Re: home router battery backup

[Andy Ringsmuth <andy () andyring com>]

> > > On Jan 12, 2022, at 11:35 AM, Scott T Anderson via NANOG <nanog () nanog org>
> > > wrote:
> > > services, I was wondering if anyone had any insights on the prevalence of
> > > battery backup for home modem/routers? I.e., what percentage of home users
> > > actually install a battery backup in their home modem/router or use an external
> > > UPS?
>
> > Given that most people barely even know what their home router is, I suspect the
> > percentage would be somewhere south of 1 percent. Outside of my home, I
> > honestly cannot recall EVER seeing someone’s home using a battery backup for
> > their internet infrastructure.
>
> Same here. A small UPS that will keep my modem, router, and POE for APs alive for
> the time I need to run outside and hook up my generator when PG&E decides to cut
> the power again. A bigger UPS for the small 19" rack that hosts some stuff.
>
> Top Gear Top Tip: I also have a UPS on my garage door opener. That saves the
> misses from dealing with manually opening/closing the garage door if I'm not
> at home.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Sabri

Great idea on the garage opener. I got a new one a year ago with an integrated battery for exactly that purpose. And, 
although I didn’t realize it when I bought it, it also lets me tie it to Amazon so they can open the door, leave my 
packages inside, and close the door. No more porch pirates!


-Andy