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Posted: 2/19/2021 12:08:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryOriginally Posted By 67Firebird: Originally Posted By sizzlin_bacon: This is right in my wheelhouse. Rural WA State, clear view of Northern sky, 20 minutes south of Canada. How do I get in on the test? https://www.starlink.com/ I don't know much about what I'd be looking at speed-wise. How does this compare to Xfinity/cable internet speed-wise? I don't have internet at home because it is poor quality DSL (3 megabytes per second  ). I also don't have cable because it is too expensive for minimal content worth watching.For someone in Starlink's service band, would I be getting decent speeds for streaming or perhaps gaming? Thanks. |
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Posted: 2/19/2021 12:33:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoundFX: Yup, same story here. Only just became available to us. They said it’s still a pilot program even. Too early to say much about reliability, but the speed smokes what I had. They had the gateway delivered in less than two days, and I had it up and running within twenty minutes (easy setup). The speed ebbs and flows a little. I’m guessing that priority gets shuffled to nearby drivers on calls or something. But if you take your time and experiment with placement it can be decent. I’m getting around 40-60 mbps, with only four bars (what they call “very good” reception). Placement makes a big difference, with even a couple inches difference taking me down to three bars. The app is handy for checking reception and deciding on placement. That said, they sent me the older gateway. The new one looks like a “trash can” circa 2013 Mac Pro. The one they sent doesn’t even do 5G and looks like a white plastic Mac mini. But we called to bitch and they’re overnighting a new one when they get more of them in. So my setup is just LTE at the moment. Hoping that the 5G capable gateway takes it further, but even if it doesn’t this is WAY faster than what I had. Was paying $174/mo for 12 down and 3 up. There just aren’t many options for how rural we are. This CRUSHES that, and $50/mo. No brainer. So far, anyway. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoundFX: Originally Posted By cb4017: Interesting. Not available a week ago. After seeing your post I checked T-Mobile availability. What do ya know. Now available here too. If you would, let me know how that works for you. Reliability, speed etc. Almost anything would be better than the crappy DSL we have now. Yup, same story here. Only just became available to us. They said it’s still a pilot program even. Too early to say much about reliability, but the speed smokes what I had. They had the gateway delivered in less than two days, and I had it up and running within twenty minutes (easy setup). The speed ebbs and flows a little. I’m guessing that priority gets shuffled to nearby drivers on calls or something. But if you take your time and experiment with placement it can be decent. I’m getting around 40-60 mbps, with only four bars (what they call “very good” reception). Placement makes a big difference, with even a couple inches difference taking me down to three bars. The app is handy for checking reception and deciding on placement. That said, they sent me the older gateway. The new one looks like a “trash can” circa 2013 Mac Pro. The one they sent doesn’t even do 5G and looks like a white plastic Mac mini. But we called to bitch and they’re overnighting a new one when they get more of them in. So my setup is just LTE at the moment. Hoping that the 5G capable gateway takes it further, but even if it doesn’t this is WAY faster than what I had. Was paying $174/mo for 12 down and 3 up. There just aren’t many options for how rural we are. This CRUSHES that, and $50/mo. No brainer. So far, anyway. Well hell. T-Mobile not available at my address but is a few houses down the road. WTF! Guess I'm still waiting on Starlink. |
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Posted: 2/19/2021 2:59:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sizzlin_bacon: I don't know much about what I'd be looking at speed-wise. How does this compare to Xfinity/cable internet speed-wise? I don't have internet at home because it is poor quality DSL (3 megabytes per second ). I also don't have cable because it is too expensive for minimal content worth watching.For someone in Starlink's service band, would I be getting decent speeds for streaming or perhaps gaming? Thanks. Starlink will be fine for streaming and gaming, but cable will still blow it away. Cable will give twice or more of the bandwidth, for half or less of the cost. Unless you're at the point where you need two connections either for reliability or to aggregate them, then cable is the obvious choice. |
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Posted: 2/19/2021 6:06:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DaTrueDave: Starlink will be fine for streaming and gaming, but cable will still blow it away. Cable will give twice or more of the bandwidth, for half or less of the cost. Unless you're at the point where you need two connections either for reliability or to aggregate them, then cable is the obvious choice. If you're even got the option of cable, you're likely not the Starlink target market anyway. It's more for folks like us, where are options are semi-reliable WISPS (if available), LTE setups (if available), or heaven forbid, HughesNet. |
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Posted: 2/19/2021 6:15:33 PM EDT
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Just for data points I sent my info a few months ago.
