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- This video is about how to make a circuit which can convert powerbank as an ups for Wifi router. This is very small and easy DIY project. It cost you less that Rs.100/-, $2. This mini UPS can power any home wifi router. Based on power bank capacity your backup will work.
Powerbank can be connected for charging and output is connected to XL6009 DC-DC boost converter module. Low ultra wide input voltage 3 v ~ 32 v, the best is 5 ~ 32 v working voltage range. Low ultra wide output voltage 5 v ~ 35 v. Operating Temperature: -40 ~+85. Recommended to use a heat sink on XL6009.
A typical Home Wifi router is ranged between 2W to 20W so this XL6009 can support all routers whose within this range. Output voltage can be adjusted to suit as per the Wifi router requirement.
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In just Rs.100/- you can make this.
Buy Link:
XL6009 Module: amzn.to/3aNm5xd
DC Voltmeter (Optional) : amzn.to/32BxifB
Wires: amzn.to/34jIYFB
Box: Try making one with plastic or get one in nearby shop. Online shows set of dozens and seems costly also.
Kindly share the link to buy all the components used in video online. It will be helpful to all.
@MayurPatil, Thanks for bringing this up. I have added a link in pinned comment above.
@@DIYCommunity thanks for sharing the link. Could you please share the link for other components as well (box, wire, usb, display)
@@mayurpatil2008 Sure will share them. I recommend to use what you have in home.
Male USB: can be salvaged for any broken phone data cable.
Wires: any available wire
Box: I made it with pvc. We can use any other box of this type readily available. Will try to find one and add a link as well.
Voltmeter: link added.
Also I will add purchase link for all the items in pinned comment. Hope this helps. Pls feel free to share or ask any queries if you have.
@D Singh, few power bank does not give output when in charging mode. Most new models are capable of charging and gives an output simultaneously.
Genius! you are a hero. I live in Venezuela where we have very often power outage and this is a real practical solution for stay conected. Thanks!
You are welcome 🤗. Let me know if you need any support.
Just what I was looking for. Wasn't sure how well the idea worked. Glad to see some one give it a go.
It works good.
Hey guys this was super cool. I love that it was even simpler than your previous one made from scratch with used batteries. Who doesn’t have several portable power backup things sitting around doing nothing. Now i can put them to good use. Thanks for sharing!!!
does it work ?
Yes it works.
आज मैने इसे बनाया सिर्फ 100/- मैं
आपका बहोत धन्यवाद...
Easy and explained well. Desperately looking for one. Thank you!
Glad that you liked this video! Stay connected for more useful DIY.
I found the solution to a very common issue of resetting of power when power-bank plugged in. As suggested by the author, I used capacitor (4700uF, 25v) in parallel on output, but this did not work initially.
Then I have put two capacitors in parallel to increase power storage and they worked beautifully. Now there is no power interruption when power bank start charging after mains restores. Many thanks for the video.
I am using 10000mah power bank and a 5v to 12v variable DC -DC buck convertor with led display, and using this on Airtel Fibre router of Huawei make (12v, 2amp)
Hi ChaunanKunal, Thanks for posting your results. This will help many who are experiencing this issue. Appreciated!
Bro I am also using this set up to power my airtel router nokia one which runs on 12 volt but not getting success it trips everytime,failing to power the router,any suggestions what can i do?
Hi, Reduce the length of your output cable which connect to the router. Make it less than a feet.
@@DIYCommunity hellos it's not even more than 4-5 inch still it trips as soon as I connect router ,I am using xl6009 dc to dc converter mi powerbank 10000 mah and router is airtel nokia one please suggest what to do,my powerbank support 12 volt*1.85 making it approx 22-23 watts,do you think its enough to power 12 volt 2 amp router
Hi, Though it's mentioned as 2amp it will be consuming less. Can you try connecting it to usb port and then boost to 12v. May be the power bank has some property to support certain device I am not sure
great project
Well done Bro!!
Thank you!
Good hit 🇮🇳👍👍 Kuki
great idea to use power bank for router but need to put on always power bank which will definitely reduce battery life. instead it should be designed basically as a UPS for router
Good one Rajesh 👍👍
Thank you :-)
Nice to see that u given reply to everyone good. plz reply to my msg that, how much time 10000mAh powerbank will gives battery backup compare to online products like ready made 2000mAh Oakter & other Rs 1500rs power backup products..plz tell both approximate battery backups times.
Hi, battery backup depends on the your router spec and quality of battery used in power bank. It differ from one setup to another. In approx you get 4hrs with your power bank by considering your router is designed for 12v 1A .
You can also checkout a video posted by me on making UPS which gives a good backup. Making that ups will cost you less than rs.500/-
I am following this
Ordered too
Just asking would It work my wifi is 2A and 12 V . and power bank is 5V and 2.4 A
Thanks
Nice work....I need one piece like this for my 12v 1amp router....and I have powerbank too, could you please make for me....and send it to me? Please
This is an awesome project, does The XL6009 needs a heat sink for >10w? Also do we need a relay to switch between mains and battery?
