Router UPS, need 5min backup max

I need a router UPS that can handle the very brief time my apartment backup system takes to activate, usually a few seconds only.

I’m most likely going to buy the 950 Rs one from amazon in this sale. But if someone else has one they are looking to sell, I can take it off their hands.

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Your idea is both sensible, and environmentally correct! Kudos on that! :beating_heart:

However, if you are getting something new under 1k, it is best to go in for something with warranty, and something which ships fast.

It will make more sense should something go wrong.

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First check which router you have and what input current/voltage it takes. Then you can select the ups based on that.

I am using Oakter mini ups since a year and it has been working fine. I used it for jio fiber in the past and now a tp link router. Both worked fine and never had restart issues.

Requesting you to kindly share router voltage requirement, is it 5v, 9v or 12v?

I can make you a DIY one under ₹500

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Thanks for offering, but I’m looking for a proper solution here, will sell it later too when I move to a new place that has proper backup. Will be hard to sell DIY solution.

But just for awareness, can you link to any resource showing what kind of solution you would have built?

How long does the backup last?

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Didn’t try to completely run it out of power. It comes easily for an hour.

Will try out next time and see how long it comes, it’s been a year since it was bought.

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Does this bypass charging the battery when power is available?

I don’t think so.

Most of these compact router “ups” don’t have modules to bypass that.

Would be interesting to know if any company made such a compact product.

Ok. Did you notice not getting full speeds while on the backup?

Nothing like that. My connection is 300 mbps. I just checked switching off the power supply and still same usual speed.

Maybe these issues occur in some units only when batteries deteriorate. But then if that happens, router won’t power on properly.

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this is the best https://www.flipkart.com/artis-ar-minidc-3-ups-power-backup-router/p/itmc94297bfb7800

will this come with a cover frame etc, would be interested..