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Is it possible that lightning storm fried my router and modem?
Posted on 6/23/15 at 7:47 pm
Posted on 6/23/15 at 7:47 pm
My router wont even power up. I have troubleshot it and everything leads being fried.
My modem powers up, connects to internet, yet the ethernet port isnt sending a signal out.
for reference I have a Asus RT-N66U and a cisco dpc3010.
If so what should i get now?
My modem powers up, connects to internet, yet the ethernet port isnt sending a signal out.
for reference I have a Asus RT-N66U and a cisco dpc3010.
If so what should i get now?
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Posted on 6/23/15 at 8:05 pm to CarRamrod
quote:
Is it possible that lightning storm fried my router and modem?
Definitely
Posted on 6/23/15 at 8:13 pm to CarRamrod
That is often one of the first things to fry. Very likely...
Posted on 6/23/15 at 9:04 pm to Casty McBoozer
test the power supply output with a voltmeter or try a different one with sim specs and same plug/polarity.
Posted on 6/23/15 at 9:12 pm to CarRamrod
Not possible for a giant electrical strike to fry small electrical items
Posted on 6/23/15 at 9:30 pm to CarRamrod
quote:
My router wont even power up.
We had our modem quit working after a storm but it was just the power adapter. Had another, with close enough amperage, to hold me over until I replaced it.
Posted on 6/23/15 at 9:45 pm to CarRamrod
quote:
for reference I have a Asus RT-N66U
Lightning fried three of the ethernet ports last year. Fortunately still under warranty at the time and they sent me a new one.
Posted on 6/23/15 at 9:48 pm to CarRamrod
Surge protectors in the future.
Posted on 6/23/15 at 10:17 pm to Casty McBoozer
quote:
Build a pfSense router out of an old PC and an extra NIC.
Why waste the electricity and add unnecessary complexity?
Just get normal router.
Posted on 6/24/15 at 6:03 am to Teddy Ruxpin
quote:
Surge protectors in the future.
If the strike comes through the coax, and your modem, it will completely bypass the surge protector and fry everything in its path
Posted on 6/24/15 at 6:49 am to GrammarKnotsi
I've lost a couple routers and modems over the years this way. Finally put the units on surge protectors. You can buy one that runs the coax through the surge protector too.
Posted on 6/24/15 at 8:49 am to Teddy Ruxpin
quote:they are on 2 different surge protectors. thats why this is odd. Could the surge have come through the cable line?
Surge protectors in the future.
ETA:
quote:thats what im thinking happened.
If the strike comes through the coax, and your modem, it will completely bypass the surge protector and fry everything in its path
This post was edited on 6/24/15 at 8:51 am
Posted on 6/24/15 at 10:00 am to Pax Regis
quote:Yep. I bought 4 of these from Newegg a while back. You can run your coax, phone line (if you have home phone) through the surge protector. I don't remember the models - I am at work - but I'll edit with the models later.
surge protectors. You can buy one that runs the coax through the surge protector too.
I think they were $15-$20 each, but well worth it.
Posted on 6/24/15 at 10:38 am to efrad
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Why waste the electricity and add unnecessary complexity?
Because I like real routers.
Posted on 6/24/15 at 1:28 pm to Casty McBoozer
while it would be a net project i cant do that right now. but i will think about that in the future.
BTW why did you recommend the 6121 model with the 6141 has double the bonded channels for 20$ more? Just wondering.
BTW why did you recommend the 6121 model with the 6141 has double the bonded channels for 20$ more? Just wondering.
Posted on 6/24/15 at 1:45 pm to CarRamrod
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Is it possible that lightning storm fried my router and modem?
It's absolutely possible if the cable company didn't ground the feed at the house. I had a client with a $200k home automation system that took a huge hit because it wasn't grounded outside.
Posted on 6/24/15 at 1:55 pm to CarRamrod
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BTW why did you recommend the 6121 model with the 6141 has double the bonded channels for 20$ more? Just wondering.
What speed are you paying for right now? I've witnessed a difference between 4x4 and 8x4 modems in a heavily subscribed area at 50mbps.
Posted on 6/24/15 at 2:31 pm to CarRamrod
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Could the surge have come through the cable line?
I used to run my coax through my surge protector, but the TV signal kept getting screwed up.
Posted on 6/24/15 at 5:21 pm to Casty McBoozer
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Because I like real routers.
Oh, I wasn't aware that dedicated router devices were fake routers.
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