Connectivity
Starlink Mini
Manufacturer-sourced range- Typical range
- 25–40 W
- Starting value
- 40 W
- Brief peak
- 60 W
Check and edit these values once you have a nameplate or measurement.
Internet backup power
Keep network equipment powered during a power outage.
Choose the networking equipment that must stay powered. Estimate battery capacity from watts and hours, then check the connections and the provider’s network too.
Your network
How long must the network stay powered?
Choose an example and adjust watts and hours. The battery target updates as you enter your load.
Not sure of the watts? Find a device
Don’t know the wattage? Find your deviceSearch an exact model or choose one of 27 quick device types.+
Model search + quick estimates
How can I measure it? →Start with a brand, model or device type.
Exact models show their source. If the model is not indexed yet, use an editable category estimate instead.
Browse exact modelsChoose a category and then a brand. Or type a model above.
Quick device types27 recognizable starting points; this selector deliberately stays compact.
8 of 27 results shown · search or filter to narrow the list
Connectivity
Wi-Fi router + modem
Editable category estimate- Typical range
- 12–25 W
- Starting value
- 18 W
- Brief peak
- 25 W
Check and edit these values once you have a nameplate or measurement.
Work & charging
Phone charging
Editable category estimate- Typical range
- 5–20 W
- Starting value
- 15 W
- Brief peak
- 20 W
Check and edit these values once you have a nameplate or measurement.
Work & charging
Laptop workstation
Editable category estimate- Typical range
- 45–100 W
- Starting value
- 65 W
- Brief peak
- 100 W
Check and edit these values once you have a nameplate or measurement.
Work & charging
Desktop computer + monitor
Editable category estimate- Typical range
- 150–500 W
- Starting value
- 250 W
- Brief peak
- 500 W
Check and edit these values once you have a nameplate or measurement.
Work & charging
Camera or drone charging
Editable category estimate- Typical range
- 40–200 W
- Starting value
- 120 W
- Brief peak
- 200 W
Check and edit these values once you have a nameplate or measurement.
Cooling
12V compressor fridge — daily average
Editable category estimate- Typical range
- 15–35 W
- Starting value
- 22.5 W
- Brief peak
- 120 W
Check and edit these values once you have a nameplate or measurement.
Cooling
Home refrigerator — daily average
Editable category estimate- Typical range
- 25–60 W
- Starting value
- 40 W
- Brief peak
- 600 W
Check and edit these values once you have a nameplate or measurement.
Selecting a device replaces the wattage. Add the remaining network devices to the total yourself.
Edition market
Use the energy target to check exact Nigerian hardware. Local model admission is still open. Capacity does not guarantee uninterrupted operation.
Compare, then check the connection
Compare regional specifications with the battery target.
These models have documented regional specifications. A capacity calculation does not prove uninterrupted operation or connection compatibility. A dedicated router UPS may be more practical for a small load.
Nigerian model checks remain open. Use the calculated energy target, then verify DC voltage, polarity, connector and switchover behaviour on the exact equipment. Compare source-region technical references →
A planning estimate, not a hands-on test. AC and DC efficiency factors are assumptions. Idle consumption, temperature, ageing and low-load shutdown may shorten runtime. Check the exact connections and test the complete setup.
Which boxes need power?
Choose the right type
Three ways to back up the connection.
The largest battery is not automatically the best choice. Consider the equipment, required duration and connections together.
DC mini-UPS
For a compatible router or modem with known voltage, polarity and connector requirements.
- Can reduce conversion loss
- Quiet and compact
- Voltage must match exactly
Conventional AC UPS
Use the original power adapters and check that the equipment tolerates the UPS transfer during an outage.
- No special DC lead needed
- Check modem, router and switch together
- Check Wh as well as VA
Power station
More energy for longer outages, satellite networking and laptops, though it may be larger than a router alone needs.
- Longer runtime and several outputs
- Can support other devices
- Test transfer time and idle shutdown
Test before relying on it
Check the complete chain.
- 01
Simulate an outage safely
Follow the equipment instructions to test transfer to backup and confirm that the modem, optical terminal, router and required mesh nodes stay online.
- 02
Wait for idle-shutdown timers
Some stations switch a small load off only after an idle timer expires.
- 03
Check with the provider
Ask whether the provider’s equipment outside your home has outage backup. Keep an alternative connection for important work.
- 04
Label every lead
Record DC voltage, current, polarity and connector. A matching shape alone proves nothing.
Complete the setup