How Do Non-Power Data Lines Carry Surges?
Surges and any form of transient voltage must follow a “path.” Data/telecom lines, though not designed to convey power, are prone to electrical occurrences that do seek a path. Its well known that surge protection is vital when connecting electronic equipment to power sources. However, what is lesser known is that even when power line surge protection suppresses one path, other paths (like data/telecom lines) become vulnerable and inviting. In other words, power surge protection may shut the “front door,” but does nothing to guard against “back door” entry. There are several other phenomena that find data and telecommunication lines ever so inviting. Only specific data line surge protection will provide that security assurance. Geographically, Where and When Do Surges Occur? Disturbances can happen anywhere. Historically, with its thunderstorm activity, lightening, high winds and related atmospheric conditions, the Southeastern US has been particularly prone. However, current nationwid
