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#3047393 8-Mar-2023 14:34

Carkus:

I might actually be getting this problem right now. I am just setting up my Starlink today, and have my ubiquiti access point plugged into the Ethernet Adaptor, and then into the Starlink Router. Devices connecting to the Access Point are only getting about 20mbps down on speedtests than standing right next to the Starlink Router and using its WIFI.

Maybe something wrong with my ethernet cables, or setup on the Ubiquiti Access Point.

Hope you can resolve it. Suggest go back to basics and plug Starlink ethernet direct to PC etc. My problem was I got a max of about 100Mbps via ethernet + Google WiFi, rather than 200Mbps normally expected. I was initially using a flat-ribbon ethernet cable. I ended up using a Cat 6 lying around. I do wonder if the Starlink Ethernet needs some decent shielded cable for some reason (e.g. its outdoors-ness). Alternatively going via a switch (as mentioned above) may be a more full-on (but interesting) solution.

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#3047397 8-Mar-2023 14:47

hsvhel:

I need a largely clear sky south to the horizon?

The app shows the views required, but it may be worth considering that Starlink may change this to make use of spare satellite capacity (eg further out to sea). For example in the US, some people installed their dishes only to find that their dishes were later reoriented from N to NE or NW, and that they were now getting obstructions.

Carkus

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#3047447 8-Mar-2023 14:52

Yeah it's totally the ethernet cable. I tried an old crossover cable and it's working better. I think i'll go and get some new Cat6 cables later today. Another point I think the Ubiquiti access point only works at a max LAN speed of 100mbps so perhaps I need to upgrade it to a newer 1gbps one.

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#3047452 8-Mar-2023 14:54

Can someone recommend a specific ethernet dongle Brand/Model?...thanks.

evilengineer

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#3047455 8-Mar-2023 15:02

Carkus:

I might actually be getting this problem right now. I am just setting up my Starlink today, and have my ubiquiti access point plugged into the Ethernet Adaptor, and then into the Starlink Router. Devices connecting to the Access Point are only getting about 20mbps down on speedtests than standing right next to the Starlink Router and using its WIFI.

Maybe something wrong with my ethernet cables, or setup on the Ubiquiti Access Point.

I'm assuming the currently shipping Starlink kits still have an ethernet PoE connection between the dish power brick and supplied router?

I've got the old round version and have dishy directly connected to a Ubiquiti UDM without using the Starlink router at all.

Works a treat for me. You can also set up a static route in the UDM to keep the stats working in the app as well.

Is that still possible or is it a non-starter on the new kits?

Carkus

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#3047459 8-Mar-2023 15:10

evilengineer:

Carkus:

I might actually be getting this problem right now. I am just setting up my Starlink today, and have my ubiquiti access point plugged into the Ethernet Adaptor, and then into the Starlink Router. Devices connecting to the Access Point are only getting about 20mbps down on speedtests than standing right next to the Starlink Router and using its WIFI.

Maybe something wrong with my ethernet cables, or setup on the Ubiquiti Access Point.

I'm assuming the currently shipping Starlink kits still have an ethernet PoE connection between the dish power brick and supplied router?

I've got the old round version and have dishy directly connected to a Ubiquiti UDM without using the Starlink router at all.

Works a treat for me. You can also set up a static route in the UDM to keep the stats working in the app as well.

Is that still possible or is it a non-starter on the new kits?

Yeah this rectangular dish and router don't have ethernet capability. I had to buy their Starlink Ethernet adapter (shipped 3 weeks before the dish did). I think I've figured out the problem anyway. Going to upgrade the ethernet cables and look at a dual channel 1gbps LAN Ubiquiti Access Point. My current one is a AP V2 which is only 100mbps LAN and only 2.4ghz Wifi.

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#3047460 8-Mar-2023 15:13

All valid points, will go to premis and run the app to see what it has to say about the area

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#3047472 8-Mar-2023 15:48

MrBBEye:

Can someone recommend a specific ethernet dongle Brand/Model?...thanks.

I’d suggest SpaceX brand (mainly because I haven't heard of anyone else making them with the right connector for the Starlink router).

Here's a teardown of the Ethernet Adaptor

hsvhel

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#3048095 9-Mar-2023 14:32

Anyone here have a recommendation for an installer in AKL?

Two story house, easily accessible roof but obvs quite high up

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#3048349 9-Mar-2023 21:45

hsvhel:
Anyone here have a recommendation for an installer in AKL?

Two story house, easily accessible roof but obvs quite high up

I can possibly do this. I'll reply to your PM tomorrow.

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#3048408 10-Mar-2023 08:50

Last one-can someone currently subscribed PM me pricing on the dongle and available mounts for the roof?
Can’t cost it without signing up completely, would like to present a complete overview

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#3048461 10-Mar-2023 10:06

In NZ can you get the standard plan with an moving option like you can the states?

Also has anyone used starlink for RV yet?

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#3048482 10-Mar-2023 10:50

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#3051076 17-Mar-2023 08:14

I signed up to their mailing list ages ago to get more info for my parents, got this email last night:

Starlink hardware rentals now available in New Zealand.

Rent hardware for $29/mo or purchase for $729 (30% discount from $1,040). Monthly service is $159/mo.
There are no long term contracts, both hardware rental and service are month-to-month.

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#3056041 29-Mar-2023 09:41

Anyone currently with Starlink managed to contact them through the website?

I'm struggling to find a method, unless I am completely blind, which is a possibility

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