performance. It is possible to get surges through cable and phone
line when thunderstorms are near.
Better to be safe than sorry.

"Mark Williams" <MWilliams@att.net> wrote in message
news:YB2Ed.8243$c13.2537@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>I am checking on high-speed and looking into my options and trying to
> understand how to set it up. One question is that I currently have a
> Belkin
> Surgemaster Protector that includes cable and DSL protection. Is it a
> good idea to use it? Does it impact performance in any way? Should it
> be
> placed between the wall jack and the splitter?
>
> Thanks for any help you can provide!
>
>
>
>



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