Use an EPM (Ethernet Protection Module), a Junction Box with built-in surge suppression, and proper grounding.


Note that two of the three models of Junction Boxes have surge protection built in.  The GS-3-SMCH and the GS-3-SMC2 have built-in suppression.  The GS-3-SMC junction box doesn't.



SMCH



SMC2

 



SMC Junction Box


SMC has no built-in surge protection