sorry, but this is rather confusing. And it is also more complex, the Jules <spelling> factor plays a role too. For example I tried to order an amazon basics surge protector, worst money spent in recent memory, because the power capacity was so low I could not power the items in this room, or so much as a stereo safely. reading packing in store is a unique challenge, so is getting human assistance in a home depot store..with Canadian tire and I still awaiting a hearing for a legal matter best not discussed on list. More than likely this is yet another reason to visit a Canada Computers in person. the tp-links item is in my amazon Canada cart, but if I am doing anything I am visiting a good business in person, referencing the APC surge protector I have in this office and getting comparative wisdom. At the end this protector will be managing the switch, a studio control surface, the very large older mac computer, its USB external drive, a full sized piano keyboard, and I still want to use at least one if not two other machines. will everything be running at the same time? no. is it possible three or four items will be running at the same time? yes. how hydro works in my apartment can be creative. I do have dedicated circuits in this office, but still. Kare..who is likely being paranoid, but given I just got my main computer rescued after almost a year of issues, well. laughs. On Fri, 9 Aug 2024, o1bigtenor wrote:
On Thu, Aug 8, 2024 at 9:57 PM Karen Lewellen via talk <talk@gtalug.org> wrote:
On Thu, 8 Aug 2024, Lennart Sorensen via talk wrote:
I don't know if you can get a router for less than $30. And no point getting something more complicated than required. An unmanaged switch just does one thing when powered on and nothing else.
Yes, my soul's goal here is simplicity. Its going to be challenging enough finding a surge protector with a long enough cord to reach all the way across the room to power not only this unit, but any computers using those extra ports. Kare
This is not really a large problem.
Buy whatever surge protector with whatever cord length you can find. Go to the commercial section of your local Home Depot or similar. Ask for a 12/3 extension cord long enough to reach an independant plug and your computing area. If that distance is more than 30 feet buy that cord as a 10/3 - - - you will NOT have a problem out to 100 ft from that wall plug. (I landed up buying a 10/3 cord (actually bought cable and ends and made it up myself) after I damaged the rotor on a large angle grinder I was working hard - - - I think rated draw was 17A.)
HTH