Can you help me I got a male jack but what should be it's polarity? Is inner one negative or positive?
Hi, The inner is positive and the outer sleeve is negative.
Hi, this is very useful video. I had one question: what changes should we make in the circuit if I want to use a 12V 7Ah SMF battery instead of the power bank? I want the load (router) to not reset when the power supply goes off/comes back.
Hi, Thanks for your compliments.
I have an other video where I have used lithium ion battery. You can refer that and use a leadacid instead. One change you have to take care is charging of lead acid battery as it is not same as lithium ion battery.
Let me know if you need any further help.
@@DIYCommunity Thank you so much for the prompt reply. I saw that other video and also read your replies. Very grateful to you for being so approachable. One question:
Will the BMS function properly and provide the overcharge and deep discharge protection if I leave its B1 and B2 pins open? The 12V lead acid battery has only + and - terminals which I'll connect to B+ and B- pins respectively. I don't know what to do with the B1 and B2 pins.
Hi Aditya, you cannot use BMS for lead acid battery. BMS I referred is for lithium ion only.
For lead acid you need to choose a suitable charger which will handle both charging and discharge cutoff voltage adjustment.
I bought a USB to DC cable and it's working for me...
Not required to build such device 😜😜
May be a readymade solution. Good
I have Jio fiber router which is 12V 2.5A
Will this setup work?
Please reply
Hello DIY community
I need help ASAP
I m using this for my 12v and 1.5A router but when the router uses battery power it restarts again and again when both 2.4ghz and 5ghz band starts and are connected by devices.
Hi, This is known problem and I suggested to use 16v/4700mfd x 2 capacitor in parallel to output of boost converter. This will supply required power when time or restarting.
Note: Most of Power bank is inbuilt with this restart feature to avoid power surge issue.
so i just need the stepup module, if I have other stuff, right?
Yes just a stepup module
Hi,
Do we need to connect heat sink if using continuously with output at 9V and 1 amp ? How do we add a heat sink ?
@saura3h, heat sink is not necessary as the IC does not heat much. Provide some air vents if you are using a box that will desipate the heat.
I have Anker power bank powercore 20100. It seems it does not allow charging and discharging at same time. Also, these is a button to push to start the discharging. Can I covert it to UPS somehow?
Hi Amit, you can try replacing the power bank circuit board with a new one which has capability to charge and discharge simultaneously. Or else you can make use of the batteries and make a dedicated ups for router. I am working on same and a video will be uploaded this week.
@@DIYCommunity thanks - please upload a video soon. Please add a link to buy necessary circuit as I am not good in it.
Hi Amit, Thanks for your interest. stay connected!
hello i have same powerbank will it reduce battery life also im trying to splite dc cable bcoz i have both modem and router of 12 volt 0.5 amps so will it cause any damage to powerbak...
Hi, power bank will not get damaged and use the XL6009 module which will boost the voltage and maintain giving required current.
Also check out the other video posted in this channel on ups with inbuilt batteries which has a higher capacity and can easily power your router and modem together for more than 2.5hrs.
can i directly connect my power bank to router? Power bank 12 v 1.5 amp . Routers input 12 v 1 amp. Do i need circuit or just usb to double barrel pin (dc pin of router) . Plz clarify my doubt
Hi, using a mobile power bank which has a 5v output needs a step up circuit as in video. If you have a 12v battery backup Yes you can connect directly with a cable. Having more amp will not harm your router. It consumes only what it requires.
Hope this helps! Stay connected!
Hi
I have done the same thing as you did in the video without display but my router's power light blinks when ever I press the Power Bank button even I used xl6009 step up and goes to off position is there any suggestions from any one?
Hi, try reducing the cable length to your router. Also try plugging the usb which has more current output.
Can we keep connecting to power source to power bank. No damage to power bank right ? Is it replace standard ups feature ?
Yes you can keep the source connected. BMS inside will take care of charging and discharging.
When the power is back on will it charge the power bank battery?
Hi, yes it will start charging the battery bank.
If you see a restart when power resumes use 2 no of 4700uf/25v capacitors in parallel with output. As a safe start feature some power bank will restart when power resumes.
Hi, I have a jio router with 12Volts and 2.5Amps as input, will this same setup work for the router? Thanks in advance for the reply
Hi yes it works. If you are looking for a dedicated ups for your router then I have made a video on that. You can check if interested.
If my power bank has 12 v output do i need boost module?
Isnt usb limited to 5v
Hi, if it's a power bank for mobile phones obviously it will have an USB output of 5v so you need to use a boost converter. In case if you are having a 12v output then yes you can use it directly after checking the power rating of your WiFi router (__volt, __amp).
Bro my power bank is output of 9v 2a did it work for 12v 2.5a wifi router by step up module
Yes, adjust the voltage regulator output to match the voltage of your router.
Ok but how to adjust amp
Your router will take only what it needs. So no worries on adjusting the ampere.
Must be the powee bank has a pass trough supported?
