WattBox WB-200-CE-4 Slim Coax Ethernet 4-Outlet Surge Protector

Protect Power, Coax, and Ethernet in One Compact Setup

The WattBox WB-200-CE-4 is a slim 4-outlet surge protector made for small AV and network areas where power, coax, and Ethernet lines all come together. It works well behind a TV, inside a media cabinet, near a modem and router, or in a structured wiring area where a bulky power strip would be messy.

The important detail is that surges do not only come through the wall outlet. They can also travel through cable, satellite, telephone, or network lines. This model helps protect both the AC power side and the signal lines that often get overlooked.

Best Use Cases

• Behind-TV setups: Good for protecting a TV, streamer, cable box, and related low-power AV gear in a tight space.
• Modem and router areas: Useful when power, coax, and Ethernet lines are all connected near the same equipment.
• Media cabinets: Helps protect common home theater devices without adding a large rack power unit.
• Structured wiring cans: A good fit where clean mounting and cable organization matter.
• Small office or home network points: Helps protect small network devices that depend on both power and data lines.

Who Should Buy This?

This is a good choice if you need simple, compact surge protection for a TV, modem, router, streaming device, cable box, small switch, or other low-power electronics. It makes sense when the equipment is in a tight location and you also want coax and Ethernet line protection.

It is especially useful when your setup includes cable or satellite coax, Ethernet, and power in the same place, such as behind a wall-mounted TV or inside a small media cabinet.

Who Should Not Buy This?

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

It is also not the right choice if you need remote reboot, app control, outlet scheduling, or OvrC monitoring. For those features, choose an IP-controlled WattBox model instead.

This may also be too small if you need to protect a full AV rack, a large network closet, or many devices from one location. For larger setups, a higher-outlet power conditioner or rack power solution may be a better fit.

Compatibility Notes

• Outlet count: Includes 4 NEMA 5-15 outlets.
• Power input: Designed for 120V, 60Hz power.
• Power cord: Includes a 4-foot power cord.
• Current rating: 15A breaker/switch rating with a 12A UL current rating.
• Surge rating: Rated at 2160 joules.
• Noise filtration: EMI/RFI filtration across all outlets helps reduce electrical noise.
• Coax protection: Includes protected coax/satellite connections for cable or satellite lines.
• Ethernet/telephone protection: Includes RJ45/RJ11 protection for network or telephone lines.
• Mounting: Slim design supports wall, cabinet, structured wiring, behind-TV, or behind-desk placement.
• Battery backup: This product does not provide UPS runtime.
• Remote control: This product does not include IP control or remote reboot.

Installation Considerations

Before ordering, check how many devices you need to plug in and whether the setup also uses coax or Ethernet. This model is strongest when you want the power line, coax line, and network line protected in the same small location.

For proper protection, the connected equipment and incoming lines should be routed through the surge protector before reaching the devices you want to protect. If a coax or Ethernet line bypasses the surge protector, that line may still leave part of the system exposed.

Install it indoors in a dry location with a properly grounded outlet. Do not use it outdoors, near water, with extension cords, or with high-draw devices such as heaters, appliances, large amplifiers, laser printers, or power tools.

Why Coax and Ethernet Protection Matter

Most people think surge protection only means protecting the power plug. But TVs, modems, routers, cable boxes, and network gear often connect to more than one type of cable.

If a surge comes through a cable, satellite, telephone, or Ethernet line, a basic power strip may not help. This model is useful because it protects more of the connection path, not only the AC outlet.

Good Products to Pair With This Surge Protector

• Surge Protectors & Smart Power Strips to compare other compact protection options.
• WattBox Power Solutions for larger WattBox surge protection and managed power products.
• Power Management Solutions for UPS, surge protection, and rack power planning.
• UPS Battery Backup if your devices need to stay powered during outages.
• Advanced Wi-Fi Routers if this surge protector will support your home or office network.
• Network Switches for small wired network setups.
• HDMI Cables for TV, media player, and home theater connections.

Need Help Choosing Between Surge Protection and UPS Backup?

If you are not sure whether this product 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/Ethernet protection, battery backup, or a smart WattBox model with remote reboot.

What is the WattBox WB-200-CE-4 used for?

It is used to protect small AV and network setups such as TVs, modems, routers, streamers, cable boxes, small switches, and media cabinet equipment.

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 it have remote control or app features?

No. This model does not include IP control, app control, remote reboot, or OvrC monitoring. It is built for compact surge protection and line protection.

Why does this have coax protection?

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

Why does this have 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 behind a TV?

Yes. This is one of its best use cases because the slim design and 4 outlets work well behind TVs, inside cabinets, and in tight AV spaces.

Can I use this for my modem and router?

Yes. It can be a good fit when your modem and router are near power, coax, and Ethernet connections. If you also need them to stay on during outages, add a UPS instead.

Can I use this outdoors?

No. This product is intended for indoor, dry-location use only.

Can I plug appliances or heaters into it?

No. Avoid heaters, appliances, laser printers, power tools, large amplifiers, and other high-draw devices. This product is intended for low-power AV and networking electronics.

When should I choose an IP-controlled WattBox instead?

Choose an IP-controlled WattBox if you want remote reboot, outlet scheduling, app control, OvrC monitoring, or smarter troubleshooting for devices that freeze or need resets.

What should I check before ordering?

Confirm the number of devices, whether you need coax or Ethernet protection, the outlet location, cable routing, available space, and whether you need battery backup or remote reboot features.