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SPACE-X -- STARLINK:
Space-X StarLINK is the connectivity game changer ! …. but wait !
Let me explain what it does and what it DOES NOT !
Space-X launched (Falcon-9) up to 2000 LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellites up to now and plan 4300
by end of 2023,
and more to come.
The intent is to provide residential low latency fast internet to remote areas not covered by cable or fiber.
(see residential coverage map below)
They claim 250Mb/50Mb performance but this is not the case yet .
StarLink now offer Portability subscription for RVers, but the performance is not there .
This is a Satellite system (LEO) at about 550km altitude offering low latency (30ms) which enables good video conferencing
.
Starlink use Ku band to link down to the user, Ka band to link to ground stations, and the 2nd generation will use Optical(laser) link from one satellite to
another forming a Network mesh covering the planet. They claim the final latency will surpass the ground internet Network!
From the INSTY Connect test (see videos) to compare Cellular LTE with Starlink we can conclude the dream
is not a reality yet but soon it will be .
Some would install and integrate both : an LTE connection and the Starlink system .
You can purchase the Ethernet port adaptor to connect to a 3rd party router (WAN) and you
need to be in Router bypass mode
in the setup.
You will have to switch WANs in the router setup GUI, or let the the router in Automatic mode or in Load Sharing mode for more advance routers (ie: Peplink, MOFI).
Don’t go crazy and purchase this until you know the full story. Get ready this is EXPENSIVE !
What it does:
It will provide low latency fast internet above 150Mb/20Mb soon around the world
Its a simple installation: 1 Antenna + 1 WiFI router + 1 power supply
You can subscribe to Portability (RV)
It’s a quality product
What it DOES NOT:
Wont work well under trees , near buildings etc, it needs full clear view of the sky
Upload speed is not great in some areas, full performance may be there in your area
Cannot use in motion (some did below 10mph) you need the RV package
Customer support takes forever to get a reply
The Antenna is LARGE and needs to be installed with a real clear view of the sky
Its EXPENSIVE !
See the resource page for more info,
STARLINK LEO
HOW STARLINK WORKS
Starlink Mobile- Article at Mobile Internet Resource; © MIRC
Starlink Mobile - Chris Review at MIRC, © MIRC
Coverage map
Starlink regular antenna
Trailer antenna typical mount