Re: CAT5 surge/lightning strike protection recommendations?

["Steven M. Bellovin" <smb () cs columbia edu>]

In message <20050914184430.GA54042 () mighty grot org>, Aditya writes:
>

> The short-term solution seems to be using the APC PNET1s/Tripplite
> DNET1/etc. in each unit and tying them to the water main as an
> inexpensive, immediate step while funds are allocated for conduit,
> labor etc..

If I recall correctly, the National Electrical Code was change about a 
dozen years ago to bar grounding to water pipe unless it's within about 
6' of where the pipe enters the house.

                --Steven M. Bellovin, http://www.cs.columbia.edu/~smb