Received an e-mail today that it will be available in my area of N.E. Ohio near the end of 2021. I have a cable connection that provides 170 Mbps up and 15 down for $68.95 monthly, MUCH higher speed are available, of no use to me for browsing. I still say, as I always have, that Starlink is a Blessing for those who need it. I remember the late 1990's, logging in via modem, making my coffee, walking the Dogs and Hoping that I was connected before I had to leave for work. |
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Posted: 2/19/2021 6:35:28 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Harvster]
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I'm on day 3 here in Southern Michigan . It's not often that high( that was five minutes ago). It is usually in the 60-80 range but seems to swing between 15 and 150 a lot. Quite stable so far with very few interruptions. Everything is noticeably faster. I just plugged their ethernet output from the POE block into my ASUS router and it works just fine.
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Posted: 2/19/2021 8:14:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Harvster: I'm on day 3 here in Southern Michigan . It's not often that high( that was five minutes ago). It is usually in the 60-80 range but seems to swing between 15 and 150 a lot. Quite stable so far with very few interruptions. Everything is noticeably faster. I just plugged their ethernet output from the POE block into my ASUS router and it works just fine. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/197072/FireShot_Capture_136_-_Speedtest_by_Ookl-1832496.png Yeah...I'm currently paying $99/mo for this. So you can imagine my hope for Starlink to work...  Attached File |
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Posted: 2/19/2021 10:08:52 PM EDT
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I tried to register with Starlink a couple of months ago, but it just went round and round. Today it accepted my address. I paid my $99 and after years of HughesNet I'm really excited.
After reading about you guys and T-Mobile I may do that in the interim. I use T-Mobile on my IPhone and it's rock solid since I installed a WeBoost on the house. HughesNet sucks ass. It claims 25 mbps, but a speed test says 6.5, and I'm paying $95 a month.
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Posted: 2/19/2021 10:19:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By motoguy: If you're even got the option of cable, you're likely not the Starlink target market anyway. It's more for folks like us, where are options are semi-reliable WISPS (if available), LTE setups (if available), or heaven forbid, HughesNet. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By motoguy: Originally Posted By DaTrueDave: Starlink will be fine for streaming and gaming, but cable will still blow it away. Cable will give twice or more of the bandwidth, for half or less of the cost. Unless you're at the point where you need two connections either for reliability or to aggregate them, then cable is the obvious choice. If you're even got the option of cable, you're likely not the Starlink target market anyway. It's more for folks like us, where are options are semi-reliable WISPS (if available), LTE setups (if available), or heaven forbid, HughesNet. |
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Posted: 2/19/2021 11:51:34 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/20/2021 1:08:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Drugmanrx: Ordered 2 weeks ago and got this email tonight (4 times). Strange. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/326156/Screenshot_20210219-214840_Gmail_jpg-1832989.JPG I also ordered 2 weeks ago and just got that email 6 times 
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Posted: 2/20/2021 1:17:24 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Dusty1450]
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I am thinking about ordering starlink.
It is starting to look like I don't have any other options other than another hacked together 4g lte setup. If my current att plan goes down, I am only left with the data on my verizon phone. None of the wireless carriers seem to offer an official home internet plan at my address. Do you think the $499 equipment charge for starlink is alot of money? I thought it sounded kind of expensive, but I live rather cheap so I am kind of out of touch with some of this stuff. Is there any way the equipment could be sold or transferred later on? For example if someone decides to end the service after a year or two? |
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Posted: 2/20/2021 4:52:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dusty1450: I am thinking about ordering starlink. It is starting to look like I don't have any other options other than another hacked together 4g lte setup. If my current att plan goes down, I am only left with the data on my verizon phone. None of the wireless carriers seem to offer an official home internet plan at my address. Do you think the $499 equipment charge for starlink is alot of money? I thought it sounded kind of expensive, but I live rather cheap so I am kind of out of touch with some of this stuff. Is there any way the equipment could be sold or transferred later on? For example if someone decides to end the service after a year or two? I paid $1000 to install a 40' tower so I could access my local wisp's signal (trees on neighbors land were in the way) $500 is a bargain. Luckily, I should be able to sell my tower. I'll still have a 4' cube of concrete in my field that was the base of said tower. |
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Posted: 2/20/2021 6:16:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mcnizzle: I'll still have a 4' cube of concrete in my field that was the base of said tower. Launch pad for fireworks. 
