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communication:internet [2022/05/03 14:37] princess_fluffypants [Satellite Internet] |
communication:internet [2022/05/03 14:38] princess_fluffypants [Satellite Internet] |
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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 receiver((who's official name is "Dishy McFlatface")) is also fairly large (about the size of a pizza box) and takes a lot of power (50-100w continuous draw). It's a //portable// solution, but not a //mobile// solution. When using Starlink outside of your designated service address, your traffic is de-prioritized over other users in the area and you may experience slower speeds. | 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 receiver((who's official name is "Dishy McFlatface")) is also fairly large (about the size of a pizza box) and takes a lot of power (50-100w continuous draw). It's a //portable// solution, but not a //mobile// solution. The receiver isn't designed for the sort of vibration and forces imparted when driving, so the majority of Starlink users keep the dish inside the van with them and only deploy it when they're stopped somewhere for an extended period of time. |
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| When using Starlink outside of your designated service address, your traffic is de-prioritized over other users in the area and you may experience slower speeds. |
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The Starlink dish is powered from the included router, or a PoE injector which runs off of AC wall power. Experiments with powering the injector directly off of 12v DC using a Buck/Boost converter have yielded [[https://www.tuckstruck.net/truck-and-kit/geekery/modifying-the-starlink-power-supply-to-run-on-ac-and-dc/|net power savings of ~30%]]. | The Starlink dish is powered from the included router, or a PoE injector which runs off of AC wall power. Experiments with powering the injector directly off of 12v DC using a Buck/Boost converter have yielded [[https://www.tuckstruck.net/truck-and-kit/geekery/modifying-the-starlink-power-supply-to-run-on-ac-and-dc/|net power savings of ~30%]]. |