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communication:internet [2022/02/27 11:48] frater_secessus [Connecting to Shore WiFi] |
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- | This is the holy grail of long-term van life, especially for those who prefer wilderness and remote areas. Historically Satellite internet services have been plagued by //very// high prices for minuscule data usage, and unrealistically bulky equipment (think DirectTV dishes). However with the advent of Starlink this may be about to change: https:// | + | This is the holy grail of long-term van life, especially for those who prefer wilderness and remote areas. Historically Satellite internet services have been plagued by //very// high prices for minuscule data usage, and unrealistically bulky equipment (think DirectTV dishes). However with the advent of Starlink this is changing: https:// |
- | Starlink is the satellite internet service offered by Space-X. $100/mo (and a $500 receiver) gets you // | + | Starlink is the satellite internet service offered by Space-X. $110/mo + $25/mo " |
- | The catch is that Starlink //only// works in remote areas. If you have a cell phone signal, you're probably not far away enough from civilization to get Starlink. | + | The catch is that Starlink //only// works in remote areas. If you have a cell phone signal, you're probably not far away enough from civilization to get Starlink. |
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The Starlink dish is powered from the included router, or a PoE injector which runs off of AC wall power. | The Starlink dish is powered from the included router, or a PoE injector which runs off of AC wall power. | ||
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+ | ===== further reading ===== | ||
+ | * [[https:// |