Category: Mounting Hardware

In this section, find articles about the hardware used to mount a Starlink dish. You’ll find information on both the official Starlink mounts, and aftermarket mounting solutions.

Starlink Ridgeline Mount Kit – Installation And Review

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 …

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Tutorial: Starlink Long Wall Mount Installation

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 …

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How To Buy Starlink Accessories

The Starlink hardware kit comes with a temporary mount, standard length Starlink cable, and Wifi router. This is all the hardware you need to get started, but Starlink accessories allow for permanent installation, increased home Wifi coverage, and more.  There are different options for many of the accessories that you might want for your Starlink system. For example, mounts can be sourced from 3rd party stores like Amazon, in addition to the official Starlink store.  In this article, I will list all the popular Starlink accessories, as well as aftermarket alternatives to consider. I will also explain the ordering process …

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Guide To Using A J Mount With Starlink

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 …

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Starlink Mounting Options – A guide to official and DIY mounts

The base that comes in the Starlink kit is not going to be a permanent solution for most folks. How you end up mounting your dish will depend on many factors, including obstructions, roof angle, and budget. In this article, we will guide you through the various Starlink mounting options. We will also take a look at various mounts, including official Starlink products and third party products. Where are your obstructions? The very first factor to consider is whether you have obstructions at your desired mounting location. Obstructions can be anything that blocks a clear view of the sky in …

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