Hi, Yes it should have that option. So that it will charge and discharge at same time.
Hi, wont this degrade the powerbank very quickly and it's constantly charging and discharging(there is no main supply to the router)?
Hi, every battery operated device will have charging and discharging capabilities. It doesn't mean the batteries will degrade. For example take you laptop.
use mains while electricity is there. use this module when it goes off
What about ampere ??
Hi, Can we keep power bank in always charging mode? Because, I do not want to change router pin when main power goes off. It should work like ups. But, my main doubt is, If we keep power bank in always charging mode, then it should not damage/blast the battery.
@Sagar, The main purpose of using power bank is to make it as an ups. You can keep the power bank always connected to supply as it has charging and overcharge protection circuit between your source and the batteries.
@@DIYCommunity I did the same set-up. I am using ambrane power bank and xl6009 module. Normally It is working when power bank is not in charging mode. But as soon as I connect charger to power bank. My router is shutting down.
@Sagar, looks like your Power bank does not support charging and discharging on same time. Did you get a chance to try with any other power bank ?
@@DIYCommunity Actually for normal mobile it supports charging when power bank is also getting charged. And yes. I tried with Intex power bank whether router is turning on when power bank is charging. But, it is not turning on router.
@Sagar, Thanks for sharing the information. I see another visitor commented that his powerbank restarts when plugged in charger but router boots back again. These all looks like specific to different powerbank.
If you have set the rated voltage as specified in your WiFi router then I suspect below may be the reasons for your router not turning ON.
1. Powerbank doesn't deliver the rated power to router(very rare case)
2. Faulty DC to DC converter module
Share us the results when you come across some alternative methods and make you router to work.
hello sir... when i connect this to power bank it starts and then at the same time its voltage starts to drop and within 5-10sec the power bank turns off... i am using MI 20000mah power bank
output 2x5.1V. 2.1A max 3.6A.
Hi Rohit, Thanks for letting me know. I need some information before answering this.
Did you use a DC to DC converter as suggested and turn up the voltage as needed?
What is you WiFi router input voltage and power rating ?
Is your power bank has charge in it ?
Have you tried connecting the power bank to charger and output to WiFi router with voltage converter module ?
DIY Community i am using the same converter xl6009. my power bank is fully charged i have tried both with and without charger. my router is 12v .5A.
i am not able to adjust the voltage as it rapidly starts to fall down when i check on multimeter.
@@ROHITSHARMA-nj5nh seems like your power bank doesn't power on without load. Press the switch ON and do the adjustment. After thay try connecting it to your WiFi Router. This module supports upto 3A load so it should not be a problem. When the voltage is set and connected to router there should not be any problem. Let me know the results and feel free to write if any assistance required.
Thanks for the video with detailed explanation.
1- How does your wifi does not go off when you disconnect power source, as the power bank does not have 4700uf capacitor, how is it retaining the fluctuation ?
2- I have Mi powerbank 2i 10000 mah. I tried with DC jack with USB, it works fine without DC-DC step up booster as the powerbank can boost up to 12V/1.5A and my router is 12v/0.5A.
Now only problem is the power fluctuation part, can I use 4700uf /25v (as I did not find 4700uf 16v in market) ?
Where should I place this capacitor? I have USB--DC Jack --Router now, shall I place capacitor as USB--4700uf capacitor--DC Jack--Router ?:
Please suggest.
Hi, Thanks for your compliment.
The capacitor on output voltage is suggested as a workaround to handle the surge when there is a power switching as recent power banks restarts when connected to mains/charger everytime. This is just to feed some voltage to your router when there is a changeover.
How mobile power bank works:
When charger is connected it restarts and will continue charging and discharging.
When charger is removed there is no such interruption and it continues to deliver output.
As you are using 5V to run your 12V router its performance may be affected and may be not suitable for long usage. Also the power bank is under enormous load which may affects its battery capacity. Kindly analyze and take appropriate action.
@@DIYCommunity Hi
I have added the link to the diagram of my current setup, pleae take a look and suggest where is the problem.
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I have added a 4700uf /25v between DC Jack and USB Cable.
I have also tested the capacitor using multimeter and it shows some random values and sets to 1 ( as per some videos online it means it works). Even after this router restarts if there is power fluctuations
Hi Avishek, Thanks for sharing, can I know what is the exact problem you are facing now ?
Best practice is to have minimal length of wire used from your boost converter to WiFi router. This will minimise the current losses.
@@DIYCommunity
I have short cables for both USB and DC pin , after the above setup shown in image, the capacitor is supposed to hold current for few seconds when power goes off, but now my router restarts when power goes off and it takes few seconds to come back from batter backup. I need no interruption here to keep wifi on always.
Hi Avishek, I got some feedback like some power bank restarts when main power resumes but not when there is a power cut. This problem seems new to me. Let me try reproducing that and fins a solution soon. Once I get a solution will communicate that to you. Meanwhile I have posted a video today on router ups with batteries. Watch the video when you have some time.
