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 Gigabit L2 Managed Switch
Lightning Protection
3.4 Use Lightning Arrester
Power lightning arrester and signal lightning arrester are used for lighting protection.
Power lightning arrester is used for limiting the voltage surge due to a lightning. If an 
outdoor AC power cord should be directly connected to the device, please use a power 
lightning arrester.
Note: Power lightning arrester is not provided with our product. If needed, please self 
purchase it.
Signal lightning arrester is used to protect RJ45 ports of the device from lightning. 
When cabling outdoors, please install a signal lightning arrester before connecting the 
cable to the device.
When purchasing or using a signal lightning arrester, please observe the following 
rules: 
 
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The port rate of the signal lightning arrester should match the rate of the desired port 
on the device. If it is not matched, this signal lighting arrester will not work. Purchase 
a standard lightning arrester. 
 
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Install signal lightning arrester near the protected device and connect it to the  
ground via a shorter ground cable. 
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Figure 3-4  Lightning Arrester Connection
Note: 
 
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Signal lightning arrester is not provided with our product. If needed, please self 
purchase it.
 
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The SFP ports perform transmission by optical fiber which is immune to electric 
conduction. Therefore, 3.4 Use Lightning Arrester is not appropriate for SFP ports 
but only applies to RJ45 ports.