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Posted: 2/20/2021 7:31:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mcnizzle: I paid $1000 to install a 40' tower so I could access my local wisp's signal (trees on neighbors land were in the way) $500 is a bargain. Luckily, I should be able to sell my tower. I'll still have a 4' cube of concrete in my field that was the base of said tower. Are you trees going to block your starlink? |
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Posted: 2/20/2021 8:30:58 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Muad]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Harvster: I'm on day 3 here in Southern Michigan . It's not often that high( that was five minutes ago). It is usually in the 60-80 range but seems to swing between 15 and 150 a lot. Quite stable so far with very few interruptions. Everything is noticeably faster. I just plugged their ethernet output from the POE block into my ASUS router and it works just fine. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/197072/FireShot_Capture_136_-_Speedtest_by_Ookl-1832496.png How long have you had it? I preordered the day they opened it up to everyone, and am in NW Ohio. I live out in BFE, so Starlink is my only hope. My conformation email said mid-late 2021 for fulfillment :( |
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Posted: 2/20/2021 8:32:12 PM EDT
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Paid my $100, and got in line this afternoon.
Two is one, and one is none. 
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Posted: 2/20/2021 8:34:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Muad]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Drugmanrx: Ordered 2 weeks ago and got this email tonight (4 times). Strange. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/326156/Screenshot_20210219-214840_Gmail_jpg-1832989.JPG I so hope I get an email like that soon. I have very few options, cellular sucks here, and the local WISP says I need a 75' tower because of my woods and those around me. Have been getting buy with mobile hotspot, but at best we get 2 bars 4GLTE, thanks to a booster with an antenna on the roof. As an ITpro, it's had not having decent, reliable internet at home. |
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Posted: 2/20/2021 8:37:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mcnizzle: I paid $1000 to install a 40' tower so I could access my local wisp's signal (trees on neighbors land were in the way) $500 is a bargain. Luckily, I should be able to sell my tower. I'll still have a 4' cube of concrete in my field that was the base of said tower. The tower I was looking at was $2500 for the kit, plus that or more would be required in concrete (self supporting, no guy wires). When I first moved out here, it was on the agenda as I was self employed and needed it. Took a local gov job and put it on the back burner. Then came starlink, and I thanked God for Elon. |
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Posted: 2/20/2021 8:38:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Subnet: Paid my $100, and got in line this afternoon. Two is one, and one is none. Brah, do you even SD-WAN |
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Posted: 2/20/2021 8:43:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Muad: Brah, do you even SD-WAN Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Muad: Originally Posted By Subnet: Paid my $100, and got in line this afternoon. Two is one, and one is none. Brah, do you even SD-WAN 
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Posted: 2/20/2021 8:49:32 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Muad]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Subnet: Bruh, I was doing GRE tunnels before we had a cute name for it. I was more speaking to the use of SD-WAN with redundant WAN connections. You know, for fail-over, load balancing, etc. All things everyone needs for home interwebz
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Posted: 2/20/2021 8:52:10 PM EDT
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I was looking at it. The cost is twice what I'm paying now. We'll see how it pans out.
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Posted: 2/20/2021 9:15:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Muad: I was more speaking to the use of SD-WAN with redundant WAN connections. You know, for fail-over, load balancing, etc. All things everyone needs for home interwebz Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Muad: Originally Posted By Subnet: Bruh, I was doing GRE tunnels before we had a cute name for it. I was more speaking to the use of SD-WAN with redundant WAN connections. You know, for fail-over, load balancing, etc. All things everyone needs for home interwebz |
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Posted: 2/20/2021 11:02:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Subnet: Paid my $100, and got in line this afternoon. Two is one, and one is none. I got my "invite" today. Seriously considering it as a backup, to see if it will work as a mobile device (camping) and familiarizing myself with how it installs, sets up and functions (I deal with stuff like this for a living). Ooh, I just thought of another use for it. I can have a valid, usable internet connection at construction sites and get my work more completed prior to the homeowner getting their ISP connected. |
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Posted: 2/20/2021 11:07:19 PM EDT
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Hopefully this puts downwards pressure on other ISPs such as Xfinity and Comcast, to stop fucking over users.
