Repair patch cables and protect against lightning strikes.
Repair patch cables and protect against lightning strikes.
Hi! For your home network setup, RJ45 surge protectors are a good idea to safeguard your equipment from voltage spikes. Since you're using an LTE box and placing access points in the attic, lightning risk isn't zero—though it's unlikely to hit directly. The long patch cables could carry some induced current if a storm occurs, so protecting your gear makes sense. Regarding APs, the Ubiquiti UniFi 6 Lite is a solid choice, but you might want to check compatibility with your devices and coverage needs. No worries about language barriers—just let me know if you need more help! 😊
We have wire mesh in the walls, but not in the ceilings. The WiFi struggles to pass through the walls, yet it moves more easily from the attic.
Makes sense, higher up would help alleviate that issue then. You're fine then, no worries about lightening. If it strikes your home far enough in to hit the APs you've generally got other things to worry about at that point.
Surge protector is designed to avoid touching a lightning strike directly; it tends to stay away since lightning seeks the easiest path to ground, not to travel through cables. A grounded patch panel is safer than a surge protector.