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Check out our in-depth tutorials and guides for Starlink. From the basics, to complicated DIY projects, let our Starlink experts walk you through the steps.

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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Starlink Ethernet Adapter Setup And Review

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 Gen 2 Standard hardware kit 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 …

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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 Factory Reset The Starlink Router

Doing a factory reset of the Starlink router is useful in many situations. Maybe you are troubleshooting a network issue, or perhaps you simply forgot the Wifi password. In any case, performing a factory reset is an easy process, no matter which generation Starlink router you have. In this article, I will explain how to factory reset a Starlink router, walking you through it step by step. If you don’t need to do a factory reset, and just need to reboot/restart your system, check out our guide on how to reboot Starlink. Which Starlink router do you have? There are …

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How To Contact Starlink Customer Support

Are you having an issue with your Starlink system? As simple as the kit is, there are still many things that can go wrong. Whether your dish is not connecting to the internet, or you have billing questions, it’s important to know how to get in touch with Starlink customer support. Starlink is good at a lot of things, but one area that seems to be lacking at the moment is customer support. I get messages almost daily about how to contact Starlink to get an issue addressed. Don’t worry, you aren’t missing an obvious phone number, email, or contact …

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Starlink Standard Actuated Setup And Install Guide

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 …

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How To Buy, Sell, And Transfer A Used Starlink

Starlink has been delivering satellite internet around the world since late 2020. As time has gone on, some customers have had to get rid of Starlink for one reason or another. Websites like eBay and Facebook Marketplace are filling up with used Starlink dishes. If you are interested in buying or selling a used Starlink dish, this guide was created to help you out. We’ll give you all the information you need in order to safely buy, sell, transfer, and activate a Starlink kit on the used market. To start out, let’s quickly answer the most common questions. Can you …

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How To Buy Starlink Accessories

The Starlink hardware kit comes with a temporary mount, 50′ 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 for …

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Guide To Using A J-Mount With Starlink

Starlink Gen 1 dish

J-mounts are commonly used for mounting satellite dishes, antennas, and other communication equipment. They can be secured to many types of surfaces, and in a variety of angles and configurations. Since they are available on the market from many different manufacturers and in different sizes, they are a great option for mounting a Starlink dish to your roof, eave, or wall. The versatility of J-mount’s 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 I will present in this guide. I will …

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A Guide to Starlink Mesh Networks

Are you having Wifi signal issues in certain parts of your home? A mesh Wifi system might be the answer to your problem. Mesh networks are nothing new in home networking, but an official Starlink accessory now allows people to easily implement a mesh network in their home without 3rd party hardware or IT experience. The accessory that creates the mesh network is the Starlink Mesh Router. In this article, I will explain what mesh networks are and how they work. I will also detail the different types of mesh routers that Starlink offers. Finally, I will recommend some 3rd …

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