Battery backup for wifi/router

[KEW]

I use a laptop for my main pc and have a dsl connectiontion.
Looking for an inexpensive option to stay connected when the lights go out.
With the power requirement of 12V, 0.5A, is there a better idea than a standard ups designed for a pc?

PS: since outages are rare, I could manually switch the power source.

Thanks!

 

[big2bird]

Not really. Get a name brand like APC. The larger the unit, the longer you have online.

 

[its phillip]

Yeah, just get a normal UPS. I'm a fan of the cyberpower pure sine wave units as well as APC units in general.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

I think ups is your best bet. The higher the capacity - the longer the router will have power

 

[KEW]

Any idea how long something like this would last for the router?
I know it is not a great solution as I framed the OP, but I like the versatility. 12,000 mAh is more than my laptop battery.

Newegg.com - 12000 mAh High Capacity Dual USB Power Bank Charger

 

[markw]

I think you have to plug your modem into the UPS as well.

 

[lsiberian]

Any idea how long something like this would last for the router?
I know it is not a great solution as I framed the OP, but I like the versatility. 12,000 mAh is more than my laptop battery.

Newegg.com - 12000 mAh High Capacity Dual USB Power Bank Charger

I don't suggest that.

APC Back-UPS ES BE350G UPS - Newegg.com

That's what you would want. You get 40 minutes of power for a router maybe more.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Amazon.com: APC BH500NET HS 500VA 120V Standby 4OUT Nema 5-15P Back UPS: Electronics
Is specifically designed to protect home networking, including web/remote control of outlets. Plus it's less obstructive if space tight