UPS installed on Modem & Router, but still can't connect to internet during power failure.
During a power failure, my router and modem are powered by a UPS, but I still fail to get internet connectivity. I assume the reason is simply that the cable network's local node serving my area also loses power, but I'd like to hear another take or find if this happens to others.
I have a UPS setup for my PC. In 2021, I setup a UPS just for my modem and router. The intention was to avoid temporary internet connectivity losses while working from home should a brief power failure occur (such as during a meeting or while in the middle of something important). To test, when the house has power, I can unplug the modem & router's UPS from the wall. The UPS kicks in and I can still get online.
The problem occurs during an actual power failure. For both power failures since I setup the UPS, the modem and router remain powered on, and I can connect to the router, but there was no signal coming in and I lose internet connectivity.
ISP: Teksavvy
Type: Cable 75Mbps unlimited (they use Rogers' infrastructure for the cable)
Location: Mississauga (close to the airport)
As I mentioned above, I assume the reason I don't get any signal when the local power goes out is that cable is part of a communications network, and the "last mile" of the connection to my local service area has also lost power. I appreciate any insights or experiences with this situation.
I have a UPS setup for my PC. In 2021, I setup a UPS just for my modem and router. The intention was to avoid temporary internet connectivity losses while working from home should a brief power failure occur (such as during a meeting or while in the middle of something important). To test, when the house has power, I can unplug the modem & router's UPS from the wall. The UPS kicks in and I can still get online.
The problem occurs during an actual power failure. For both power failures since I setup the UPS, the modem and router remain powered on, and I can connect to the router, but there was no signal coming in and I lose internet connectivity.
ISP: Teksavvy
Type: Cable 75Mbps unlimited (they use Rogers' infrastructure for the cable)
Location: Mississauga (close to the airport)
As I mentioned above, I assume the reason I don't get any signal when the local power goes out is that cable is part of a communications network, and the "last mile" of the connection to my local service area has also lost power. I appreciate any insights or experiences with this situation.