Starlink

[kcflhrc]

Can one of you networking experts explain why every ISP that I know of limits the up bandwidth to a small fraction of the down?

Ours is 940 symmetrical as is Google fiber and most ISP's that have fiber

 

[jaydee325]

Ours is 940 symmetrical as is Google fiber and most ISP's that have fiber

That flew right over my head! (LOL)

Care to put that into laymans terms?

 

[John_Mc]

That flew right over my head! (LOL)

Care to put that into laymans terms?

Same upload speed as download speed

 

[kcflhrc]

That flew right over my head! (LOL)

Care to put that into laymans terms?

940 up and down

 

[cqaigy2]

940 up and down

That's what we get for our managed 1 Gb symmetrical fiber around here.

 

[plowhog]

Is there any word on user configuration of Starlink? I saw in their order form that the router config is stored in Starlink's cloud, and you can only access it that way.

I'd like to:
a) have a static IP,
b) be able to network many devices behind their router using hardwire ethernet, and network switches,
c) also connect to the router using wifi (for guests.)

Anyone know if those things are possible?

 

[rekees4300]

Starlink Pre-Orders are Now Available on First-Come, First-Served Basis for $99 which is refundable. Folks who pre-order have priority when coverage becomes available in their area.

SpaceX Starlink Internet Pre-Orders Now Available on First-Come, First-Served Basis - TeslaNorth.com

Starlink

Starlink

 

[ponytug]

Thanks! That is some progress. The website estimates mid to late 2021 for 37 degrees north.

All the best,

Peter

 

[downsizingnow48]

I got a beta invite today. approx 39 degrees north. California north coast.

 

[riptides]

I signed up for a beta invite, and placed my order yesterday, I sit just below 39 degrees.

 

[LouNY]

Well I got the promotion to sign up for the "priority" list for the same mid to late 2021 time frame.

 

[kcflhrc]

Is there any word on user configuration of Starlink? I saw in their order form that the router config is stored in Starlink's cloud, and you can only access it that way.

I'd like to:
a) have a static IP,
b) be able to network many devices behind their router using hardwire ethernet, and network switches,
c) also connect to the router using wifi (for guests.)

Anyone know if those things are possible?

I don't know for sure about any of your questions. However, this being a Beta Trial my guess is some of your wants won't happen. Particularly the static IP, but there are ways around an actual static IP with a VPN service if it is absolutely necessary. Virtual Static I believe is what they call it. More than likely Starlink will be set up for DHCP but I don't even know if there is an ethernet port on their modem/router to connect to an additional router. It just may be COAX in and nothing out but WiFi. I haven't actually seen their device.

 

[ponytug]

I don't know for sure about any of your questions. However, this being a Beta Trial my guess is some of your wants won't happen. Particularly the static IP, but there are ways around an actual static IP with a VPN service if it is absolutely necessary. Virtual Static I believe is what they call it. More than likely Starlink will be set up for DHCP but I don't even know if there is an ethernet port on their modem/router to connect to an additional router. It just may be COAX in and nothing out but WiFi. I haven't actually seen their device.

If you are really interested in the details, I would head over to Reddit and their Starlink community.

To plowhog's questions;

The Starlink router has a free Ethernet port and WiFi.

You can add additional networked devices. If you add your own routers, you will need to configure them either as slaves to the Starlink router using its DHCP, or on their own subnet with their own DHCP. Both are straightforward.

I'm doubtful that you would get a static IP; they aren't available now. Why would you want one in this day and age?

All the best,

Peter

 

[kcflhrc]

A static IP has significant advantages over DHCP if you work from home. Hopefully Starlink has their DHCP set up for local IP addressing so you get the local TV Channels you want with a streaming service. Otherwise you may get local TV channels from Chicago if you live in Kansas. Web Hosting, etc., there are a slew of reasons to have a static IP address. Most don't need one but with Covid I'm putting in more and more static IP's than I ever have. VOIP works better with a static IP also in m experience. I got my invite also from Starlink but I'm going to pass, at least for now. My 4GLTE works very well and about 1/4 the monthly cost of Starlink.

 

[shooterdon]

Starlink Pre-Orders are Now Available on First-Come, First-Served Basis for $99 which is refundable. Folks who pre-order have priority when coverage becomes available in their area.

SpaceX Starlink Internet Pre-Orders Now Available on First-Come, First-Served Basis - TeslaNorth.com

Starlink

Starlink

Thanks for posting. Just paid the $99 and will see what happens. I suspect everyone is getting the same "available mid to late 2021" message.

 

[riptides]

.... My 4GLTE works very well and about 1/4 the monthly cost of Starlink.

So your saying your 4GLTE connections costs you 25 dollars a month?

Is it unlimited? Does it throttle? Who is the provider?

 

[kcflhrc]

So your saying your 4GLTE connections costs you 25 dollars a month?

Is it unlimited? Does it throttle? Who is the provider?

It is actually $23 a month. The old Mobley Plan with AT&T. I put the SIM out of the Mobley in a Netgear 4GLTE modem with a Nighthawk router behind it. Unlimited, doesn't throttle and runs between 50 and 70 meg down. The Mobley plan is not available any more . However, Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T now have 4GLTE packages for home use for $50 to $60 a month. If you have good cell service with a provider more than likely you can get their Home Internet plan.

Here's one with T-Mobile Unlimited High-Speed In-Home Internet Services from T-Mobile

Verizon Verizon LTE Home Internet Service - Using Our 4G Network to Bring You Suburban, Urban and Rural Internet

Now I do realize there are literally thousands of people that live more rural than me where Starlink is going to be their savior. But for me, I'm pretty close to a major highway, so this works perfect for me.

 

[riptides]

It is actually $23 a month. The old Mobley Plan with AT&T. I put the SIM out of the Mobley in a Netgear 4GLTE modem with a Nighthawk router behind it. Unlimited, doesn't throttle and runs between 50 and 70 meg down. The Mobley plan is not available any more . However, Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T now have 4GLTE packages for home use for $50 to $60 a month. If you have good cell service with a provider more than likely you can get their Home Internet plan.

Here's one with T-Mobile Unlimited High-Speed In-Home Internet Services from T-Mobile

Verizon Verizon LTE Home Internet Service - Using Our 4G Network to Bring You Suburban, Urban and Rural Internet

Now I do realize there are literally thousands of people that live more rural than me where Starlink is going to be their savior. But for me, I'm pretty close to a major highway, so this works perfect for me.

Ahh... yes, forgot about the Mobley.

No cellular service provides their home plans for my area. I go through a MVNO to get Verizon data services. Verizon says no on their Home Plan, even though I have LTE data services through a MVNO and a Verizon MiFi plan. Pretty odd. They cannot explain technically why they are not offering their home plan.

 

[deserteagle71]

Verizon Verizon LTE Home Internet Service - Using Our 4G Network to Bring You Suburban, Urban and Rural Internet

When I click on this link it brings up only Verizon ads for stuff I don't need, nothing about home internet service.

 

[kcflhrc]

When I click on this link it brings up only Verizon ads for stuff I don't need, nothing about home internet service.

Hmm, try this or just do a google search. Some have said it shows they cant get the service but when they call in they can. Who knows

Verizon LTE Home Internet Service - Using Our 4G Network to Bring You Suburban, Urban and Rural Internet