How to Connect a Phone Line or Cable to a Surge Protector

Written By
Nick Davis
Nick Davis
Published: Feb 4, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Step 1

Plug the phone line coming from the wall outlet into the “Input” or “Phone In” port on the surge protector.

Step 2

Plug one end of a phone cable into the “Output” or “Phone Out” port on the surge protector.

Step 3

Plug the other end of the phone cable into the “Line” or “Phone” port back of your telephone, fax machine, computer or other device that has a phone port.

Step 4

Plug the coaxial cable line coming from the wall outlet into the “Input F,” “Cable Input” or “Cable In” port on the surge protector.

Step 5

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Plug one end of a coaxial cable into the “Output F,” “Cable Output” or “Cable Out” port on the surge protector.

Step 6

Plug the other end of the phone cable into the “Cable” or “Antenna” port back of your television, cable converter box or other device that has a coaxial port.

Step 7

Plug any electrical devices into the surge protector's electrical outlet receptacles.

Step 8

Plug the surge protector's power cord into an electrical outlet.

Step 9

Turn on the surge protector by pressing the power button on the top or side of the device. The power button's indicator light will illuminate.

Nick Davis

Nick Davis is a freelance writer specializing in technical, travel and entertainment articles. He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Memphis and an associate degree in computer information systems from the State…

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