Starlink

[mrmikey]

Daughters thinking of getting Starlink. I thought there was an app or similar that you could get to check for reception problems, trees or similar in the way, anyone know where it is? I looked but I'm either looking in the wrong spot or blind....possibly both LOL.

 

[JRH02]

Daughters thinking of getting Starlink. I thought there was an app or similar that you could get to check for reception problems, trees or similar in the way, anyone know where it is? I looked but I'm either looking in the wrong spot or blind....possibly both LOL.

Google "Starlink app" and choose to your heart's delight.

 

[Tinhack]

??? She needs an app to look up for her?

 

[JRH02]

The wife picked up mail and package delivery from USPS a few days ago and the mini was there. I set it on the pickup and ran an extension cord to it. 30' away from the house and the phone shows full signal just like the inside Starlink WiFi. Left it running to download the updates.

Also in the mail was our Xmas present to ourselves: a two camera WiFi security setup. With the replacement Gen3 Dishy we now have a usable signal at our gate 150' away. It actually goes a lot further than that.... It works like a champ but I have to make some kind of hood to cover the camera to keep moisture off the lens.

Update: The Gen3 WiFi reaches up and past through the window, outside equipment and the through the trees to over 110+ yards away with 2 bars for live video and sound. Really impressive.

 

[LouNY]

Does the Gen 3 have the snow melt function for the dish?

 

[JRH02]

Does the Gen 3 have the snow melt function for the dish?

Yup, with the same options as Gen2. Also, the Gen3 has two ethernet jacks built into it so you don't have to buy the adapter like with Gen2.

 

[JRH02]

BTW, I don't think there is an ethernet option for the Mini. Or is there? I was wondering because if my Gen3 hardware went down and I was running the Mini as the backup: I know I could power on the old Gen2 WiFi as a mesh repeater but I don't know if I could plug in the ethernet adapter for a wired connection (without the Dishy)?

 

[EscapedSuburbia]

BTW, I don't think there is an ethernet option for the Mini.

There is. I have my mini plugged into a mesh router via ethernet.

 

[Dawg in Fl]

Are you asking because you're considering between an ISP with fiber optic or going with Starlink? Or that you have an ISP connection already that is 4500 feet from where you want service?

For the former, Starlink is far, far cheaper and will provide excellent service as long as there is a clear view of the sky.

For the latter, look into "wireless bridge" devices. They are not that expensive and as long as you have clear line of sight between endpoints they can beam a wireless network several miles.

The local telephone, TV and internet provider has fiber optic installed along the public road. They provide the first 1,000 feet for free and then charge $1 per foot with installation included.
The land goes over a mountaintop and then down to the river's edge. I had some gravel put in the old farm road - that's why I know the distance.

Thanks for the input.