Airport Extreme Bad Ports (WAN and LAN)
The WAN port and one of the LAN ports on my 4th generation Airport Extreme just died. I've tried a power cycled factory reset and I still can't access it via those two ports. I'm assuming something fried it since my Verizon ONT had to be replaced as well. To insure this doesn't happen in the future I'm considering the purchase of an APC ProtectNet Ethernet surge protector. http://www.apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=pnet1gb
Does anyone have any expereince with this device? If so, where should I place it? Should it go before the Verizon FIOS ONT or after it?
Also, what can I do with my Airport Extreme? Is it worth repairing or should I just use it to extend my Time Capsule network?
Thanks!
Kelly Crossley wrote:
... Is it common for AE port issues to be intermitent?
No, but an AE that has been damaged by an electrical surge could exhibit the problem you describe. The effects of repeated electrical surges are cumulative, so a subsequent surge could result in a permanent failure. Don't be concerned about it, this is just a fact of life with sensitive electronics.
I had an older Express with lightning damage and it was an ordeal to reset it, but it continues to work to this day. Since then I purchased the ProtectNet. Everything "expensive" is protected with APC UPSs, and that is not limited to computers - these days most consumer electronic equipment is prone to such damage.
I would not be concerned about continuing to use your Extreme. Block off or otherwise label the inoperative port so you don't forget which one it is.
I can't restate it enough - make sure your utilities are properly grounded. I have seen $50,000+ worth of equipment damage due to the lack of a $2.95 ground lug. Next time you have Verizon come out to do anything have their technician verify their system is properly grounded. Insist upon seeing it yourself.
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