Nighthawk M1 mobile, connected to power source all the time?

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Hi,&nbsp;I have an older Nighthawk M1 (latest fimware) at our cabin. Lately (this year iirc) it has some problems turning on if we´ve had a power outage. For some years it´s been connected to a power source all the time, had one battery change, and been used abroad on travels. I´m very satisfied, but wonder if it´s time to replace it, since I can´t rely on it being connected all the time, especially after power outages.&nbsp;Can anyone advice what would be the best practice for keeping it on all the time?I haven´t tried it yet, but I know I can take out the battery, and have the router plugged in and use it only on power source through the USB-C.Is there some settings anyone can recommend me, so I can be sure it will turn on properly after an outage?&nbsp;Or maybe you can recommend me the better Nighthawk mobile to buy next?I want to use it mostly in our cabin, and be able to have it mobile on travels.

plemans · Answer

Your best option?&nbsp;Pickup a backup power supply and run the M1 off that.&nbsp;
That way if you have power die, the M1 doesn't die.&nbsp;normally you could leave the battery in as power but it isn't recommended to have the battery in them if ran 24/7 from wall power.&nbsp;

Henry_Hole · Answer

Thanks for the input!&nbsp;That´s actually a good idea!So, the backup power supply will then use the power from the main outlet. By experience, we´ve been told by the power company in our cabins region, that any outage has always been shorter than an hour before they fixed it, so probably I wouldn´t need a big power backup.&nbsp;I know this is beyond the mobile router question, but has anyone a recommendation of a backup power supply, preferably a cheap but good one? (so I know what to look for)

plemans · Answer

You don't need a massive one, just a nice one. I use APC and Cyberpower ones currently and have had great luck with them.&nbsp;

Henry_Hole · Answer

Much appreciated – thank you!I found a few from those brands available to me.&nbsp;I´ll get one and try this in my setup with the mobile router.

fredbv1 · Answer

Why doesn’t the battery kick in if there’s a power outage?

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Nighthawk M1 mobile, connected to power source all the time?

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