Starlink

[AnotherBueller]

I'm considering Starlink at my place. There is really no reliable wired or fiber internet available for my location. I currently get it over the air with a line-of-site receiver on the side of my house. I usually get between 40-50 MBPS but it drops out often enough that it's annoying. My biggest concern is with it being installed on the roof. I really don't want any holes through my shingles, but it sounds like that's the only option. Do any of you have any input on that?

My neighbor just lays hers on the lawn. moves it when cutting grass and puts it back when shes done or when the wind blows from the east.

 

[kf4uda]

I had the first oddity with Starlink this morning. Our power went out for about an hour and a half. When it came back on I had to reconfigure Starlink's wifi. I set it up with the same network name and password and everything connected as before. I have never had to do that before.

 

[AnotherBueller]

I had the first oddity with Starlink this morning. Our power went out for about an hour and a half. When it came back on I had to reconfigure Starlink's wifi. I set it up with the same network name and password and everything connected as before. I have never had to do that before.

I hope I never have to do that. I have my star link router and TV on a UPS from APC 1100

 

[ponytug]

I had the first oddity with Starlink this morning. Our power went out for about an hour and a half. When it came back on I had to reconfigure Starlink's wifi. I set it up with the same network name and password and everything connected as before. I have never had to do that before.

That's weird. Ours has been subject to more than a few glitches and I have never had to do that. I hope it is just a one time thing for you.

All the best, Peter

 

[JRH02]

I hope I never have to do that. I have my star link router and TV on a UPS from APC 1100

Excellent note. In December my Gen2 Dishy permanently failed to reboot after a software update. It was replaced with a Gen3. It's a technical AND power improvement over the Gen2 but uses no more 120vac power in service. Power from a UPS would cover most outages that grid reliant folks would experience.

 

[grsthegreat]

I had the first oddity with Starlink this morning. Our power went out for about an hour and a half. When it came back on I had to reconfigure Starlink's wifi. I set it up with the same network name and password and everything connected as before. I have never had to do that before.

My starlink router and the wifi router (ported starlink) are on a UPS power device to prevent these kind of issues. Display estimates a 125 minute backup. This, plus whole house generator means….no issues. I also got tired of my main TV having to go thru long reboot after outage or power glitch, so I have a UPS on the tv also. It’s weird to be in a house at night and all the lights go out, but tv is still playing movie. 15 seconds later everything is back up and running on generator, still watching movie and wife is still searching on iPad. We get a lot of outages here in the sticks.

 

[Cycledude]

Received this email from Starlink about a week ago, it does sound interesting​

Starting at $50/mo for Fast, Reliable Internet​

Starlink is offering new Residential service plans delivering high-speed internet designed for every need:

New Residential Plans​

• Residential 100 Mbps: Reliable, affordable home internet service for seamless connectivity with speeds up to 100 Mbps. Select areas.
• Residential 200 Mbps: Fast, reliable internet service for everyday home use with speeds up to 200 Mbps. Select areas.
• Residential Max: Our best performing home internet service with maximum speeds available—up to 400+ Mbps. With this plan, you can opt in for a free Mini Kit with flexible, discounted service plans to use while traveling, camping, boating, RVing, and more in 150+ markets.

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