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Since Wi-Fi routers typically use only 5-20W, you can use a portable power station to run your router for extended lengths of time. Most low-capacity power stations will keep your router running for almost a day if it isn’t powering other devices, and high-capacity chargers can keep routers and other devices running for several days.
How Long Can a Portable Power Station Run a Wi-Fi Router For?
The duration your power station can run your Wi-Fi router depends on its particular energy usage and the size of your backup battery. Luckily, Wi-Fi routers don’t require excessive energy, usually ranging from 5-20W, so you can keep your router going for lengthy periods using a portable power station (PPS).
Power stations like the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Series are great examples of functional, lightweight, off-grid portable units with 256Wh – 768Wh that will run a 10W router for about 20 – 70 hours.
If your area is prone to extended blackouts or you need to power more devices simultaneously, the EcoFlow DELTA Series boasts 1024Wh – 3600Wh of storage to run your 10W Wi-Fi router for an enormous 120 – 360 hours. If you need more storage, you can always add Smart Extra Batteries.
If you couple an EcoFlow DELTA Pro Smart Expansion Battery to your EcoFlow DELTA Pro, you can add an extra 2016Wh, keeping those same routers powered for an additional 200 hours.
As mobile Wi-Fi routers accept DC inputs and a PPS with the correct DC output port, you can avoid energy loss when inverting DC to AC power to keep those routers running even longer.
Benefits of Running a WiFi Router With a Portable Power Station
With more and more people working from home, having a reliable internet connection can be critical to having a productive workday and ensuring job security. However, blackouts and brownouts are common in some areas, adding additional pressure for those living and working there.
Internet During Power Outages
Using a portable power station for your Wi-Fi is the perfect solution to keep you online when the electricity goes out. If you keep your Wi-Fi plugged into your PPS when you most need it, you will never have to worry about blackouts or brownouts interrupting your online work or play. With a PPS, you can stay connected even when the lights go out.
Can Run For Many Hours
Thanks to their low energy usage, a Wi-Fi router will stay powered for many hours, even on lower-capacity portable power stations like the affordable and highly portable EcoFlow RIVER 2.
However, if you experience prolonged power outages and don’t want to risk interruptions in service, you may want to consider a larger-capacity battery like the EcoFlow DELTA Pro.
Some Mobile Routers Accept DC5521 – DC5525 DC input
Some mobile WiFi routers will accept a DC5521 – DC5525 DC input, like those found in EcoFlow’s DELTA Series. If you have a DC cable option for your router, you can avoid energy loss from DC to AC inversion and keep your Wi-Fi connected for longer than using AC.
Run Multiple Devices
When you use a more powerful LiFePO4 battery like those used in the EcoFlow DELTA Pro, you can run your laptop and computer simultaneously, even if your blackout lasts several days. Thanks to their multiple output options (AC, DC, USB-A, USB-C), you can run a wide range of essential devices to ensure you continue working without interruptions.
Final Thoughts
When you rely on having uninterrupted internet to keep your workday running smoothly, using a portable power station will guarantee you always have the energy you need for your router when you need it. The charge will last for many hours, and buying a large enough LFP battery means you can run multiple devices simultaneously, even during extended blackouts or brownouts.