Do You STARLINK
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bobfriesenhahn
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In Arizona, we have 5G based Internet via T-MOBILE. We have seen speed tests of 512MB down and 256MB up. Actual service is slower than that (e.g 130/36 to normal sites) but still plenty fast.
If you are in a rural area but have good 5G cell service (especially if you have a clear view of the tower), then it is worth investigating the home Internet that T-MOBILE, AT&T, etc., offer in rural areas. T-MOBILE is only charging us $50/month.
Traciehue
Active Member
We have zero cell service at our house. In the country, surrounded by heavy forest and hills.
Ddays
Hooked
Thats a good price for sure, but in my experience 5G sucks donkeyballs. My phone reception is noticeably down since the switchover - we used to have full bars on the signal at my house and it dropped to 2. In fact I backed my iphone down to 4G. And yes, we're on a hilltop and the tower has a clear shot.
Disciple Off Road
Hooked
Awesome! I'm looking at doing this for the internet at the shop. May also snag the small mobile one for the Jeep for the off the grid trips/emergencies. I like how you can freeze the service anytime.
bobfriesenhahn
Hooked
5G performance seems to depend on many factors, such as the equipment on the tower, the terrain, and the cell phone model. It is what it is.
At our place in Arizona, a speed test directly to the tower uses a shocking amount of data transfer in just the short time of the test. When on a metered plan, this leads to some remorse.
Ddays
Hooked
5G performance seems to depend on many factors, such as the equipment on the tower, the terrain, and the cell phone model. It is what it is.
At our place in Arizona, a speed test directly to the tower uses a shocking amount of data transfer in just the short time of the test. When on a metered plan, this leads to some remorse.
Thats what I've found - for me 5G leaves a lot to be desired. And My Iphone is only a year old.
boardsurfer
Active Member
<spoiler: pedantic nerdery ahead>
For the record, 512MB is wildly different than 512Mb. Unless you live in a data center and are plugged directly into their fiber backbone, you're not getting MB/s, you're getting Mb/s,
-IT nerd.
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
Because it’s not real 5G, the tower might put off a 5G signal, but it doesn’t have the right backhaul for the speeds.
jeeeep
Hooked
My daughter has a newer iPhone, I've found disabling the 5G on it provides much better and faster service in certain areas.
IMO she lives in an area with too many towers within range causing 5G conflict
bobfriesenhahn
Hooked
True, but today I witnessed 100MB (big B) outbound transfer (large file) from a computer in my home (using ssh) to my Internet server. It was as fast as I see on gigabit Ethernet!<spoiler: pedantic nerdery ahead>
For the record, 512MB is wildly different than 512Mb. Unless you live in a data center and are plugged directly into their fiber backbone, you're not getting MB/s, you're getting Mb/s,
-IT nerd.
Part of my home may resemble a data center, but it is not part of one.
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
Fastest I’ve seen at a home.. 
AZVAJKU
Hooked
I finished setting up my Starlink system.
The main router is in the living room and attached to the Goal Zero Yeti 1500X. The Yeti is plugged into the wall and is set to operate between 80-85% charge. This will give the longest possible battery lifespan. As you can see from the picture below at 81% I should get about 13 hours of run time if the power goes out.
I have the solar panels that can be set up in the yard if the power is going to be out for extended periods of time. Using all three panels will give me the potential for 300 watts of power input. I also have three generators that can be used to charge the Yeti 1500X.
I was able to get surprisingly good satellite coverage by mounting the antenna on my fence post. I was hoping not to need to crawl on the roof. Being an old guy I don’t want to fall off the roof and break a hip.
The Starlink App is really cool and allows you to do quite a bit and provides lots of information. There is also a Goal Zero app that provides lots of functionality.
I ran the CAT5 cable through a PVC pipe to protect it.
The cable will go into the basement.
I put automotive cable covers over the CAT5 cable to provide protection from the sun and abrasion.
After putting everything back together.
I added a Mesh Router upstairs that links to the downstairs main router and expands the coverage. We get great speed anywhere in the house!
I am really impressed with the Starlink and am super happy we made the switch. We will be able to take this with to Nevada and enjoy it there also.
The main router is in the living room and attached to the Goal Zero Yeti 1500X. The Yeti is plugged into the wall and is set to operate between 80-85% charge. This will give the longest possible battery lifespan. As you can see from the picture below at 81% I should get about 13 hours of run time if the power goes out.