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Posted: 2/20/2021 11:38:13 PM EDT
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Day one.
So far so good. Was down for about 20 minutes an hour after getting it up. Most likely it updated. 70/20 up/down |
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Posted: 2/20/2021 11:50:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MedicBob: Day one. So far so good. Was down for about 20 minutes an hour after getting it up. Most likely it updated. 70/20 up/down |
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Posted: 2/20/2021 11:55:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By way2qwk4u: Ordered mine at day of opening for pre orders. Only internet we have is att hot spot. Crazy thing is there fiber 2 miles from the house. Which is nutz. The fiber line out here ends an 1/8 of a mile up the street. They won’t approve the zone our little street is on without 29 houses showing interest. I’m pretty sure there isn’t even 29 houses 
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Posted: 2/20/2021 11:56:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Atomic_Ferret: I got my "invite" today. Seriously considering it as a backup, to see if it will work as a mobile device (camping) and familiarizing myself with how it installs, sets up and functions (I deal with stuff like this for a living). Ooh, I just thought of another use for it. I can have a valid, usable internet connection at construction sites and get my work more completed prior to the homeowner getting their ISP connected. Some of what I read suggests that it only works in your designated/home cell. They may allow mobile use in the future. I just have no idea what has to occur for that to happen. |
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Posted: 2/21/2021 12:40:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sailsail: What frequency is the router? Can it do 2.4 and the 5? Or one or the other? A bunch of my cameras and smaller devices are 2.4 only. @sailsail No idea actually. I am just using the Starlink WiFi to test and ensure it actually works. You can use your own WiFI router and ditch the Starlink one. Basically the actual router, POE, etc. is in the power brick. The provided WAP does have a pass through port also. |
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Posted: 2/21/2021 12:51:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Atomic_Ferret: I got my "invite" today. Seriously considering it as a backup, to see if it will work as a mobile device (camping) and familiarizing myself with how it installs, sets up and functions (I deal with stuff like this for a living). Ooh, I just thought of another use for it. I can have a valid, usable internet connection at construction sites and get my work more completed prior to the homeowner getting their ISP connected. Starlink is not supporting mobile service right now. The satellites will be expecting you to be at a fix location and won't listen nor broadcast to another location if you move your antenna. |
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Posted: 2/21/2021 12:53:58 AM EDT
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If I'm using a jet-pack as my primary internet today, is there a way to use the jet pack as backup automatically with starlink?
The jet-pack only has wifi as a connection option. |
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Posted: 2/21/2021 1:03:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Erkeric: I dont think they have named a price yet but they did hint at around 80. Something along the lines of "people are paying 80 for shitty internet and thats what we are trying to fix" Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Erkeric: Originally Posted By BlaineBug: I get 200 mb with Comcast for $50/month. I understand in rural areas that is not available. What is the cost of Starlink's 100 mb package? And I assume you need a satellite dish? There used to be a nationwide satellite internet provider formerly called first DirecWay and then Hughes Net. From what I recall it was pretty pricey so they were obviously taking advantage of those with no other choice but dial-up. I dont think they have named a price yet but they did hint at around 80. Something along the lines of "people are paying 80 for shitty internet and thats what we are trying to fix" Per the pre order $500 equipment fee (75%refunds w/ return of equipment) and $100/mo. $99 deposit for pre order with 100% refunds if canceled prior to shipping. Expected delivery is 2-6 months for my AO |
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Posted: 2/21/2021 1:04:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ordnance: Unfortunately, I'm getting ready to pack it up and send it back. I was very hopeful to finally get some decent internet out in my rural area in Northwestern Oregon. Got the beta test offer and received the hardware a couple weeks ago. My speeds have been pretty slow in comparison to what others are reporting, typically 27-34 Mbps down. But that's much better than the 5 or 6 Mbps I'm getting on my Verizon MiFi connection and good enough for my needs. The bad news is my house is surrounded by 80-90ft Douglas fir trees that obstruct much of the sky. The Starlink connection now works about 60%-70% of the time with 30% to 40% downtime as the satellites pass overhead. Makes it very frustrating to do much online with the connection switching on and off constantly. It looks like my best option now is to move to a T-mobile wifi hotspot device. Similar to what I have with Verizon but 1/3 less cost and 6 times the data. Can you do a tower? I saw a dishy at the top of a 60 foot tower out SE of Grand Ronde. Too bad you can't send it to me, I'd be happy to give it a nice home. I used the app to check for obstructions. I was shocked at how much it could handle. My house will be fine in spite of trees to the north. |
