Starlink

[BigBlue1]

I have the Deco M9+ system. Has worked great for our wifi in our house. Three mesh nodes, one hard-wired to the network where SL lives, the other two wirelessly linked. Made a huge difference in signal strength throughout the house. If anyone has wifi signal issues I highly recommend a mesh system and the Decos are good ones.

 

[JRH02]

I've had SL for a few years now and its worked perfectly fine for us. We have zero cell phone reception so all calls for us come and go via SL. I have a few services that require a cabled connection so I added the ethernet adapter and an old switch to support their connection which is the only thing added other than what came in the box. When I set the system up the best place for the SL router/WiFi has on a window sill. 90' away from that window is my shop - a metal pole structure. Once inside the WiFi drops substantially but a text will still make it while inside the shop. So I've thought about adding a repeater. Any suggestions? There are so many devices so I'm asking here what you use and would recommend in terms of IP voice/text support vs price. for the repeater while in the shop?

If I like it I may add the same in the opposite direction for the barn and animal pens. I do have power at the shop and the opposite direction by the barn. Of note, the only reason I haven't done a 'mesh' is that we live in a heavily treed area and I am done with trenching through tree roots and laying conduit to get power to remote devices. I will not mess with anything battery powered so I'll stay with locations where the power is already in place.

 

[ponytug]

Any of the outdoor rated ones (TP-link, etc.) will pull in the signal, and can be cabled to a second one inside. However, although it is pricier, I would serious consider using a POE switch in the shop wired to an outdoor access point to pick up the house, and a wired indoor access point to cover the shop/barn. If you get a managed switch, you will be able to easily check on the system(s) from the house. If you have a long run to the house, you might be happier with point to point connections,Lao called building bridges, rather than trying to stretch the house WiFi signal.

I think it depends on your budget and how much signal and bandwidth you want in the outbuildings.

All the best,

Peter

 

[BigBlue1]

I've had SL for a few years now and its worked perfectly fine for us. We have zero cell phone reception so all calls for us come and go via SL. I have a few services that require a cabled connection so I added the ethernet adapter and an old switch to support their connection which is the only thing added other than what came in the box. When I set the system up the best place for the SL router/WiFi has on a window sill. 90' away from that window is my shop - a metal pole structure. Once inside the WiFi drops substantially but a text will still make it while inside the shop. So I've thought about adding a repeater. Any suggestions? There are so many devices so I'm asking here what you use and would recommend in terms of IP voice/text support vs price. for the repeater while in the shop?

If I like it I may add the same in the opposite direction for the barn and animal pens. I do have power at the shop and the opposite direction by the barn. Of note, the only reason I haven't done a 'mesh' is that we live in a heavily treed area and I am done with trenching through tree roots and laying conduit to get power to remote devices. I will not mess with anything battery powered so I'll stay with locations where the power is already in place.

Don't use a repeater. They cut the bandwidth in half due to their design. Look into a wireless bridge. As long as you have line of sight between the buildings they can work for miles. They aren't that expensive either. That's how I get wifi to my metal pole barn which is 200' from the house. And I don't even have them fixed mounted... just propped in windows on each building generally aiming in the direction of the other.

 

[JethroB]

As I’ve said I’ve been pleased with StarLink for over 2 years now. ,,,, But I got a call from the local Verizon store yesterday asking if I was pleased with my cell service ( ie. Fishing for me to upgrade ) I took the opportunity to ask if wireless home internet was available yet for me. After a little digging he said yes as they were just beginning to roll it out in my area. $40-$60 a month with no data limits. Huh. I’m going to need to reevaluate $120/month Star Link at some point.

 

[scootr]

As I’ve said I’ve been pleased with StarLink for over 2 years now. ,,,, But I got a call from the local Verizon store yesterday asking if I was pleased with my cell service ( ie. Fishing for me to upgrade ) I took the opportunity to ask if wireless home internet was available yet for me. After a little digging he said yes as they were just beginning to roll it out in my area. $40-$60 a month with no data limits. Huh. I’m going to need to reevaluate $120/month Star Link at some point.

My wife uses Verizon Wifi and it suks compared to my ATT&T or Starlink. Of course it depends upon the quality and capacity of the cell service in your area.
I think you get what you pay for.

 

[WM75Guy]

Spectrum just laid fiber down the road along the front of our property. They are coming out today to connect 300mbps for $49.99/mo to the house, plus $14.99/mo for a landline. Next Wednesday they are connecting 100mbps for $29.99/mo to the shop, plus a landline. That will be our phone for the stained-glass business. It will lower my current landline & internet cost by $55 a month plus giving us a separate phone line for the shop.

 

[LouNY]

What you can do when people have limited options

 

[K5lwq]

What you can do when people have limited options

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I received the same message 2/21/23.

 

[gsganzer]

I just got my Starlink equipment yesterday. I'll set it up this morning.

Quick question on the phone app. Can it be controlled/monitored from multiple phones? The Starlink is in my name, but I travel a bunch, and my wife might need to check it too, when I'm away. Can we both download the app and have access?