Is there anything bad about that set up? More importantly, what would cause that first ethernet outlet to fail and is ... i dont think any work near the wiring has been done recently.

really bad. Yes, connect White and Black from the two pole breaker to X and Y on the outlet, and ground to ground. Let's forget the extra 110v outlet then. Is it correct to use 12-2 wire and then ...

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