A nearby strike can induce a surge along an outdoor ethernet or PoE run that reaches a router and, through it, a connected PC, even without a direct hit. A gigabit-rated inline surge protector at the cable entry, stocked at Evetech, isolates that path cheaply.
Yes. A nearby lightning event can induce damaging voltage in an outdoor copper Ethernet or PoE cable, and that energy can travel through a switch or router to connected equipment. A direct strike can exceed normal consumer protection.
Use fibre between buildings where possible, or have outdoor copper protection and bonding designed by a qualified network and electrical professional. An inline protector does not electrically isolate the cable.
Check for Ethernet leaving the building, running overhead, crossing a roof or linking two structures. PoE carries power on the same cable and needs compatible protection.
Indoor patch leads between devices in one room present a different exposure from a long outdoor run. Do not treat every Ethernet cable as the same lightning risk.
Browse networking equipment to map routers, switches and PoE devices. Use accessory best sellers for supported connection pieces, then verify exact surge and data ratings.
An Ethernet SPD must match link speed, PoE mode, cable category and shield design. It also needs the earthing or bonding arrangement in its instructions.
Poor installation can hurt speed and leave surge energy without a safe path. Use a qualified installer and coordinate it with the building SPD.
Do not attach an unknown ground wire or open fixed electrical equipment yourself.
Optical fibre does not conduct electrical surge current. Media converters, ONTs and switches still use powered adapters that need mains protection.
Between buildings, fibre can remove the copper data path when designed and installed for the site.
Disconnect outdoor copper and mains before nearby lightning only when it is safe and the system guidance allows it. Do not handle cables during the storm.
Keep backups. Protection reduces risk and cannot guarantee that hardware or data survives every event.
Look for water entry, cracked sheath, unsupported spans and cable sharing a conduit with mains. Do not climb a roof or pole for the check.
Ask the installer whether the cable is outdoor-rated, shielded as designed and bonded through the supported method. A loose shield connected at random can create another problem.
Document where the cable enters each building and where its protector connects. Keep the SPD model and replacement guidance with the network map.
Test negotiated speed, packet loss and PoE delivery after a qualified installation. A protector with the wrong category or PoE support can limit the link.
Run the check during normal use and inspect the device status after a known storm event. Replace exhausted protection through the documented route.
Do not bypass the protector for speed until the design has been reviewed.
It can through connected copper paths during some events. Exact damage depends on the installation and surge.
No. It diverts specified surge energy through a designed path and must be earthed and coordinated correctly.
It removes the conductive data link. Powered fibre equipment still needs a suitable mains-protection plan.
Map every outdoor copper network run, replace inter-building links with fibre where practical, and have compatible PoE and earthing protection designed for the rest.
It can through connected copper paths during some events. Exact damage depends on the installation and surge.
No. It diverts specified surge energy through a designed path and must be earthed and coordinated correctly.
It removes the conductive data link. Powered fibre equipment still needs a suitable mains-protection plan. {{PRODUCTS: { facets: { query: "router" }, limit: 12, title: "Network Surge Gear", style: "4" } }}
A 650W PSU is a risky ceiling for an RTX 5090 system if you want comfortable safety headroom. SA builders should check total platform draw, PSU age, cable support, case airflow, and upgrade plans before relying on it.
Read more
How to fix low FPS Windows 11 Ryzen 7 9800X3D starts with BIOS, chipset, thermals, and graphics settings. Use this SA checklist to confirm the build is boosting correctly before blaming the CPU, GPU, RAM, or display.
Read more
Cheapest GPU that runs Oblivion Remastered at should be shortlisted around the job it must do. South African buyers should compare GPU tier, VRAM, cooling, and PSU headroom, warranty path, and upgrade room before treating any pick as best.
Read more
8000Hz polling is overrated for many Johannesburg gamers because the gains depend on hardware, games, and sensitivity. See why 8000hz polling overrated for most sa gamers for gamers before paying for specs you may not feel.
Read more
PSU wattage creep points to rising power headroom across GPUs, CPUs, and upgrade-focused PC builds. SA buyers should treat wattage as a planning number, then check efficiency, connectors, case airflow, and component balance.
Read more
Low-profile keyboards are trending in SA because they feel slim, fast, and tidy on compact gaming desks. They appeal to gamers who want shorter key travel, easier cleaning, and a cleaner setup without moving to a full custom board.
Read more
Windows 11 update KB5121003 is linked to crashes in several multiplayer games on versions 24H2 and 25H2. Check the build, report the fault and avoid risky file or update changes unless the problem is confirmed on your PC.
Sennheiser's Momentum True Wireless 5 adds user-replaceable batteries, 12-hour playback and a $299.95 launch price. There is no confirmed South African date, so compare longevity with live earbuds from R199 to R2,999.
AVerMedia's GC531 and GC535 are professional HDMI capture devices for continuous streaming, with RGB24 capture up to 2K30 and 4K30. South African creators should compare them with live 4K capture cards from R2,099.
From 1 October 2026, WhatsApp Business Platform service replies in South Africa are expected to cost about $0.0076, or 12 cents, per delivered message.
CISA has added Windows IKE flaw CVE-2026-33824 to its actively exploited list. Supported Windows systems need the April 2026 security update or tightly limited IKE exposure.
Windows 11 update KB5121003 is linked to crashes in several multiplayer games on versions 24H2 and 25H2. Check the build, report the fault and avoid risky file or update changes unless the problem is confirmed on your PC.
Comsol's standalone 5G network covers about one million Gauteng homes and starts commercial ISP service in September. Early packages range from R275 to R875 a month, but coverage and fair-use rules still decide the real value.
Sennheiser's Momentum True Wireless 5 adds user-replaceable batteries, 12-hour playback and a $299.95 launch price. There is no confirmed South African date, so compare longevity with live earbuds from R199 to R2,999.
A 650W PSU is a risky ceiling for an RTX 5090 system if you want comfortable safety headroom. SA builders should check total platform draw, PSU age, cable support, case airflow, and upgrade plans before relying on it.
80+ Gold and 80+ Platinum affect 4K video editing through power efficiency and heat. The real-world difference is lower wasted energy, steadier PSU thermals, and quieter long renders for SA creator workstations with hungry CPUs and GPUs.
How to fix low FPS Windows 11 Ryzen 7 9800X3D starts with BIOS, chipset, thermals, and graphics settings. Use this SA checklist to confirm the build is boosting correctly before blaming the CPU, GPU, RAM, or display.
AM5 vs AM4 for Strategy and Sim Games comes down to CPU path, motherboard features, memory support, I/O needs, and upgrade timing. SA buyers should match the choice to their setup instead of assuming one option always wins.