My router runs on 12 volt I have set the output to 12 volt even than as soon as I connect it with powerbank which is 10000 mah,it trips hence doesn't power the router, anything I am missing here or what can I do to make it work? I have invested lot of time and small bit of money and lots of expectations,don't wanna get it wasted please suggest anybody what to do?
Can we connect 9v battery directly to wifi
If your router is rated for 9v then you can connect a 9v battery directly.
bought it got the led on it but its turning off in 3 sec also the wifi isnt powering up
Hi, can you explain me what you brought and about your connections ?
Hello, I need to power a 5v router, Do i need the step-up boost convertor ? Or can i just use capacitors at the output of the power bank to prevent reset during power cutoff. PS I'm planning to use MI2i power bank. Will a 2x 25v +4700uF capacitor at output damage the power bank ? Thanks
Hi, you can use a step down converter and adjust the output to 5v to power your router. 2x 4700uf 6.3v is enough to power router during reset. None of these will harm your powerbank. Thanks
@@DIYCommunity Thank you for the quick reply! I was wondering if i really need the step down boost convertor if my router only uses 5v. What will happen if i only use 2x 6V-25V 4700uf capacitors directly at the output coming from the usb power bank? Do i need the boost convertor as a buffer or can i directly use capacitors on the usb output power cable without damage to power bank?
Yes you can avoid boost converter if your powerbank port supplies the required current. You can use a schottky diode inbetween usb port and capacitor to protect back flow of current if any. I don't see any other risk with this plan.
Is this works perfectly i Also need 5volt 1amp ups so i want to convert my power bank in ups please reply
Yes it works perfectly. Use 2 no of 4700uf/12v capacitors at input of router line to avoid getting disturbed during mains switching.
Hi..
I done with the connection and configured the voltage from 5V to 12V. But it is not working. It just boot up the router. Then, it blinks red light on the LOS. Am I missing any thing?
I used Mi power bank 5V 2A as an Input.
My router requires 12V 1A.
Hi, do not connect with longer wire from the module to your router. There will.me.more current losses. Try this as this was found by one of the subscriber and after reducing the wire length it worked for him.
Hey.. It works.. Thanks a lot!
You are welcome! and thanks for confirming ☺️
Sir jesa aap ne bataya mene same banaya mere paas 2 Power bank hai dono me same problem ah rahi hai mera jio fiber laga hua hai vo on to hota hai red light hi raheti hai or mobile pe wifi ka signal sirf 2 sec ke liye ata hai fir chala jata hai pls help voltage bhi 12 v de raha hu jo usko chahiye
Hi Aman, what is the ampere rating of your router ? The problem you described may be because of low ampere. You can try using 2 no of 25v/4700mfd capacitors in parallel to the dc converters output. This may help
I have mi power bank 2i. Out put rated as 2x 5.1v ~= 2.4 a. 9v/12v~=15w Max. Can it run 9v router and 12 v ont router?
Hi, yes you can run your router directly if its current rating is less than your powerbanks capacity. Use only 9v for 9v router.
Hi, yes it works perfectly. Add 2 no of 25v/4700mf capacitors parallel to output of buck converter. It will avoid switching when there is no main power and when it resumes back.
no dont do that. the other volts are for devices with fastcharge capabilities. router doesn't. it will take the normal 5v , thus u need a buck convertor
I have a 12v - 3.3 A router. What needs to be changed in setup?
I recommend you to check the actual current consumption using an ammeter at router input. If the actual power is less than 2A you can try the same module i have shown. I hope it should fall within 2A range.
@@DIYCommunity It is a router having 8 antennas/ triple bands and usb attached hard disk.
Hi, you can measure the actual current drawn and buy accordingly or plan for using a 5A converter.
@@DIYCommunity you mean 5A booster?
@@DIYCommunity I bought an ambrane 20000 mah power bank with pass through feature, used your setup and it is working fine on one router which is rated at 2A but my main router (tplink ax6600) which is rated at 3.3A getting reboot loop with this setup. I think the current is the issue.
Can you recommend a hugher rater Ampere booster?
Update: I tested with plugging in a charger to the power bank and router restarts, also while turning main power on and off, router restarts.
Hi bro. Could you please check the voltage after connecting load. Will it decrease? If it decrease means, does this affect the router?
Hi, the voltage decreases a little. But it doesn't affect your router. And moreover all routers consumes less than 15watt so there should not be any big difference in voltage.
@@DIYCommunity Thank you so much bro👍🏻. Most useful video I've seen in youtube in this category
Hi from where u got this box?
Hi Ajithkumar, I made this box from flat pvc conduit.
My router is 12v & 2amp. Will it work for me? Once there is a power outage will it continue to work or do a boot?
Yes you can use for your router. Kindly choose a dc-dc converter which supports upto 3amp. It will be on continuous and no need a boot.
Thanks 😊
Module is heating bro . It produces more heat cant able to touch that.what can be done for this problem?
Hi, are you using XL6009 ?. Heating happens if the current drawn is more than 3A. What is your router specification ?
@@DIYCommunity yes iam using the same module.