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Posted: 2/21/2021 1:04:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MatthewDB: If I'm using a jet-pack as my primary internet today, is there a way to use the jet pack as backup automatically with starlink? The jet-pack only has wifi as a connection option. @matthewdb yes https://www.amazon.com/Peplink-Balance-Multi-WAN-Router-BPL-031-LTE/dp/B00JCKW93K or use a different hotspot like netgear that has an ethernet port and a cheaper dual wan router. I am considering using a dual wan router and keeping dsl as a backup. |
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Posted: 2/21/2021 1:11:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MatthewDB: If I'm using a jet-pack as my primary internet today, is there a way to use the jet pack as backup automatically with starlink? The jet-pack only has wifi as a connection option. Yes, it's possible. Lots of products out there I'm sure, the FortiNet FortiExtender comes to mind as I'm a FortiNet guy. Would pair well with a FortiGate as another WAN interface in a SD-WAN scenario. You could then setup a failover policy to use the LTE connection if Starlink went down. I'm sure there are cheaper ways to achieve this though. FortiNet gear is very reasonably priced for enterprise level gear, but spendy for home networks. That said, I'll be running a FortiGate 60E/F when I get my starlink going. Does the $99 plan include a static IP? I wonder if that's an option if not? Not a deal breaker, but would be nice. |
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Posted: 2/21/2021 1:21:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MatthewDB: Starlink is not supporting mobile service right now. The satellites will be expecting you to be at a fix location and won't listen nor broadcast to another location if you move your antenna. Yep. Eagerly keeping an ear open for the day that happens, though. |
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Posted: 2/21/2021 9:00:06 AM EDT
[Last Edit: mcnizzle]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Drugmanrx: Are you trees going to block your starlink? No. The tower is about 250' away from my house and the trees are about 1/4 mile away. I can mount the starlink on my roof and have a nice clear view of the sky. ETA: I still have a Directv dish mounted on the roof. Is there an adapter that I can use to mount the dishy to the directv mount? |
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Posted: 2/21/2021 9:11:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mcnizzle: No. The tower is about 250' away from my house and the trees are about 1/4 mile away. I can mount the starlink on my roof and have a nice clear view of the sky. ETA: I still have a Directv dish mounted on the roof. Is there an adapter that I can use to mount the dishy to the directv mount? |
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Posted: 2/21/2021 10:44:11 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By MedicBob: @sailsail No idea actually. I am just using the Starlink WiFi to test and ensure it actually works. You can use your own WiFI router and ditch the Starlink one. Basically the actual router, POE, etc. is in the power brick. The provided WAP does have a pass through port also. @MedicBob You sure the router is in the brick? if so it would need to be labeled as such right...if I am not mistaken the brick is just an AC adapter and PoE injector. The modem(?) is onboard the terminal and new age artwork thing is labeled router next to the factory reset switch. As far as Ethernet goes I think the brick is just a pass through |
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Posted: 2/21/2021 1:17:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Blasko: @MedicBob You sure the router is in the brick? if so it would need to be labeled as such right...if I am not mistaken the brick is just an AC adapter and PoE injector. The modem(?) is onboard the terminal and new age artwork thing is labeled router next to the factory reset switch. As far as Ethernet goes I think the brick is just a pass through Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Blasko: Originally Posted By MedicBob: @sailsail No idea actually. I am just using the Starlink WiFi to test and ensure it actually works. You can use your own WiFI router and ditch the Starlink one. Basically the actual router, POE, etc. is in the power brick. The provided WAP does have a pass through port also. @MedicBob You sure the router is in the brick? if so it would need to be labeled as such right...if I am not mistaken the brick is just an AC adapter and PoE injector. The modem(?) is onboard the terminal and new age artwork thing is labeled router next to the factory reset switch. As far as Ethernet goes I think the brick is just a pass through @Blasko Considering Starlink is doing their own thing in regards to POE being different, it is really an educated guess. It is stated by Starlink that you can bring your own router/WAP and that you do not have to use