I have the solar panels that can be set up in the yard if the power is going to be out for extended periods of time. Using all three panels will give me the potential for 300 watts of power input. I also have three generators that can be used to charge the Yeti 1500X.
I was able to get surprisingly good satellite coverage by mounting the antenna on my fence post. I was hoping not to need to crawl on the roof. Being an old guy I don’t want to fall off the roof and break a hip.
The Starlink App is really cool and allows you to do quite a bit and provides lots of information. There is also a Goal Zero app that provides lots of functionality.
I ran the CAT5 cable through a PVC pipe to protect it.
The cable will go into the basement.
I put automotive cable covers over the CAT5 cable to provide protection from the sun and abrasion.
After putting everything back together.
I added a Mesh Router upstairs that links to the downstairs main router and expands the coverage. We get great speed anywhere in the house!
I am really impressed with the Starlink and am super happy we made the switch. We will be able to take this with to Nevada and enjoy it there also.
Mike Pierson
Hooked
Nice job! Looks like that was a fun project.I finished setting up my Starlink system.
The main router is in the living room and attached to the Goal Zero Yeti 1500X. The Yeti is plugged into the wall and is set to operate between 80-85% charge. This will give the longest possible battery lifespan. As you can see from the picture below at 81% I should get about 13 hours of run time if the power goes out.
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I have the solar panels that can be set up in the yard if the power is going to be out for extended periods of time. Using all three panels will give me the potential for 300 watts of power input. I also have three generators that can be used to charge the Yeti 1500X.
I was able to get surprisingly good satellite coverage by mounting the antenna on my fence post. I was hoping not to need to crawl on the roof. Being an old guy I don’t want to fall off the roof and break a hip.
The Starlink App is really cool and allows you to do quite a bit and provides lots of information. There is also a Goal Zero app that provides lots of functionality.
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I ran the CAT5 cable through a PVC pipe to protect it.
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The cable will go into the basement.
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I put automotive cable covers over the CAT5 cable to provide protection from the sun and abrasion.
After putting everything back together.
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I added a Mesh Router upstairs that links to the downstairs main router and expands the coverage. We get great speed anywhere in the house!
I am really impressed with the Starlink and am super happy we made the switch. We will be able to take this with to Nevada and enjoy it there also.
AZVAJKU
Hooked
It was a fun time and very rewarding to get it set up the way we want it.
My Lovely wife is now setting up Roku so we can ‘cut the cable’ and not pay for CNN and the other propaganda channels. There is an amazing amount of content available through Roku.
Mike Pierson
Hooked
Hmm, i’ll need to check that out.
JeepFan
Hooked
You're ready for the apocalypse. lol!
Awesome job! We Roku too
cosmokenney
Caught the Bug
I really like the idea of burying the cable. I currently have mine wrapped around a clothes line that is stretched from my detached garage to the house. I have been worried about UV degrading the cable. Just have to figure out how to run it since there is driveway pavement right up to the back patio. So, one or the other will have be be dug up. Hmm...I finished setting up my Starlink system.
The main router is in the living room and attached to the Goal Zero Yeti 1500X. The Yeti is plugged into the wall and is set to operate between 80-85% charge. This will give the longest possible battery lifespan. As you can see from the picture below at 81% I should get about 13 hours of run time if the power goes out.
I have the solar panels that can be set up in the yard if the power is going to be out for extended periods of time. Using all three panels will give me the potential for 300 watts of power input. I also have three generators that can be used to charge the Yeti 1500X.
I was able to get surprisingly good satellite coverage by mounting the antenna on my fence post. I was hoping not to need to crawl on the roof. Being an old guy I don’t want to fall off the roof and break a hip.
The Starlink App is really cool and allows you to do quite a bit and provides lots of information. There is also a Goal Zero app that provides lots of functionality.
I ran the CAT5 cable through a PVC pipe to protect it.
The cable will go into the basement.
I put automotive cable covers over the CAT5 cable to provide protection from the sun and abrasion.
After putting everything back together.
I added a Mesh Router upstairs that links to the downstairs main router and expands the coverage. We get great speed anywhere in the house!
I am really impressed with the Starlink and am super happy we made the switch. We will be able to take this with to Nevada and enjoy it there also.
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
Don’t water bore, you can hire someone to air bore under the concrete and cut a hole next to the house.
It takes a couple years for the UV to damage the line. If that helps