Computer Owners’ Forum

Suggestions for electrically connecting your surge protector to your computer,

monitor, speakers, printer, cable modem, and wireless router.

Definitions:

• Surge Protector• Computer• Monitor (CRT / LCD / Display Terminal)• Speakers• Printer• Cable Modem (For Internet Connection)• Router (For Wireless Applications)

Surge Protector

Computer and Display Monitor

Speakers

Printer

Cable Modem

Wireless Router

Direct Connects to Surge Protector

Direct Connects to Surge Protector

Computer and Monitor

Direct Connects to Surge Protector

Computer and Monitor Speakers

Direct Connects to Surge Protector

Computer and Monitor Speakers

Printer

Direct Connects to Surge Protector

Computer and Monitor Speakers

Printer

Comcast Wall

Connector

Cable Modem

Direct Connects to Surge Protector

Computer and Monitor Speakers

Printer

Comcast Wall

Connector

Cable Modem

Direct Connects to Surge Protector

Computer and Monitor Speakers

Printer

Comcast Wall

Connector

Cable Modem

Extension Cord with Switch

Direct Connects to Surge Protector

Computer and Monitor Speakers

Printer

Comcast Wall

Connector

Cable Modem

Switch

Direct Connects to Surge Protector

Computer and Monitor Speakers

Printer

Comcast Wall

Connector

Cable Modem

Switch

Ethernet Cable in Red

Direct Connects to Surge Protector

Computer and Monitor Speakers

Printer

Comcast Wall

Connector

Cable Modem

Switch

Direct Connects to Surge Protector

Computer and Monitor Speakers

Printer

Comcast Wall

Connector

Cable Modem

Switch

HelpSurge Protector Link: http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/everyday-tech/surge-protector7.htm

Extension Cord With Switch: Found at Lowe’s or Walmart for approximately $8.

Ethernet Definition: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethernet

COF Meeting, Monday, 9/16/2013