Router specs:12V DC/0.5A
Hi, there may be 2 reasons.
1. Your power bank output less than 1A.
2. Faulty module
does it any danger of overheating of powerbank while is suplying constant power to a modem???
greetings
Hi, A standard power bank will not heat as the Ampere drawn is within its limit.
@@DIYCommunity Allright.
I'll tell you this one:
I have a router (12V 1.5 A)
My PWBK (a Redmii 20.000 mAh doesn't set up its 12V. It just freeze at 5V. Apparently this is because a router has not a return signal of charge like a cell phone. I've been thinking in add a voltage regulator. Connected between two boxes. What you think????
Thanks
Hi Alfre Mes, Yes you need to use a boost converter module to adjust the output voltage to match your router needs. Same has been shown in this video. Hope this helps. Thank you!
Mine is a High Powered Router which requires an input of 12V 2A (Jio Router). And my powerbank maximum output is 12V 1.5A.(18 watt fast charge). Will that be ok if i plug it directly or do i need this step up process.( which you mentioned in the video)
Please reply i am in desperate need of a solution to this problem.
Hi Shiva, sure we can find a solution.
the DC converter module XL6009 which we used here can support upto 3A current output. So I recommend you to use this in-between your powerbank and Router. As there is pot to adjust the voltage, set it to 12v as mentioned in router. This setup should be strong enough to delivery the current without an extra load to your powerbank.
@@DIYCommunity My question is that , " Is this DC converter module XL6009 Compulsory in my case or is it ok to connect the powerbank directly?"
@@shivapraneeth7355 If you are planning to use it directly then measure the exact current drawn by your router. If this seems less than 1.5A then you can use it. If the current drawn is more (say 2A) as mentioned in router then you may experience your powerbank shuts off and starts again. I recommend you to use the DC converter module as it acts as a safety barrier. All the best!
If I do this with 20000mah powerbank for 12v router how much duration will it last?
Hi, it depends on the battery health and power consumed by your router. Have to do a trial and error to find it out.
Good video but if you solder the LED volt meter to the board on the wrong end you cant just cut the video rectify your issue and continue the video. Some poor soul might not pick up on the fact that it was initially soldered on the input terminal and then later changed to the output terminal if they follow the video step by step.
Thanks Lorenzo Lawrence! Noted
After power cut wifi router restart
Can you make a similar conversion to power up laptop WITHOUT INTERNAL BATTERY.
POWERBANK serves as the only power source for a laptop without internal battery.
Hi, yes we can build an external battery source for laptop. If planned it should be same wattage as mentioned in your laptop charger.
This can be used for laptops with or without inbuilt batteries.
@@DIYCommunity Thank you very much for your reply. I am just confused about connecting the dc jack from powerbank to laptop because powerbank normally has usb ports.
Hi, powerbank not the usb ports can be used as they deliver lower power. If you are planning to make a powerbank for your laptop choose battery and BMS according to the rated voltage and current it need. And you should be using same charger port in your laptop.
@@DIYCommunity Sure. Thanks again. Maybe this could be your next project? 😊
You are welcome! Let me add this to my list :-)
I have a doubt. Since the charging input is 5v and discharging is of 9v then the discharging would be faster than charging so will it not affect battery life??
Hi Shiv, good question! Lithium ion battery life is calculated based on charging cycles and here the module boost the power and not drawing 9v directly from power bank. Though this is used as a backup when there is electricity interuption, Battery life is not affected.
@@DIYCommunity ok thank u for ur response. Actually I removed my battery from the power bank and tried to fit it again but the charging and discharging is not working so can u suggest any charging and discharging module with 12v input since for charging the battery i am thinking of using the original adapter of my router. It's adapter has 12v and 1.5amp output
Hey Shiv, looks like you are trying to make a 12v battery. I recommend you to use a BMS circuit which charges each cell evenly and gives the battery a longer life. BMS module will change and discharge the battery upto safer limits and protects from overcharge and deep discharging. Select a BMS as per your battery type.
@@DIYCommunity actually my battery is a normal lithium battery with 10000mah used in redmi power bank. Since a router may be better if it's used with its original adapter I want to charge my battery with that adapter itself. So will it be safe for my battery??
Hi, you can charge a battery with specified voltage only. The power bank batteries are arranged in parallel and need only 4.2 volt to charge them. Whereas your router adapter is of 9v or 12v which cannot be used to charge the battery without a regular circuit- BMS(Battery Management System).
Well all my other 12v devices work without a hitch but my primary router didn't work the module heated bad it wasn't fried or anything but the router never powered on. It is a nokia fiber router the adapter says it's rated output is 12v 1.5amps
Hi Thanks for sharing your experience. It shouldn't have happened as this module supports upto 3A. I have tested it with full load. check your adaptor connections/ pinpoints of DC jack once again. Some adaptor may have a reverse position also. If possible try with another module as there can be chances of a malfunctioning module.
