Starlink

[IXLR8]

Seems to me there was a post on reddit that power was reduced to the 50-60 watt range, but I can't find it right now. I believe the full PDF on the new dish included power rating.

EDIT: Found the full PDF on the new dish. Power specs on the new rectangular dish are listed as being the same as the round dish. A poster on Reddit indicated the power was reduced to the numbers I posted above. Reportedly nobody has yet received the new rectangular dish so I have no idea where poster got those numbers.

 

[cjoffutt]

Starlink has redesigned its dish. Shape has changed from circle to rectangle. $500 price hasn't changed.

SpaceX Unveils Redesigned Second-Gen Starlink Dish

Hell, I'm at the point of not caring if the dish looks likes a scrotum, just ship it already, lol. Where I reside the only option for internet is via mobile phone, or that jank Hughes Net.

 

[TheMan419]

Also of importance is the wifi router built in can now operate in much wider temperature ranges. From -22 to +122 F. So as long as you can get power to the device you can put it just about anywhere. Then beam the wifi where you want it to bring it into the house. I currently have a set up that will work with this. I was trying to figure where I would put the thing on the houes due a lot of trees. Now I can put it on my garage or shop where I do not have heat and not worry about it. This is a game changer.

 

[bdhsfz6]

Starlink has redesigned its dish. Shape has changed from circle to rectangle. $500 price hasn't changed.

SpaceX Unveils Redesigned Second-Gen Starlink Dish

Is it still called "Dishy" ?

 

[BigBlue1]

Also of importance is the wifi router built in can now operate in much wider temperature ranges. From -22 to +122 F. So as long as you can get power to the device you can put it just about anywhere. Then beam the wifi where you want it to bring it into the house. I currently have a set up that will work with this. I was trying to figure where I would put the thing on the houes due a lot of trees. Now I can put it on my garage or shop where I do not have heat and not worry about it. This is a game changer.

To me, that actually makes it less useful for long distance use. Wifi is horrible to extend hundreds of feet reliably. Much easier is point-to-point wireless or fiber, both of which require ethernet to feed. So someone wanting to locate it more than the 100' stock cord (or 150?) will still need the ethernet adapter.

 

[cqaigy2]

To me, that actually makes it less useful for long distance use. Wifi is horrible to extend hundreds of feet reliably. Much easier is point-to-point wireless or fiber, both of which require ethernet to feed. So someone wanting to locate it more than the 100' stock cord (or 150?) will still need the ethernet adapter.

Never mind, i actually read the article. Was commenting on the earlier version of the dish

 

[LittleBill21]

To me, that actually makes it less useful for long distance use. Wifi is horrible to extend hundreds of feet reliably. Much easier is point-to-point wireless or fiber, both of which require ethernet to feed. So someone wanting to locate it more than the 100' stock cord (or 150?) will still need the ethernet adapter.

its now an addon for ethernet.

SpaceX Unveils Redesigned Second-Gen Starlink Dish

The new dish is slightly smaller and lighter, potentially making it easier for the company to mass-produce.

www.pcmag.com

 

[Hilbilly]

What is the ethernet connection used for and is it necessary?

 

[LittleBill21]

What is the ethernet connection used for and is it necessary?

it provides the internet access same as the wifi. the benefit is it is easier to extend the distance of modem to where you need internet, if say the antenna and modem have to placed far away due to obstructions

 

[Menagerie-Manor]

What is the ethernet connection used for and is it necessary?

I have direct burial ethernet cable from the receiver in the house up to my shop several hundred feet away connected to the shop router, nice solid internet service.

 

[BigBlue1]

its now an addon for ethernet.

SpaceX Unveils Redesigned Second-Gen Starlink Dish

The new dish is slightly smaller and lighter, potentially making it easier for the company to mass-produce.

www.pcmag.com

I know. That's why I referenced still needing the add-on ethernet adapter.

 

[BigBlue1]

What is the ethernet connection used for and is it necessary?

You can either hook up one client device for its network connection or you can use it to feed the WAN (input) side of a different wifi router or mesh system. The wifi router included with the dish is decent but some folks have other needs.

 

[rekees4300]

Is it still called "Dishy" ?

IDK ... Since it's smaller than "Dishy" perhaps "Minnie" would be appropriate?

 

[BigBlue1]

Stop giving it a nickname. Problem solved. It's the dish.

 

[Hilbilly]

Thanks for the info about the ethernet connection. Doesn't sound like I will need one.

 

[bdhsfz6]

Is anyone using the new Gen 2 dish yet and if so, what is the router range?

I want to mount it on my garage roof about 60' away from the house.

 

[LittleBill21]

Is anyone using the new Gen 2 dish yet and if so, what is the router range?

I want to mount it on my garage roof about 60' away from the house.

if u want any real speed, your going to have to go wired or directional antenna. especially going through a house.

 

[Fallon]

if u want any real speed, your going to have to go wired or directional antenna. especially going through a house.

I'll 2nd that. For moderate obstructions like a few walls or a few hundred feet a properly aimed directional antenna on 1 side will get the job done. With lots of distance you need high gain directional antennas on both ends. That won't get through thick obstructions though.

With a high gain directional antenna on you can hit in-flight wifi if you are near an airport. Not reliable at all & good luck tracking the plane for any length of time. That's at least 5,000'.

 

[bdhsfz6]

I'll 2nd that. For moderate obstructions like a few walls or a few hundred feet a properly aimed directional antenna on 1 side will get the job done. With lots of distance you need high gain directional antennas on both ends. That won't get through thick obstructions though.

With a high gain directional antenna on you can hit in-flight wifi if you are near an airport. Not reliable at all & good luck tracking the plane for any length of time. That's at least 5,000'.

Can you post a link to this high gain equipment and how would it connect it to the Gen 2 Starlink router?

 

[LittleBill21]

Can you post a link to this high gain equipment and how would it connect it to the Gen 2 Starlink router?

is it line of sight?

https://amzn.to/3qAVewI

you treat it like a long ethernet wire. you will need another Wifi AP in the house. and the ethernet addon if its gen2 for the starlink