Powerline Adapter Concerns

[Darron D]

Context: My girlfriend has some seriously not so reliable wifi, and we are looking into powerline adapters as a solution. I do not need to be told about other methods of improving the signal, or any other ways to bump the speed. I am ONLY asking about powerline adapters for this scenario, both so for now and for future reference. 

 

So before I invest in powerline adapters, I have one major concern.. I have read from many sources that the adapters don't work well (if at all) through a surge protector. This isn't much of an issue since the adapters include an extra socket, so we could simply use that for the surge protector. HOWEVER, if an Ethernet cable is connected to our consoles and computers at the time of a surge, what protects them from that rush of power? The console power supplies would be through the surge, but that cable can still transmit power before it ever crosses through the surge protector... So the question is, how do I prevent this? Is there any way to protect the Ethernet cables from surges as well? 

[Arty]

TBH IDK, but all my devices are connected to UPS'S. and all my UPS's have Ethernet surge protection support. 

you could always do that, plus having a ups is always good

[Darron D]

But wouldn't using a UPS interrupt the adapter's Ethernet signal?  Basically we're trying to use this adapter to run a wired Ethernet connection to our consoles, because the wireless is just plain awful. But we don't have the modem or router in the same room. The consoles are on the receiving end of the Internet connection... I hope that makes sense

[Darron D]

I hope this could possibly help clarify...

[Darron D]

NEEEEVERMIND... I feel rather dumb now. I see what you meant by that answer Arty. The Ethernet cable could be run from the adapter through the surge protector or the UPS and then extended on the output, providing the protection. Thank you so much!