Dual-link redundancy uses both 4G cellular and Ethernet connections to keep telecom cabinet power controllers online even if one link fails. Redundant power supplies and CPUs improve system reliability and prevent downtime in harsh environments. When a customer's physical location experiences a blackout or brownout, network equipment (such as routers, firewalls, and DHCP servers) can end up in a state that requires a reboot to resolve issues such as a stuck VoIP phone that cannot register, calls dropping, and call quality issues. Let's examine why this happens. What Happens to Your Modem and Router During a Power Outage? When a power outage occurs, the electricity supplying your modem and router is disrupted. Even if your internet provider is still online and functional, your local setup simply can't operate without electricity. Your router and modem are the. Switches in telecom closets must be provided with redundant power. Switches can function with only a single power supply, ensuring that in the event of a failure, at least one. Our own router can't use more than a few watts, so would be easy to power for 3 hours from a small battery, but we now have a FTTC connection, and there seems to be quite a bit of mains-powered gubbins in the street-corner cabinets.