Backup Power for Routers and ONTs: Choosing the Right UPS
Understanding the Short-Outage Problem for Network Equipment
Routers, modems, and ONTs are highly sensitive to even brief interruptions in grid power. A short outage, a voltage drop, or unstable grid conditions can cause these devices to reboot or lose service entirely, disrupting connectivity for households and businesses alike. For professional project customers—telecom operators, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), broadband network companies, fiber network operators, and system integrators—this is not a minor inconvenience but a recurring operational challenge that affects service reliability across large deployments.
Compounding this issue is the risk of improper UPS selection. Choosing a backup power unit without carefully matching voltage, current, peak load, and connector type to the actual device can lead to application failure, even when a UPS is technically installed. This is where Shanghai Mylion New Energy Co., Ltd., operating under the brand MYLION, positions itself as a specialized B2B backup power partner and OEM/ODM project partner for the telecom, ISP, broadband, and security sectors.
A Foundation Built on Lithium Battery and Mini UPS Expertise
Headquartered in Shanghai, China, with business coverage extending globally, MYLION brings 13+ years of experience in Lithium Battery technology and 10+ years of experience in Mini UPS development to its product line. This depth of technical background informs the company's core value proposition: evaluating solutions based on real device voltage, working current, peak/startup behavior, and installation environment, followed by technical confirmation and connector/cable matching to reduce selection errors. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all product, MYLION's approach is to support more reliable DC backup deployment by addressing the specific electrical characteristics of each application.
A Structured Product Matrix Covering Ten Solutions
MYLION's current portfolio includes 10 products organized into distinct series, each addressing a different combination of voltage, power, and runtime requirements.
The 12V Standard Series covers entry-level to mainstream broadband backup needs. The MU26W delivers 2.5A continuous / 3A maximum 12V DC output with 18.72Wh of battery energy, using a DC5521 input and DC5525 output interface, and is aimed at telecom, ISP, and home networking equipment. The MU48W offers the same 2.5A/3A output profile with a mid-range 29.6Wh capacity and a center-positive DC5525 output. The MU68W extends this further with 44.4Wh energy and a maximum 36W output (12V/3A), suited for professional ISP projects requiring extended runtime.
The 12V Long-Runtime Series, represented by the MU635W / MU635L, maintains the standard 2.5A continuous / 3A maximum output but raises battery energy to 75.6Wh, targeting long-duration power outages in residential or remote areas where standard CPE devices need prolonged service continuity.
For equipment with higher current demands, the 12V High-Power Series MU65W supports a 12V DC input of up to 6A and delivers 4A continuous / 5A maximum output (60W total), backed by 56.16Wh of battery energy. This series is designed for high-performance WiFi equipment and storage-integrated gateways that exceed standard 2.5A thresholds.
The 12V High-Power Long-Runtime Series, covering the MU35W / MU35L, combines the 4A continuous / 5A maximum output with 75.6Wh of battery capacity, addressing professional gateways that require both high peak current and long backup time.
The 12V + USB Multi-Output Series addresses scenarios where multiple devices need simultaneous backup. The MUJ46 provides 12V DC output (1.5A continuous / 2A maximum) alongside dual 5V/3A USB-A and USB-C outputs, within an 18W maximum total output limit and 37.44Wh battery energy—suited for small office / home office (SOHO) setups powering a router and a USB accessory together. The MUJ435 extends this concept with 50.4Wh of battery energy while maintaining the same 18W system limit and port configuration.
The AC-Input Dual Output Series ML1202AC uses LiFePO4 battery chemistry with a 100–240V AC input and two independent 12V DC output ports (2A each, 24W total system limit), supported by 25.6Wh of battery energy. This configuration simplifies deployment for combined ONT + Router installations by eliminating the need for an external DC adapter.
Emerging Development Directions
Beyond its current commercial lineup, MYLION is advancing two products in the project-evaluation stage. The MUC85 is a USB-C PD Mini UPS under development, designed for modern WiFi 6/7 devices requiring USB-C Power Delivery. It targets a USB-C PD input (65W standard / 100W max), with two USB-C outputs—up to 20V/3.25A (65W) and up to 12V/2.5A (30W)—paired with 92.16Wh of battery energy. The MU248 addresses a 24V / 48V Telecom Backup Direction, using LiFePO4 chemistry with a 48V / 60V DC input and independent 24V (3A) and 48V (1A) outputs within a 100W total power limit and 102.4Wh battery energy, intended for higher-voltage wireless CPE and radio bridge equipment.
Compatibility, Compliance, and Service Model
Across its portfolio, MYLION's products are compatible with routers, ONTs, ONUs, modems, gateways, CPE devices, and security/CCTV equipment, subject to electrical verification for each specific installation. Model-specific compliance is supported through UN38.3 and MSDS documentation, aligning with lithium battery transport and safety documentation requirements.
On the service side, MYLION operates as a B2B project partner offering requirement analysis, model matching, sample testing support, connector/cable matching, private labeling, and documentation coordination. This extends into managed pilot evaluation and mass-production preparation for OEM/ODM customers, along with custom enterprise and project-based pricing rather than fixed retail pricing. After-sales support continues through technical evaluation, model matching, and project-specific documentation coordination for device-side hardware installations at the subscriber-side equipment level.
Serving a Global Network of Infrastructure Partners
MYLION's client base spans telecom operators, Internet Service Providers, system integrators, distributors, brand owners, and OEM/ODM customers across the telecom, ISP, broadband, fiber networking, and security industries. Its technology partnerships with network equipment companies and fiber network operators further reinforce its position as a B2B partner supporting global ISP and broadband customer-premises deployments.

A Structured Approach to a Common Reliability Problem
For organizations evaluating backup power for routers and ONTs during short grid interruptions, the core challenge remains matching the right voltage, current, and connector configuration to the actual equipment in the field. MYLION's product matrix—spanning standard, long-runtime, high-power, multi-output, and AC-input configurations, plus emerging USB-C PD and higher-voltage telecom directions—reflects a methodical response to this problem, built on more than a decade of combined lithium battery and Mini UPS development experience.
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