https://forum.bell.ca/t5/internet/should-the-modem-be-plugged-into-a-power-bar-for-surge/m-p/7298#M2432 <P>Should the bell modem be plugged into a power bar to provide surge protection in case of power outages?</P> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:30:23 GMT BBCC 2025-06-19T14:30:23Z https://forum.bell.ca/t5/internet/should-the-modem-be-plugged-into-a-power-bar-for-surge/m-p/7298#M2432 <P>Should the bell modem be plugged into a power bar to provide surge protection in case of power outages?</P> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:30:23 GMT https://forum.bell.ca/t5/internet/should-the-modem-be-plugged-into-a-power-bar-for-surge/m-p/7298#M2432 BBCC 2025-06-19T14:30:23Z https://forum.bell.ca/t5/internet/should-the-modem-be-plugged-into-a-power-bar-for-surge/m-p/7321#M2442 <P>Hi&nbsp;<a href="https://forum.bell.ca/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/1253132557">@BBCC</a>&nbsp;,</P><P>I assume you're using the HH4000, which has no backup battery. If you are concerned about power outages, you should plug your Home Hub into a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply).</P><P>This will give you sufficient time to properly shut down the modem and any other gear you have plugged in to the UPS.</P> Fri, 26 Aug 2022 14:43:07 GMT https://forum.bell.ca/t5/internet/should-the-modem-be-plugged-into-a-power-bar-for-surge/m-p/7321#M2442 ZaneP 2022-08-26T14:43:07Z