Our Starlink system is now in operation.
The “dish” is currently set up in a temporary spot in the yard, but it will eventually be mounted on the roof. I plan to wait until it’s dry, and I also need a longer cable, which I have already ordered. The fifty-foot cable cannot connect the Starlink router to the desired roof installation location.
Before attempting the setup, I watched several Starlink videos, including all the resources on the Starlink app.
The setup process itself is quite simple.
The Starlink system consists of four physical components: the router, a power supply brick (an external AC adapter), a fifty-foot cable, and the rectangular “dish.”
Another essential “component” is the Starlink app on your mobile device.
The Starlink app serves as a “control center” for managing your Starlink satellite internet service. It enables you to check for obstructions, identify the optimal installation location, monitor your connection, activate your service, troubleshoot problems, access account details, and receive updates, all from your phone. It is available for both Android and iOS devices.
Starlink satellites form a constellation of small units in low Earth orbit (LEO) that deliver high-speed internet. Unlike earlier generations, which were positioned in a geostationary orbit (GEO) where satellites appear stationary above a fixed point on Earth, the Starlink satellites move relative to Earth’s surface.
The Starlink receiver (dish) communicates with these satellites. It features a phased array antenna that can electronically steer a communication beam without any physical movement, allowing for quick and precise alignment with the satellites.
So far, we are pleased with Starlink, though it’s been in service for less than 24 hours.
It’s well over 10 times faster than the maximum we were promised with Brightspeed.
When I’m don with this, the hardest part will have been routing the cable and the permanent mounting of the dish on the roof.