@@DIYCommunity What do you mean by reverse position? Please excuse my ignorance on this subject
@@DIYCommunity I have the same module that you do and yes I have a spare module too I'll try that one too
@@DIYCommunity I switched the module and it doesn't heat up like the other one and the router powered up but it reboots without properly booting
Ok thanks for the update. Have you tried powering the router with any other power adapter ? Is that working ? Couldn't guess exactly what is happening here. Trying to make out all the possible options to find the issue.
can i use 12V UPS for my 9V wifi router?
Hi, No you cannot connect 12v for your 9v router. You may blow it up by connecting higher voltage. Make use of a Stepdown DC converter and reduce the output voltage as mentioned in your WiFi router.
@@DIYCommunity thank you for the quick reply. Subbing you. 👍
Thank you 😊
Wat about the amps..My router requires 12V and 0.5 amps so how to adjust the current?
@Debojeet, This circuit support upto 3 Amp. Just set the output voltage to 12v. No need of any current adjustments. Your Router will draw only 0.5Amp
@@DIYCommunity thanks🤝🤝
You are welcome. Stay safe. Stay connected!
@@DIYCommunity one more doubt🙏. What if I buy a 12V battery and plug it directly,will it damage the inner circuitry of the router.?
@Debojeet, yes you can connect a 12v battery, but it needs a charging and overcharge protection circuit.
I am using tlmr 100 ,it's 9 volt router. But it doesn't works. Just power on router then restarted. Not stable. It power on for few seconds only.any solution
Hi, can you tell me what boost converter you have used ? Also tell me your Powerbank model and length of wire used from boost converter to wifi router.
@@DIYCommunity I am using ca 6009 module. Ambrane 10000mh Power bank
@@DIYCommunity does the wire length create problems.
Hi Abhishek, Powerbank and boost converter looks good. Yes the wire length should be minimal as there may be current losses if a length of wire is more. Try making the wire length less than a foot so that it should work.
@@DIYCommunity one thing I have noticed that my another router tenda n301 with specifications 9v 600ma working fine.but my 4g lte router tlmr100 with specifications 9v 850ma not working.
Thanks for making this video. What if my router is 12v 2amps , so a single powerbank can not output 24wats so i am just asking can i use 2 or 3 powerbanks to fullfill that requirment ?
Hi, Thanks for your compliments. The step up module I used in this video can boost upto 35v 3A. I have tested with a DLink 12v 2A and it worked well. You can give a try and share your observations. All the best! Stay connected.
@@DIYCommunity okay but you didnt showed it in tge video how to boost ampere as my router supports 12v - 2 A
Hi, these is no ampere settings needed and the option is also not available in the boost converter I suggested. It will pass upto 3A load. Anyways a home router will not be more than 20 watts. So give a try by connecting a boost module and making its output to 12v.
@@DIYCommunity my router needs 12v and 2.5A which means 30w
Hi, yes the rated power is 30w but actual measurements will show less than 20w only. So will be around 1.5amp max. I have measured my Nokia router and my assumption it will be same will others make as well as a typical home wifi router is rated between 5 to 20w.
I did the same thing It works well .but when I connect the charger to the powerbank the router gets low power like it has not get enough power . but using a voltmeter I gt same output eeither the charger is conncted or disconnected.Please give me solution
Hi Arenif Arnab, This happens because recent power banks comes with a protection circuit which will restart when powered/plugged to charger. To over come this try putting a 25v 4700uf capacitor at the output of power module. This will save some energy and releases when power bank goes for a restart. Share your results which can give others an idea. Stay connected! Thanks.
@@DIYCommunity I have connected 25v 4700uf Capacitor at the output of the booster circuit.But now the powerbank is also not giving enough power.Output is same
Hi, Okay I feel something needs extra here. What type of power bank you use and what is the max output ampere mentioned on usb ?
@@DIYCommunity I am using a china normal powrbank and its output is 5v 2.0 amp
Okay, sorry you ask you another question. What's you WiFi router power specifications ? and which power booster you are using ?
I bought the same module. It didn't work with my Huawei 12V 2A router fiber connectivity.
Hi Chris, Thanks for letting us know. Did you check the voltage output from the module ? Is that adjusted to 12v ? If these are set rite the next step is to check if the router can be powered by any other 12v adapter because Few routers works with OEM adapter only as they transfer some feedback.
@@DIYCommunity Yes, voltage was 12.1. I guess it could be either the adapter compatibility you mentioned or the output was nowhere near 2A.
Hi Chris, Thanks for confirming. Try with an other powerbank If you have or you if like to build you own ups I have made an other video on ups with inbuilt batteries. Help yourself to check out that video. Stay connected!
@@DIYCommunity Thanks! Will do.
I have tested with mi 30000mah power bank and mi 2i 2000 mah power bank by using the module it only powers the router but doesn't give any internet my router specification 12v 1.5amp .router lights keeps on blinking do you have any suggestions @DIY Community
Hi, did you get the SSID displayed in you phone/laptop. If yes then issue could be with internet provider side. If you still don't get the SSID then router is not powered up properly. What step up module you use ?
