WattBox WB-400-CE-10 10-Outlet Power Conditioner with Coax Ethernet Protection

Professional Power Conditioning for AV and Network Gear

The WattBox WB-400-CE-10 is a 10-outlet power conditioner made for AV racks, media cabinets, TV areas, structured wiring spaces, and network-connected equipment that need more protection than a basic power strip.

It is a strong fit for TVs, receivers, streamers, game consoles, cable boxes, modems, routers, small switches, control devices, and other electronics that benefit from surge protection, noise filtration, coax protection, and Ethernet or phone line protection.

Best Use Cases

• AV racks: Helps protect receivers, media players, streamers, game consoles, processors, and control devices.
• Media cabinets: Useful when several AV devices need cleaner power and better cable organization in one location.
• TV and entertainment setups: A good fit for TVs, soundbars, cable boxes, streaming devices, and related equipment.
• Cable or satellite systems: Helps protect connected equipment when coax lines are part of the system.
• Network-connected electronics: Useful for routers, modems, small switches, and devices that use Ethernet or phone-line connections.
• Structured wiring areas: Helps clean up power distribution while adding broader protection than a simple rack strip.

Who Should Buy This?

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

It is especially useful when your equipment has more than one connection path. A TV, modem, router, receiver, cable box, or streamer may connect through AC power, coax, Ethernet, HDMI, or phone wiring. This model helps protect more of that system by covering AC power, coax, and phone/LAN paths together.

Who Should Not Buy This?

This is not the right product if you need battery backup during a power outage. It is a power conditioner and 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.

It is also not the best choice if you need Safe Voltage disconnect protection or outlet sequencing. For those features, step up to a WattBox model that specifically includes Safe Voltage or sequencing support.

Compatibility Notes

• Outlet count: Includes 10 NEMA 5-15 outlets.
• Outlet control: All outlets are switched together.
• Power input: Designed for 120V, 60Hz power.
• Input connection: IEC C-14 AC input.
• Power cord: Includes a 6-foot power cord.
• Breaker rating: 15A circuit breaker with 12A UL current rating.
• Surge rating: 3240 joules of surge protection.
• Surge component: Ceramic-encased Fireproof MOV protection.
• Noise filtration: 53 dB EMI/RFI noise filtration from 300kHz to 50MHz.
• Coax protection: Gold-plated F connectors support cable or satellite coax protection up to 3.0GHz.
• Coax insertion loss: Less than 0.5 dB insertion loss.
• Phone/LAN protection: RJ45 jacks accept RJ11 and RJ45 connections.
• Phone/LAN wires protected: Protects 8 wires for compatible low-voltage line protection.
• Chassis: 18-gauge steel chassis for a more professional installation.
• Mounting: Supports rack, cabinet, or wall-style mounting when installed correctly.
• Battery backup: This product does not provide UPS runtime during an outage.
• Remote control: This product does not include IP control, OvrC monitoring, scheduling, or remote reboot.

Installation Considerations

Before ordering, count the devices you want to protect and confirm that 10 outlets are enough. This model is useful when one AV rack, media cabinet, or structured wiring area has several devices that need cleaner power and better surge protection coverage.

If your setup uses coax, Ethernet, or phone wiring, route those lines through the power conditioner before they reach the connected equipment. If those lines bypass the conditioner, part of the system may still be exposed to surge risk.

Use the product indoors in a dry location with a properly grounded outlet. Avoid using it with extension cords, non-grounded adapters, appliances, heaters, laser printers, power tools, or high-draw equipment that does not belong on AV or network power protection.

Why Coax and Ethernet Protection Matter

Many customers protect the power plug but forget the other cables connected to the system. A TV, cable box, satellite receiver, modem, router, or AV receiver may also connect through coax, Ethernet, or phone wiring.

If surge energy comes through one of those signal lines, a basic power strip may not protect the full setup. This model helps reduce that risk by protecting AC power, coax, and phone/LAN paths together.

