Articles tagged: gen 2

Standard vs Standard Actuated – Starlink Hardware Options Explained

Depending on your location, Starlink will offer you different hardware options. For Residential and Roam orders in the US, the choice comes down to “Standard” or “Standard Actuated”. The Starlink website doesn’t give much information on the differences between the two models, but there are a lot of things you should be aware of before making a decision. In this guide, I will break down all the differences between the two equipment options, Standard and Standard Actuated. Learn about the hardware, mounting options, installation process, and available accessories. I will talk about performance, reliability, and offer my overall recommendation for …

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ISEKIE Starlink Router Wall Mount Review

I originally installed my Starlink router next to an exterior wall, where the Starlink cable comes in. There weren’t any shelves or tables nearby to put the router on, so I just left it on the floor. I planned to secure it to the wall somehow, but back then, there weren’t any products made specifically for the Starlink router. I recently came across an accessory that looked like it would solve my problem. The gets your Gen 2 Starlink router off the ground, and out of the way. In this article, I will be going over what it is and …

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Here Is What Comes In The Standard Actuated Starlink Kit

Starlink sells three versions of Gen 2 hardware: Standard Actuated, High Performance, and Flat High Performance. In this article, I will detail the contents of the Standard Actuated Starlink hardware kit, so you know what to expect when your order arrives. The Standard Actuated hardware kit is the default equipment for the Standard/Residential plan, as well as Mobile/Roam. You will get the following items in the Standard Actuated hardware kit: Now let’s dive into more detail on the individual items contained in the Standard Actuated Starlink hardware kit: Starlink Unboxing Video Starlink Antenna/Dish The dish that comes with the hardware …

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