@@DIYCommunitySSID is not displayed I have given 12.1v used xl6009 stepup but the lights keep on blinking
Could be issue with converter module. You can cross check inca.se you have another one. May I know what router you have ?
@@DIYCommunity the router I used AP fiber module working perfectly
Okay. Reduce the wire length to less than a feet. It should work.
Hi...I have Redmi 20000 mAh powerbank.
Can I connect router directly?
My router input : 5V-1A.
And another one: 12V- 0.5A.
Redmi Power bank output
Single port: 5.1V-2.4A
9V-2A max.
Portronics power bank: 5V-1.0A
Which one can work directly, please advice.
Hi Satyajit, you can use both the powerbank directly to your 5v router as the output voltage is not more than 5.1v.
You have to use a boost converter to run your 12v router. All the best!
Hi Pal!
did you solve this issue???
I have the same powerbank (Redmi 20K mAh)
A router 12 V 1.5 A
The thing is that the real voltage from PWBK is 5V no matters what you try to do. If the set doesn´t detect a propper device conected, it will never step up it's voltage. Since the router is not a batery, the PWBK just send 5 V
Did you solved it???
greetings
12v router kam korega???
Yes, it works
Can I order that mini converter?
Hi Ronald, yes you can order for a XL6009 boost converter.
sir, aisa maine try kiya tha , par powerbak me charger connect karne se 1-2 sec k liye output voltage drop hota hai aur router fir se on hota hai,maine output me capacitor v lagaye fir v nahi huwa ,aur dusra prblm powerbank charge nahi hota hai , kyu ki router ka load jyada hota hai isliye powerbank bahut slow charge hota hai , iska koi upai hai??
Hi, you can try using 2 no of 16v/4700mfd capacitors in parallel to the boost converter output. By using this the power is being fed by these capacitors during restart of your powerbank.
@@DIYCommunity aur powerbank charge nahi hota uske k liye kya kare, charger jyada amp ka use kare?
Okay this seems like your power bank is old model and which does not charge while discharging. In that case you need to have a power bank which can charge and discharge at same time.
arey why do u want to keep the powerbank supplying power to the wifi? it will damage ur powerbank badly
What about power bank if powerbank will over charged then it will bulge right?! Then the life of power bank will gone.
@ravi kumar, power has in-built overcharge protection circuit and there will be no harm if the power bank connected continuously. And life of power bank depends on cells used inside and the charge cycles for which it is designed for.
what is actual backup you r getting with these powerbank
Hi, when I tested it gave me 2.5hrs backup and it always depend on quality of Powerbank and capacity, then I made a dedicated ups and shifted to that setup which gives me more than 5hrs of backup. Check my other video on Router UPS if interested.
@@DIYCommunity yes i have tried that too but i think i have problem with my bms board so need to buy again
Okay, let me know if any assistance required. All the best!
Stay connected and stay safe.
I have few doubts @DIY Community
1. How many hours of backup do we get(1device/2devices)?
2. I have a FTTH convertor which run at 12V-0.5A and my router 9V - 0.9A(So i suppose i need to buy two modules and connect to powerbank)
3. Can 1 powerbank support these two devices?
Hope you answer it; Thanks in advance ;)
@ Nemuri Shiva Sai, I have answered your queries below.
1. Backup depends on power pank capacity. A 10000mah power bank can give a backup of 3-4hrs for a router of capacity 12v 0.5A.
2. As your FTTH converter and router operates at different voltage you need to use two individual modules and make the voltage settings accordingly.
3. Yes you can power both devices with one power bank provided your power bank has two usb outputs.
Backup depends on your powerbank capacity. Again every make has different characteristics and backup is not same with all.
Hope I have cleared your doubts.
Let me know the results.
Stay connected with us!
@@DIYCommunity Yeah bro thanks for answering these ✌️ Well I think I'll just get a 20k mAh Power bank and use it as my daily driver and when im at home I'll just connect it to the routers.
One issue i am seeing is while power goes off, USB power bank drops output voltage. Due to this router restart. This is really annoying. I am having Mi 2i Power bank.
Hi, this is due to a safety functionality of your power bank. Use 2 no of 16v/4700mfd capacitors in parallel to the boost converter output. By using this the power is being fed by these capacitors during restart of your powerbank. This is been tested and working fine
did it work bro?
@@LiegeMaximo yet to try.. ordered them. Will update later..
Tried adding two 16v 4700uf caps at output in parallel. Still same issue persists. As soon as put power bank on charge it drop output and router keeps on blinking.
Without power bank plug on charge, router works.
Hi, what's the ampere rating of your router. It worked with 1A router. Add one more in parallel and try if possible.
Sir agar ye stepup boost converter by chance kharab ho jata to kahi ye output me direct power bank ki supply to nhi dega?
No Problem Akshat, As your power bank output is only 5volt it will not damage your router in any mean. Also we are using it for a constant load application so very less chances of failure.
