[NTLUG:Discuss] APC UPS XS1500 question

[Chris Cox]

Dennis Daupert wrote:
> I looked at the APC UPS XS1500 at Best Buy, the specs on box said
> it protects phone/dial up/DSL, but no mention of cable modem, so I
> assume that's not protected. I've not ever had DSL, but I also assume
> that uses a phone connector, rather than the network connector that
> cable modem uses. I just want to double check this, cuz if it does in fact
> protect cable modem, I'd like to get this device to protect some
> home office equipment.

Nope.. just modem "protection".  Obviously, anything that does have
a coax jack is doing some kind of "surge" protection... easily
purchased... likely present on the many powerstrips that might
be plugged into the UPS.