I am in Taringa currently, and we have lost power, which got me to thinking how everyone copes internet connectivity wise, when there is an Energex power failure in your local area.
Most ADSL connection providers seem to offer a dial up backup connection. Though some only offer 4 hours a month, or have other dubious restrictions.
Am wondering how many of you have an adsl modem or router that can be setup to fall back onto the dial up connection. And what you do when the lights go off.
Would also be interested to know whether blackouts, brownouts etc are becoming more common in your area. In my experience, power outages are on the increase, and I think this is being overlooked by the powers that would impose electronic banking upon us.
Obviously, I am writing this from a notebook on battery power. I assume if you have desktops and no backup generator, you don't have an option but to go home or repaint the office. Would appear there is virtually nothing you can do in a modern office without power nowadays- pabx, computers, lights are out...
Most ADSL connection providers seem to offer a dial up backup connection. Though some only offer 4 hours a month, or have other dubious restrictions.
Am wondering how many of you have an adsl modem or router that can be setup to fall back onto the dial up connection. And what you do when the lights go off.
Would also be interested to know whether blackouts, brownouts etc are becoming more common in your area. In my experience, power outages are on the increase, and I think this is being overlooked by the powers that would impose electronic banking upon us.
Obviously, I am writing this from a notebook on battery power. I assume if you have desktops and no backup generator, you don't have an option but to go home or repaint the office. Would appear there is virtually nothing you can do in a modern office without power nowadays- pabx, computers, lights are out...
