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Aspirant

Jun 23, 2018

Nighthawk LTE mobile router stand by power usage

Hi all, I want to install an LTE mobile spot serving an IP security cam on a boat where I have no access to shore power save for installing more solar cells. I need to calculate a power budget. I l...

Tutor

Aug 06, 2018

I don't think the Netgear nighthawk would provide good solution for your cam recording and heavy download requirement. Better to try other netgear WiFi routers.

Alexp69
Aspirant
Aug 06, 2018
My usage is going to be indeed very light indeed...few minutes day/week...
- JSchnee21
  Virtuoso
  Aug 06, 2018
  Hi Alexp69,
  
  You should assume that the AC to DC charger is the main consumer of power. I'd recommend you buy a good QC2 or QC3 charger (from Anker for example). Like this one:
  
  https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charge-Charger-PowerPort-PowerIQ/dp/B01IUSYF8G/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1533588105&sr=8-4&keywords=anker+qc+3.0
  
  https://www.anker.com/products/variant/powerport-speed-2-ports/A2025111
  
  Power consumption will vary between 0.5W and ~20W if only a single device is plugged in.