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Resolved Question

if i have a power cut, my router will stop workingl

Aug 21, 2011 12:17PM PDT

can i then plug my comp straight into lan socket to get internet access but without wifi??

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Re: power cut
Aug 21, 2011 6:35PM PDT

Yes. Use an Ethernet cable. Of course, this assume that the devices that feed that lan socket still have power to work.

Kees

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re :power cut- my laptop would work for 3hrs on batt
Aug 21, 2011 10:49PM PDT

so if i can still use my Lan socket even though router power was gone it would be a great relief :o)

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you will not be able to do this
Aug 22, 2011 1:02AM PDT

When the power goes off at your location the following happens:
1. The lights go out
2. The Broadband Modem goes off
3. The Wireless Router goes off
4. Hubs & Switches and LAN Sockets go off

Bottom line; you will have NO internet service to connect to with your battery powered laptop

The way to fix this problem is to plug the Modem & Router into a Battery Backup System, aka an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) that will keep those devices running during the power outage

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UPS
Aug 22, 2011 2:05AM PDT

damn, guess i need to find a battery supply for emergency then

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UPS
Aug 22, 2011 2:19AM PDT

i have just looked at my router and it uses 12 volts, dc, so i will buy a 12v rechargeable batt pack with charger so i will always have constant supply :o)

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NO
Aug 22, 2011 3:05AM PDT

Your Router uses 12V DC which is supplied from a power adapter which requires 110V/240V AC.

Is your router also your modem or do you have a separate one?

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re:UPS
Aug 22, 2011 10:15AM PDT

my router is also my modem so if the power goes , then yes, it will all turn off, i have sourced a 12v sealed lead acid batt but am looking for a charger :o)

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(NT) Better to get a UPS device
Aug 22, 2011 10:17PM PDT
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modem
Aug 22, 2011 1:18PM PDT

where can i purchase a device that will let me plug into the internet via phone socket without the need for a power source, or do i always need a power source for a modem/router?

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Re: modem
Aug 22, 2011 7:01PM PDT

This can easily be done with a dialup connection (USB modem or internal modem). But I assume you have ADSL.

This can be done on a desktop via a PCI ADSL-card, like http://www.chipweb.de/dsl/index.php?menu=2&id2=18. But I assume you have a laptop.

So you're out of luck.

Kees

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A USB modem will work
Aug 22, 2011 10:18PM PDT

not very fast though and you will need a Service Provider to connect to.
I'll bet your current Service Provider does not have Dial-Up capabilities any longer