their white router/WAP. There has to be another networking component, a modem, somewhere and that leaves the Dishy McFlatface and the power brick. I haven't read of anyone getting rid of the power brick, it appears to be essential to everything working. There does appear to be groups attempting to specifically identify the POE standard and replicate it. Reading on Reddit someone has managed to extend their cable to almost 1000 feet, but they are still using the Starlink power brick and couldn't eliminate it. I think of it this way, if not the white router/WAP and not the power brick, you should be able to plug the dish, if it is the modem, directly into your own router as long as you can provide power to the dish. No one has gotten that to work. I have a simple understanding of how this all works and am trying to keep it as simple as possible. I certainly can be wrong and have not tested much further then some simple attempts at reconfiguration. An issue is what the tech savvy know is a router to what a lay person thinks is one to what Starlink has actually made a router. I certainly like the idea of the dish being a modem and the power brick being only that. I rewatched the dish teardown and it certainly appears to be the "modem" of the system, but I don't believe anyone has torn down the power brick yet as looked to see if anything else lurks in there other then just the POE. So I can certainly be wrong and should have clarified that in my post to SailSail |
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Posted: 2/21/2021 2:23:17 PM EDT
[#43]
People are having good experience so far.
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Posted: 2/21/2021 2:28:41 PM EDT
[#44]
Can I travel with Starlink, or move it to a different address?
Starlink satellites are scheduled to send internet down to all users within a designated area on the ground. This designated area is referred to as a cell. Your Starlink is assigned to a single cell. If you move your Starlink outside of its assigned cell, a satellite will not be scheduled to serve your Starlink and you will not receive internet. This is constrained by geometry and is not arbitrary geofencing. |
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Posted: 2/21/2021 2:31:44 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/21/2021 11:53:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MedicBob: @sailsail No idea actually. I am just using the Starlink WiFi to test and ensure it actually works. You can use your own WiFI router and ditch the Starlink one. Basically the actual router, POE, etc. is in the power brick. The provided WAP does have a pass through port also. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MedicBob: Originally Posted By sailsail: What frequency is the router? Can it do 2.4 and the 5? Or one or the other? A bunch of my cameras and smaller devices are 2.4 only. @sailsail No idea actually. I am just using the Starlink WiFi to test and ensure it actually works. You can use your own WiFI router and ditch the Starlink one. Basically the actual router, POE, etc. is in the power brick. The provided WAP does have a pass through port also. |
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Posted: 2/22/2021 3:14:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Balista: People are having good experience so far. https://i.redd.it/m9762n257ni61.jpg That is pretty remarkable. |
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Posted: 2/22/2021 5:47:46 PM EDT
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Starlink poised to double its speeds to ~300 Mbps by the end of the year
"Starlink may already be providing rapid web access to several remote areas today, but the satellite internet service is poised to get even better this year. As per recent comments on Twitter from SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, Starlink’s speeds should double to about ~300 Mbps later this year, with latency dropping to about ~20 ms. " |
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Posted: 2/22/2021 7:34:14 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Muad: How long have you had it? I preordered the day they opened it up to everyone, and am in NW Ohio. I live out in BFE, so Starlink is my only hope. My conformation email said mid-late 2021 for fulfillment :( Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Muad: Originally Posted By Harvster: I'm on day 3 here in Southern Michigan . It's not often that high( that was five minutes ago). It is usually in the 60-80 range but seems to swing between 15 and 150 a lot. Quite stable so far with very few interruptions. Everything is noticeably faster. I just plugged their ethernet output from the POE block into my ASUS router and it works just fine. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/197072/FireShot_Capture_136_-_Speedtest_by_Ookl-1832496.png How long have you had it? I preordered the day they opened it up to everyone, and am in NW Ohio. I live out in BFE, so Starlink is my only hope. My conformation email said mid-late 2021 for fulfillment :( Mid to late 2021 here as well. Northern Maine. |
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Posted: 2/22/2021 7:38:15 PM EDT
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I have Charter cable here. I still preordered Starlink. Having a second option is necessary to me personally.
Also, I like to support Elon's endeavors in any way I can. |
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