Originally Posted by
meester69
I have an ADSL modem, wireless router, and two PCs plugged in that I keep running 24/7.
I had noticed problems with the modem/router hanging occasionally, today I left my son's guitar amp plugged in and it led me to the fact that the devices are suffering power surges as the amp made a crackling noise just when the router hung up.
The PCs have never (or maybe once) gone off, but the router and lights have been affected by voltage fluctuations, just wondering what my options are to keep it more stable. (I like to know I will be able to dial in after being away for 2-3 weeks.) I'm not 100% sure on the wattage my devices are pulling, but would a cheap UPS run that?
You get what you pay for.
Cheap UPS = cheap internals = poor voltage/noise etc etc regulation/suppression.
With out knowing the specs of PCs...
Figure each PC IF name brand and made in the last 3 years at 300watts (maxx) If home built gaming system figure about 1,000 watts
Do the math to get the Volt Amps pad it by 15%-20% and buy a UPS rated for that VA.
If up time is that critical for you consider co-lo :P
But seriously a Remote Power Switch + UPS maybe what your looking for. A hung router or system on a UPS does you no good.
Originally Posted by
meester69
Or do I just get a surge protector?
Surge Protector will NOT keep the devices powered on during an outage. It will only help with spikes/surges/noise which is good... So in other words IF you don't need 7x24x365 99.99999% up time a Surge Protector is a minimum.