Why Noise Filtration Matters

AV and network systems often share power with other electronics in the home or business. Electrical noise can come from nearby devices and can affect system stability or AV performance.

The WB-400-CE-10 includes EMI/RFI noise filtration to help reduce electrical interference for connected equipment. That makes it a better choice than a simple outlet strip when the goal is cleaner power for AV and connected electronics.

When to Choose a Bigger WattBox Solution

Choose a smart WattBox IP power conditioner if you need remote reboot, OvrC monitoring, outlet scheduling, self-healing auto reboot, or outlet-level control.

Choose a WattBox UPS if the router, switch, modem, NVR, or AV gear needs to stay powered during outages. Choose a Safe Voltage or sequencing model if you need unsafe-voltage disconnect protection or controlled startup timing for larger AV racks.

Good Products to Pair With This Power Conditioner

• WattBox Power Solutions for related WattBox surge protection, power conditioners, and UPS options.
• Power Management Solutions for broader UPS, surge protection, and rack power planning.
• Smart Power Conditioners if you need remote reboot, OvrC monitoring, or outlet-level control.
• UPS Battery Backup if your modem, router, switch, NVR, or AV gear needs to stay powered during outages.
• Rack-Mount Power Strips & PDU for additional rack power distribution planning.
• Network Switches if this conditioner is supporting a wired or PoE network.
• HDMI Cables for TV, receiver, streamer, and media player connections.

Need Help Choosing the Right Power Protection?

If you are not sure whether this power conditioner 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, UPS backup, Safe Voltage protection, or a smart WattBox model with remote reboot.

What is the WattBox WB-400-CE-10 used for?

It is used to protect and organize power for AV, TV, media-room, network, cable, satellite, and structured wiring setups that need surge protection, noise filtration, coax protection, and Ethernet or phone line protection.

Is this a UPS battery backup?

No. This is a power conditioner and surge protector. It does not provide battery backup or runtime 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, self-healing reboot, or remote power cycling.

How many outlets does it have?

It includes 10 NEMA 5-15 outlets for connected AV, TV, network, and media-room equipment.

Are the outlets individually controlled?

No. The outlets are switched together. If you need individual outlet control or remote reboot, choose an IP-controlled WattBox power conditioner.

What is the surge rating?

This model is rated at 3240 joules of surge protection.

Does it provide noise filtration?

Yes. It includes 53 dB EMI/RFI noise filtration from 300kHz to 50MHz to help reduce electrical interference for connected equipment.

Does it protect coax lines?

Yes. It includes gold-plated F connector coax protection for cable or satellite lines up to 3.0GHz, with less than 0.5 dB insertion loss.

Does it protect Ethernet or phone lines?

Yes. The RJ45 jacks accept RJ11 and RJ45 connections for compatible phone or Ethernet line protection.

Can I use this for a home theater or media cabinet?

Yes. This is one of its best use cases, especially when the setup includes a TV, receiver, streamer, game console, cable box, modem, router, or other connected equipment.

Can I use this for a router and network switch?

Yes. It can help protect routers, modems, switches, and related network equipment. If those devices need to stay online during outages, pair the setup with a properly sized UPS.

Does it include Safe Voltage protection?

No. This model does not include Safe Voltage disconnect protection. Choose a WattBox model with Safe Voltage if you need protection from sustained under-voltage or over-voltage conditions.

Can it mount in a rack or cabinet?

Yes. It supports rack, cabinet, or wall-style mounting when installed correctly.

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, TV, network, and connected electronics.

When should I choose a smart WattBox instead?

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

When should I choose a UPS instead?

Choose a UPS if your modem, router, switch, NVR, or other critical equipment needs to stay powered during outages.

What should I check before ordering?

Check the number of devices, outlet count, total connected load, mounting location, coax or Ethernet routing, whether you need UPS backup, and whether you need remote reboot or Safe Voltage protection.