Starlink

[scootr]

Thanks for the reply. I'm not router experienced. Been on air-cards and cellphone wifi for a long time.
I think I meant wifi not BT. So your saying one device can be on Ethernet cable and another or many on the wifi signal at one time.

 

[LouNY]

Yes, they can. You will only have ethernet cable capability with the newer rectangular antenna with the extra cost dongle.

It connects to the cable coming from the antenna then it plugs into the SL router with the ethernet port available for your equipment.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I originally put my router in my garage, basically behind a steel door. I could use WiFi thru at least 3 walls. The starlink app has a range function where you can walk around your house and map your signal strength

This is where I’m currently connected to my mesh unit, diagonal side of the same story of the house. Direct line is going thru 4 walls.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I have 20 devices connected. The network map shows the signal level of each one. I cut off the list of each device from the pic.

 

[BigBlue1]

What is the consensus on hardwire vs BT for the router connection. And what kind of range are you seeing indoors with normal stud and drywall construction?
If I use an Ethernet cable to my PC so I can game online in the evening - can I still use BT on another device at the same time? Or is it one or the other? Anybody know, thank you

I have an original SL system which has a single ethernet output by default. I connected the SL router to a simple 4-port switch. From there, one connection to my TP Link Deco M9 mesh system which distributes wifi throughout the house and the two PCs which I wanted direct (non-wifi) connection. This works beautifully for me.

I strongly recommend getting a mesh wifi setup if you have a larger house and are experiencing wifi signal strength issues. They work wonderfully to provide consistent, strong wifi signal across a building. Just look for a mesh system with a dedicated backhaul channel (connecting mesh nodes together on a separate channel).

 

[scootr]

I see there is going to be a learning curve I'm looking forward to this upgrade! Thanks for your replies and I'm sure I'll have more Qs when it gets here. Click image to see the joke.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Actually very little learning curve. Pretty much plug and play.

 

[BigBlue1]

I see there is going to be a learning curve I'm looking forward to this upgrade! Thanks for your replies and I'm sure I'll have more Qs when it gets here. Click image to see the joke.

The Starlink system itself is very easy. The complexity comes in if/when your home networking needs are challenging.

 

[kf4uda]

Got another e-mail today from Starlink stating that residential service in my area is estimated mid 2023. They offered a "best effort" service for the time being.

"What is Best Effort?

Best Effort enables typical internet activity with the understanding that Best Effort users will be deprioritized behind Residential users.

The monthly service charge is the same but unlike Residential, Best Effort users will have the option to pause service on their account page."

I ordered it as well as a long wall mount and ethernet adapter. I guess I will find out if their "best effort" service is better than the wifi service I have now. I can tell you for certain that it wouldn't take much. Once I get it and have a little time on it I will update this thread with my experiences.

 

[scootr]

I almost ordered the mesh router from Starlink. But I see there are much better mesh routers that work well with starlink available. Can you guys tell me what you are using and how it's working? I'm looking at this on Amazon > https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Z2XXFFW?tag=theapprovedmodems-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1


Is it true what I read that the dish will mainly look north?