EMP Shield Ethernet Model | Internet Protection Against EMP & Lightning

EMP Shield Ethernet Internet Protection Shields Your Router And Network Gear On Cat5, Cat5e And Cat6 Lines Up To 1 Gbps

The EMP Shield Ethernet Internet Protection model, D-POE-1G-1P, is an RJ45 data line protector for standard Cat5, Cat5e and Cat6 Ethernet. It installs in the Ethernet cable between your modem and your router and defends that line, and the devices connected to it, against electromagnetic pulses (EMP), coronal mass ejections (CME), solar flares and direct or indirect lightning strikes.

The unit doesn't connect to fiber itself. If your internet arrives by fiber, the fiber goes to your modem, and the D-POE-1G-1P protects the Ethernet connection coming out of it. EMP Shield states it supports speeds up to 1 Gbps and passes Power over Ethernet (PoE) through. It suits homes protecting modems, WiFi routers, laptops and desktop computers, as well as networks with switches and servers. A grounding plug and two internet cables come with it.

EMP Shield Ethernet Internet Protection Features

Full 1 Gbps Speed On Cat5, Cat5e And Cat6

EMP Shield lists support for speeds up to 1 Gbps and says the unit has no impact on network performance. It protects standard Cat5, Cat5e and Cat6 Ethernet lines through RJ45 connections.

PoE Pass-Through For Powered Devices

Power over Ethernet passes through the unit, according to EMP Shield. Devices that draw power from the Ethernet cable can stay on the same line with the protector in place.

Line-To-Line And Line-To-Ground Protection

EMP Shield lists two protection modes for this model, line-to-line and line-to-ground. Surge energy has a path away from the conductors that carry your data.

Wide Temperature Range In A Metal Housing

EMP Shield lists a temperature range of -55°C to +150°C and describes the unit as suited to harsh environments and outdoor deployments. The housing is metal, with an RJ45 port at the end.

Independent Testing Reported By EMP Shield

EMP Shield states this model was independently tested at Metatech, and it lists IEC 61000-4-4, IEC 61000-4-25 and IEC 61000-2-10 for that testing. EMP Shield reports that its Internet Series won a Bronze LEAP Award in the Connectivity category, and it states its products are listed by the Department of Homeland Security in its EMP resilience report.

Sub-Nanosecond Response

EMP Shield says its technology begins shunting over-voltage in less than one nanosecond, sending the surge away before it reaches your router and the computers behind it.

Real-World Applications

Home Fiber Internet. EMP Shield's installation layout runs fiber to the modem, then an internet cable to this unit, then a second cable to the router and on to your computer.

Routers, Switches And Servers. EMP Shield names laptops, WiFi routers, modems and desktop computers, along with routers, switches and servers, as equipment this protector helps keep running.

Crypto Mining Rigs. EMP Shield presents this model as EMP and lightning protection for crypto mining equipment on its Ethernet connection.

Outdoor And Harsh Locations. Ethernet runs in hot, cold or outdoor spots fall within the use EMP Shield describes for this model.

Practical Comparison

Ethernet Model Versus Coax Model

The Ethernet model protects RJ45 Cat5, Cat5e and Cat6 lines. EMP Shield's coax model, D/COAX, protects RG6 and RG59 coaxial cable. If your service comes in on coax, the coax model goes at the wall outlet. If you have an Ethernet cable between the modem and router, this one fits there.

Ethernet Model Versus A Whole-Home Panel Unit

A whole-home panel unit covers your home's AC wiring from the breaker panel. Data lines are a separate path into your router. EMP Shield says pairing this model with its Home (AC) Model, sold separately, protects household electronics on both paths, including routers, modems and computers.

Ethernet Model Versus A Faraday Bag

A Faraday bag can protect a spare router stored inside it. Your working network can't sit in a bag. The D-POE-1G-1P stays inline on the cable you use every day.

Buyer Guidance

Where It Installs

The unit connects to the Ethernet output of your modem or router. One internet cable runs from the modem to the unit and the second runs from the unit to your router. The included grounding plug connects the unit to a wall outlet.

Matching It To Your Line

Check that the line you want to protect is a Cat5, Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cable with RJ45 ends running at up to 1 Gbps. For a coax service line, choose EMP Shield's coax model instead.

This May Be A Good Fit If

• Your modem connects to your router with an Ethernet cable
• Your internet arrives by fiber and you want the Ethernet side protected
• You use PoE on the line
• You own an EMP Shield Home model or plan to get one

Common Questions

Does It Connect To My Fiber Line?

No. The fiber line goes into your modem. This unit protects the Ethernet connection that comes out of the modem and goes to your router.

Will It Slow Down My Internet?

EMP Shield states the unit supports up to 1 Gbps with no impact on network performance.

Does It Work With PoE Devices?

Yes. EMP Shield lists pass-through Power over Ethernet as supported.

What Warranty Does EMP Shield Give?

EMP Shield provides a 10-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, with repair or replacement. If lightning destroys the unit, EMP Shield replaces it for $50 once you send in the destroyed unit. A separate EMP Shield protection policy can reimburse damaged connected electronics up to $25,000 if its conditions are met.

What's Included

• 1 x EMP Shield Ethernet Internet Model (D-POE-1G-1P)
• 1 x Grounding Plug
• 2 x Internet Cables

Keep Your Network Line Protected

The EMP Shield Ethernet Internet Protection model adds EMP and lightning protection to the Ethernet link between your modem and router, and EMP Shield states it supports speeds up to 1 Gbps. The Outbound Power team can help you decide where it fits in your setup.

EMP Shield D-POE-1G-1P Manual