Backup for voip\cable modem and router

[swker98]

Hi, i was wondering a good long term backup (3+ hours) for my router and voip cable modem, i was wondering if i could just use a UPS or if there was something else i could use


thanks

 

[DelJo63]

UPS is usually good for ~1hr. Getting to 3hrs? Why so long?

 

[swker98]

power outage could last a while just wondering if anything could get that long of backup since the router and modem dont draw that much power i was thinking i could get a few hours

 

[DelJo63]

A UPS operates as an inverter: converts low voltage DC into high voltage AC.

Even at a current draw of just a few milliamps, the UPS will exhaust the battery in a relatively short time.

Usually, we protect the expensive equipment or that which has precious data, not printers, monitors or networking devices.

 

[swker98]

any other longer term solutions for this?

 

[bubbah]

Would there be anyone willing to tackle this issue now that yrs have passed ?? I need something to carry the modem/router/ata all of which are low wattage ...something long lasting would be good ...low cost would be a plus!