WattBox WB-200-10HTS 10-Outlet Surge Protector Coax Power Strip

Surge Protection for TVs, Media Rooms, and Network Gear

The WattBox WB-200-10HTS is a 10-outlet surge protector made for entertainment centers, media cabinets, TV areas, small AV setups, and network gear that need more protection than a basic power strip.

It is a good fit for TVs, receivers, streamers, game consoles, cable boxes, modems, routers, small switches, and other connected electronics. The important difference is that it protects more than just the power plug. It also includes coax and Ethernet line protection, which helps cover cable, satellite, and network paths that can carry surge energy into connected devices.

Best Use Cases

• Living room TV setups: Good for TVs, streamers, cable boxes, game consoles, soundbars, and media players.
• Media cabinets: Helps protect several AV devices in one clean location without using multiple loose power strips.
• Cable or satellite systems: Useful when coax lines connect to a TV, cable box, satellite receiver, or modem.
• Modem and router areas: Helps protect network equipment where power and Ethernet lines are both involved.
• Small AV or network corners: A practical option when you need 10 outlets, line protection, and better spacing for bulky plugs.

Who Should Buy This?

This is a good choice if you have several TV, AV, streaming, gaming, cable, satellite, or network devices in one place and want stronger protection than a standard power strip.

It is especially useful when your setup includes coax or Ethernet connections. A regular power strip may protect the AC plug, but it may not protect the signal lines connected to your TV, modem, router, cable box, or streaming setup.

Who Should Not Buy This?

This is not the right product if you need battery backup during an outage. It is a surge protector, not a UPS, so it will not keep devices running when power goes out.

This is also not the right product if you need IP control, OvrC monitoring, app control, outlet scheduling, self-healing reboot, or remote power cycling. For those features, choose a smart WattBox IP power conditioner instead.

If you need voltage disconnect protection, rack power sequencing, or more advanced power conditioning, step up to a WattBox power conditioner instead of a basic surge protector.

Compatibility Notes

• Outlet count: Includes 10 AC outlets for AV, TV, network, and media-room devices.
• Outlet spacing: Designed with room for larger plugs and bulky power adapters.
• Surge rating: Rated at 1080 joules of surge protection.
• Surge components: Uses Fireproof MOVs for safety-focused surge protection.
• Coax protection: Includes dual 3GHz coax connections with less than 1 dB attenuation.
• Ethernet protection: Includes RJ45 Ethernet line protection for network-connected devices.
• Noise filtration: Helps reduce electrical line noise for connected AV and electronics.
• Satellite support: Supports pass-through voltage for compatible satellite systems.
• Mounting: Built-in keyholes and mounting template support wall, cabinet, or behind-TV placement.
• Battery backup: This product does not provide UPS runtime during a power outage.
• Remote control: This product does not include IP control, OvrC monitoring, or remote reboot.

Installation Considerations

Before ordering, count the devices you want to plug in and confirm that 10 outlets are enough. This model is useful when one TV area or media cabinet has several devices that need protection in one place.

If your setup uses coax or Ethernet, route those lines through the surge protector before they reach the equipment you want to protect. If the coax or Ethernet line bypasses the surge protector, that line may still leave part of the system exposed.

Use it indoors in a dry location with a properly grounded outlet. Avoid using it with extension cords, appliances, heaters, laser printers, power tools, or other high-draw devices that do not belong on an AV surge protector.

Why Coax and Ethernet Protection Matter

Many people think surge protection only means protecting the power cord. But TVs, cable boxes, modems, routers, and network gear often connect through more than one cable path.

If surge energy travels through a coax or Ethernet line, a basic power strip may not protect the whole setup. This model helps protect more of the connection path by covering AC power, coax, and Ethernet together.

When to Choose a Bigger WattBox Solution

Choose a WattBox power conditioner if you need Safe Voltage protection, stronger filtering, rack mounting, outlet banks, or more advanced AV rack protection.

Choose a smart WattBox IP power conditioner if you need remote reboot, OvrC monitoring, outlet scheduling, or app-based power control. Choose a UPS if your modem, router, NVR, or network gear needs to stay powered during outages.

Good Products to Pair With This Surge Protector

• Surge Protectors & Smart Power Strips to compare compact and multi-outlet protection options.
• WattBox Power Solutions for related WattBox surge protection, conditioners, and UPS options.
• Power Management Solutions for broader UPS, surge protection, and rack power planning.
• UPS Battery Backup if your router, modem, or network gear needs to stay powered during outages.
• Smart Power Conditioners if you need remote reboot, OvrC monitoring, or outlet control.
• Advanced Wi-Fi Routers if this surge protector is supporting your home or small business network.
• HDMI Cables for TV, receiver, streamer, and game console connections.

Need Help Choosing Surge Protection, UPS, or Smart Power?

If you are not sure whether this surge protector is enough, send us the devices you want to protect and which cables connect to them. We can help you decide whether you need basic surge protection, coax and Ethernet protection, battery backup, or a smart WattBox model with remote reboot.

What is the WattBox WB-200-10HTS used for?

It is used to protect TV, AV, streaming, gaming, cable, satellite, and network devices from power surges and signal-line surge paths.

Is this a UPS battery backup?

No. This is a surge protector, not a UPS. It does not keep devices running during a power outage.

Does this model have OvrC or remote reboot?

No. This is not an IP-controlled WattBox model. It does not include OvrC monitoring, app control, outlet scheduling, or remote reboot.

How many outlets does it have?

It includes 10 outlets, with spacing designed to help fit larger plugs and bulky power adapters.

What is the surge rating?

This model is rated at 1080 joules of surge protection.

Why does it include coax protection?

Coax lines can carry surge energy into cable boxes, satellite receivers, modems, TVs, and related equipment. Routing the coax line through the surge protector helps protect that signal path.

Why does it include Ethernet protection?

Ethernet lines can also carry surge energy into connected network devices. The Ethernet protection helps reduce that risk when the network line is routed through the unit properly.

Can I use this for a TV and game console setup?

Yes. This is a strong use case, especially when the setup includes a TV, game console, streamer, cable box, soundbar, or receiver in one location.

Can I use this for a modem and router?

Yes. It can be used for modem and router areas, especially when coax and Ethernet are involved. If the modem and router need to stay online during outages, add a UPS backup.

Can I use it behind a TV or inside a cabinet?

Yes. The mounting keyholes and outlet layout make it useful for wall, cabinet, entertainment center, or behind-TV placement when installed safely.

Does it provide noise filtration?

Yes. It includes noise filtration to help reduce electrical line noise for connected AV and electronic devices.

Can I plug appliances, heaters, or laser printers into it?

No. Avoid appliances, heaters, laser printers, power tools, and other high-draw devices. This product is intended for AV, media-room, TV, and network electronics.

When should I choose a WattBox power conditioner instead?

Choose a power conditioner if you need Safe Voltage protection, stronger rack protection, outlet banks, sequencing, or more advanced AV power management.

When should I choose a smart WattBox instead?

Choose a smart WattBox if you need remote reboot, OvrC monitoring, outlet scheduling, self-healing auto reboot, or app-based outlet control.

What should I check before ordering?

Check the number of devices, outlet spacing, coax or Ethernet routing, available mounting space, total connected load, and whether you also need UPS backup or smart remote reboot.