Category: Installation

Learn how to mount the Starlink dish, and install the rest of the hardware kit.

Starlink Ridgeline Mount Kit – Installation And Review

Published: February 5, 2023 | Last Updated: February 28, 2023

The Starlink Ridgeline Mount Kit is a non-penetrating roof mount that is designed to work with virtually any roof style, pitched or flat. On a pitched roof, you simply install it at the ridgeline. The base adjusts to almost any angle. It can also be configured to sit on a flat roof. No drilling required! Ballast weights hold the mount to the roof. I’m pretty excited to take a look at this new mount. I have a Residential Starlink and an RV Starlink dish. I like to keep my RV dish powered on so the firmware can stay up-to-date. The …

Starlink Ethernet Adapter Setup And Review

Published: January 14, 2023 | Last Updated: March 21, 2023

The Starlink Ethernet Adapter is an accessory from Starlink that adds an Ethernet port to your system. It’s a small device that plugs into the router. The Wifi router that is included with the Residential and RV hardware kits does not have an Ethernet port. So if you would like to connect devices to the internet using a hardwire Ethernet connection instead of Wifi, you will need the Starlink Ethernet Adapter. In this guide, I will walk you through the very simple steps of installing and setting up the Ethernet Adapter. I’ll also give you my review, including my initial …

Can You Install The Starlink Router Outside?

Published: December 19, 2022 | Last Updated: December 20, 2022

In a typical Starlink installation, the router is placed inside, with the Starlink cable routed through an exterior wall. Some users find themselves in a difficult situation, where their Starlink dish needs to be installed in a remote location. In some cases, this might call for the Starlink router to be installed outside. Can the router be placed outside? The Starlink router is IP54 rated, meaning it has some dust and water resistance. It can operate within a temperature range of -22°F to 122°F (-30°C to 50°C). With these specs, yes, the Starlink router can be placed outside in an …

Tutorial: Starlink Long Wall Mount Installation

Published: November 13, 2022 | Last Updated: February 8, 2023

The Starlink Long Wall Mount is a great option for mounting your dish to an exterior wall or fascia board. In this tutorial, I am going to show you the process of installing the Long Wall Mount. You can follow along with the text and images in this article, or check out the video below. Video Tutorial Pre-installation requirements Before you being, make sure the location you selected for the Long Wall Mount is free of obstructions. You can use the Starlink app obstruction tool to make sure you won’t have any obstructions. It’s also a good idea to temporarily …

Starlink Setup And Install Guide

Published: June 20, 2022 | Last Updated: March 12, 2023

I’ll start off this guide by letting you know that the hard part is already over! Waiting to get your Starlink dish is the most difficult part of setting it up, for sure. But now that you’ve been able to order your dish, it’s important to know how to properly assemble and set it up. Don’t worry, you don’t need to be an IT expert to get it up and running! Installing Starlink internet is straightforward and can be completed in just a few steps. In this guide, I will walk you through the steps required to get your new …

Guide To Using A J Mount With Starlink

Published: April 21, 2022 | Last Updated: February 24, 2023

J mounts are commonly used for mounting satellite dishes, antennas, and other communication equipment. J mounts can be secured to a variety of surfaces, and in a variety of angles and configurations. Since they are available on the market from many different manufacturers in different sizes, they can be a great option for mounting a Starlink dish to your roof, eave, or wall. The versatility of a J mount is great, but value is where this Starlink mounting solution stands out. Comparable mounts from the Starlink store can cost twice as much as the aftermarket options we will present in …

Starlink Dish Placement – Which Way Should It Face?

Published: March 28, 2022 | Last Updated: March 14, 2023

When most people think of satellite communications, they think of satellite TV such as Dish Network. We’ve all seen those popular satellite TV dishes mounted on roofs, usually facing south. If you’ve ever had one yourself, you know it has to be pointed in a very specific direction in order to function. If you are a potential Starlink satellite internet customer, you might be wondering about where you should place the dish, and which way it should point. In this article we are going to cover some best practices when it comes to placing your Starlink dish. We will also …