[PLUG] [OT] UPS for a router

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On 03/08/13 9:06 PM, Mayuresh wrote:
> Wonder whether there is such thing - a compact UPS that can be used to
> power a router to ensure uninterrupted wifi connection for home usage.
What is compact according to you? 1cm x 1 cm x 1cm or 10 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm.
> Well I could buy a battery powered router itself. But I already have one
> and I am not getting good performance and range from it. Hesitant to buy
> yet another in this category.
Can you share the details of the battery powered router which you are
using? By performance,
what do you mean? Speed is not as expected? Connectivity keeps dropping?
etc.
> Is there anything called a mini UPS or something. I need a compact form
> factor for my requirement.
And the requirement is?
- Should not be more than certain dimensions...
- Should not weigh more than...
- Life of battery should be at least...
> Also, for such requirement, where the end load is DC, inverter is a waste.
> So is there anything like a "DC UPS" that can supply 9V DC that can be
> directly connected to the router. It will be really good if such thing
> exists.
The specifications are not complete. What are
- Input ratings?
- Current rating (500 mA, 750 mA, 1 A, etc.)
- Wattage (.5 W, 1 W, etc.)

Seems like you are look for
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DC-to-DC_converter

> Not much luck searching around on the web (particularly, the item should
> be purchasable from a reliable source in India.)

You may like to check

https://www.google.co.in/search?q=12+v+to+9+v+dc+converter
http://www.mansipower.in/product_info.php?PID=11

HTH.

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