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tfox20445
Jun 29, 2026Tutor
lightning protection
I have a AX1800 MK63 mesh router that was "killed" by a recent thunderstorm/lightning. How do I protect my router from this in the future? Is a surge protector on the ac adapter enough or do I n...
plemans
Jun 29, 2026Guru - Experienced User
something else to keep in mind is that a surge protectors lifespan tends to be around 3-5 years before its recommended to replace them. My cheap electronics they're protecting, I don't worry much about. My pc's/networking gear, gets replaced around that every 5 years