@@DIYCommunity sir i am using 12v big battery agar step up converter kharab ho jata hai to wo 12v big battery ki supply direct to output me nhi dega
Hi Akshat, if you router input is 12v then no problem even if you are using the big battery directly. With this DC converter your circuit will be safer even when the battery is in charging mode. You can go ahead
@@DIYCommunity sir mera router 12v 2amp ka h agar kabhi step up boost converter kharab ho jata hai to battery ka output direct to router me nhi chala jayega? Ki agar stepup boost converter kharab hoga to wo output dena band kardega ya fir battery ka dega direct
Dear, the router will consume only what it is designed. Even if you connect a 150ah battery it will not burn the router. Just check whether voltage matches then you are good to go.
Converter stops output if it fails. Hope I have answered your queries
Power Bank is still charging and same time it output will happen any issue please reply
And 10000 mah powerbank In 12v two device backup
No issues seen so far. You can use it while charging. And based on ampere output and power consumed by routers you can add one or two. You have to try this out.
@@DIYCommunity thank you very much my two router 12v 0.5 A and another 12v 0.5A
Hi, seems like you can use both with same boost converter. First connect one and when you connect second one check whether the module gets heats up, if so you may have to add one more module.
@@DIYCommunity so I have to buy two module for two router
Power bank kounsi hai? Link/name?
Hi, What I have shown in video is Ambrane 10000mAh powerbank and this is 3 year old model. All latest power bank will work same as shown in this video.
Please note that many power banks like MI power banks are not supporting Uninterruptible function, they take 1-2 seconds of downtime when the mains (charging power) switches from On to Off or Off to On
@greatidea11, Appreciated! Thanks you for letting us know.
Do you have a list that does support ? I'm searching for such power banks desperately
Hi Sanyog, I don't have a list. A standard powerbank has these information in its product description. You can check and buy.
@@DIYCommunity unfortunately this feature is not advertised much so it's really hard finding powerbanks with such feature. Can you just tell which powerbank you're using and share the link so that I can get exactly the same?
My router turns on by this and after it starts in about 20sec it goes off and again restart why is that
Hi, I need to know below details to understand your problem.
-What powerbank you are using ?
-Which router and what is the power rating ?
-Did you set correct output voltage in the boost converter module ?
@@DIYCommunity
10000mAh powerbank
12V --1A Router
Yes I send the correct power to 12V
Hi Yeshan, I do have same setup. Do you also use XL6009 ? Or some other buck converter.
Make the cable length shorter. There may be a current loos when long cables used. Make your cable length as short as possible and check again. Thanks.
I am used same Router same Power Bank But Still Once Power goes Off my Router gets reboot...
I tried with Mi Power Bank as well... But same result....
May you please share the solution for this issue...
Hi Prashant, Thanks for sharing your findings. Try adding a 16v/4700uf capacitor in output of DC module. This will provide a bridge when there is a power switching. Stay connected stay safe ☺️
@@DIYCommunity should we solder the capacitance in the board?? Can u tell how the capacitance should ne connected in the board
Hi Shiv, if you gave the above issue try connecting a capacitor which was mentioned in above comment. This is just to store some energy and use when there is a switching between main source and batteries
@@DIYCommunity yes but i want to know how to use that capacitance in that board like how to solder it
Connect it to the output of the module. Check for polarity and connect it accordingly
Power banks can output in multiple different voltages why do we even need that circuit
Hi, mobile power banks are fixed to 5 volt output. For example If you find a 12v power bank and your router needs 12v supply you are ready to use it without any extra circuit/module.
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This is not UPS! UPS means uninterruptible power supply. Power was interrupted when you connected power bank to the charger.
Hi Igor M, Thanks for your comment! with a capacitor at output based on current rating inline with the router this has been achieved without interruption.
You can also kindly check out another video uploaded on UPS with inbuilt battery and BMS circuit.
@@DIYCommunity You should make a video to show us how to do it with capacitor. Most of us already have power bank and don't want to buy separate batteries.
Sure, I can make a video and upload.
@@DIYCommunity eagerly waiting
Hi Igor, by connecting 2 no of 25v/4700uf capacitor in parallel to buck converter output this issue can be solved. This is tested by one of the subscriber and it is perfectly working.
Bro mine not working
Hi, can you explain me more on what is happening ?
@@DIYCommunitymodem specifications 12v 1amp
Hi Avinash. Before connecting the router adjust the output voltage of buck converter to 12v and then connect your router. As this is a direct voltage conversion it should work. If you still face issues check whether buck converter is working correctly. Let me know if you need any help.
@@DIYCommunity yes bro it's working well and I adjusted to 12.40v but router is on not even a single led
Okay if the router is not powering on with 12v then you should check what's the problem happening in router. For that connect the router adapter and check whether is works. If that works the ups method should also work.
This is not a UPS, Its just backup.
Wat is the difference
fake video..when power is off..router will off few second..then again start
Hi, This is because of functionality of your power bank. Use 2 no of 16v/4700 mfd capacitors in parallel to the output of boost converter. This will solve the issue. nothing to fake here. Many are using this and getting benefitted. Kindly read the older comments.