How Does Lightning Affect ADSL Router?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers on the effects of lightning on ADSL routers, particularly how lightning might damage the router through the telephone line used for internet connectivity. Participants explore the mechanisms of damage and the nature of ADSL connections.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions how lightning can affect or damage an ADSL router connected via a telephone line.
  • Another participant inquires if the original poster has experienced lightning damage or issues with a new connection.
  • A participant clarifies that they are simply seeking information rather than reporting damage.
  • One participant suggests that since telephone lines carry a small voltage, lightning may cause a surge, although they express uncertainty about this assumption.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion remains unresolved, with no consensus on the specific effects of lightning on ADSL routers or the mechanisms involved.

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How does the lightning affect or damage the ADSL router? because the internet conection is a telephone line(wire)?

we connect the telephone line to get the internet connection after activating the ADSL connection, so how lightning can affect or damage the router when it is connected?

what does they do to activate the ADSL connection?
 
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Do you think you have suffered lightning damage or are you having trouble making a new connection work?
 
no, just i want to know
 
Telephone lines carry a small voltage, so I would assume the lightning may cause a surge. However I'm not sure if that is what you are after.
 
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