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[*] posted on 6-15-2022 at 10:47 AM


No one has been able to provide an answer to the temporary outages in US or Mexico.


Quote: Originally posted by Bob and Susan  
we have the same problem with via sat

it drops for a second





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[*] posted on 6-15-2022 at 10:57 AM


Consider that Viasat has at least a 1sec delay every time you hit return!
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[*] posted on 6-15-2022 at 11:47 AM


its fast enough /..
i can make phone calls

its just not stable





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[*] posted on 6-19-2022 at 01:19 PM
Starlink and solar power


I've read the hardware draws 100 watts. Is it a hassle to restart the system after you have pulled the plug or do you just plug it in and go?



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[*] posted on 6-19-2022 at 02:00 PM


bajabrant says its plug and play

you need to download the starlink app

we ordered our and its on the way....we have a DHL tracking number

it comes from a town near mexico city

cost was about 780usa paid in pesos

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[*] posted on 6-22-2022 at 05:33 AM


I'm on several Facebook Starlink pages, including "Hacks" and "RV'ers" and there are some people with problems, but, for the most part, everybody is plug and play. I'm not down at our place now, but when I was, we didn't have a single outage or drop from the moment it was plugged in till I told it to "stow" on the phone app, then unplugged it and put it away.

Starlink has NO PHONE NUMBER at all for Customer Service, it's all done via opening a ticket online. Sometimes you get an answer in less than a day, sometimes not for weeks according to what I've heard. I had some questions about business plans and address info when I was trying to figure out a way to pay for the Mexican dish in the states. My questions were answered in a few hours.

There are some tricks to resetting the system; unplugging and plugging back in 3 times quickly, or so I've heard. Sometimes this allows you to start fresh. But like i said, I plugged mine in and 2 minutes later I had 100 Mbps and it went up from there over the next 24 hours (as it downloads new software updates).

If you thinking about one, join a few facebook pages and read, you'll get your all your questions answered.
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[*] posted on 6-22-2022 at 07:35 AM


Quote: Originally posted by SFandH  
I've read the hardware draws 100 watts. Is it a hassle to restart the system after you have pulled the plug or do you just plug it in and go?



Solar power w battery back up would be the most stable.
If there is a power glitch for a microsecond it resets , but does it all by itself.
We installed it in the Mulege area a couple of months back .
Easy install as could be , color coded plug and play.
I'd guesstimate an average of 80 Mbps speed and at times has ran over 200
momentarily .
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[*] posted on 6-22-2022 at 11:28 AM


Quote: Originally posted by KaceyJ  
Quote: Originally posted by SFandH  
I've read the hardware draws 100 watts. Is it a hassle to restart the system after you have pulled the plug or do you just plug it in and go?



Solar power w battery back up would be the most stable.
If there is a power glitch for a microsecond it resets , but does it all by itself.
We installed it in the Mulege area a couple of months back .
Easy install as could be , color coded plug and play.
I'd guesstimate an average of 80 Mbps speed and at times has ran over 200
momentarily .


I wouldn't want to power the system overnight, especially if it draws 100 watts just sitting there. I have an RV solar setup with lead acid batteries. It works fine for my needs. That's why I'm asking about shutting it down (I turn off the inverter at night) and powering on when I want to connect.




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[*] posted on 6-22-2022 at 10:31 PM


On a 48v system a 40W fan, router and StarLink draw 4A. That is way less than my VIASAT box!

The StarLink system restarts in about 2min.

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[*] posted on 6-23-2022 at 07:00 AM


Quote: Originally posted by RFClark  
On a 48v system a 40W fan, router and StarLink draw 4A. That is way less than my VIASAT box!

The StarLink system restarts in about 2min.

[Edited on 6-23-2022 by RFClark]


That's what I was looking for. Thanks.

48*4 = 192 - 40 = 152.

So Starlink plus router = 152 watts. Re-boot takes about 2 minutes.

Is the router part of the Starlink system or a separate box you use for your network?




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[*] posted on 6-23-2022 at 09:52 AM


isnt 4amps 500 watts




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[*] posted on 6-23-2022 at 09:59 AM


SFandH, there are only two pieces to the complete system (other than cords), the dish and the router:

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[*] posted on 6-23-2022 at 10:00 AM


Quote: Originally posted by Bob and Susan  
isnt 4amps 500 watts


yes, at 125 volts, RFClark said 48 volts

watts = volts * amps, but you know that.




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[*] posted on 6-28-2022 at 11:50 AM


starlink arrived...

plug and play

internet speed 180 down 36 up
FAST

everyone should dump viasat and get starlink

the antenna has a motor and automaticly finds SATS
just set it outside

took 3 days to get from mexico city to la paz
sat in DHL wearhouse for a week because they only go up once a week for deliveries

I had it delivered to a local business
tracking was online and delivery was posted immediately

the starlink app is not compatibale with android
iphone is perfered
i may need to get a new phone next trip north




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[*] posted on 6-28-2022 at 12:46 PM


Quote: Originally posted by Bob and Susan  
starlink arrived...

plug and play

internet speed 180 down 36 up
FAST



That's fast. I wonder how speeds will decrease when subscriptions increase. I bet the satellites zooming over your part of Baja don't have many connections.......yet.




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[*] posted on 6-28-2022 at 12:55 PM


Quote: Originally posted by Bob and Susan  


the starlink app is not compatibale with android
iphone is perfered
i may need to get a new phone next trip north


after you set it up, is the app even needed?
what is purpose of app? cant you just connect laptop directly to router/wifi and make system adjustments that way?




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[*] posted on 6-28-2022 at 01:13 PM


starlink comes with its own wifi...
you need the app to use that and secure it

we use another fast wifi router with extenders that actually work

we'll need to get a iphone to set up the system complletely

It does work now...its actually faster than wired cable internet in southern california

it could get slower

my account is mexican




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[*] posted on 6-28-2022 at 02:20 PM


anyone know if a neighbor with the network key can share? be nice to split the cost



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[*] posted on 6-28-2022 at 02:23 PM


get deco wifi with extenders

plug into modem and away you go

its about 110 a month usa
mine is in pesos about 2400 pesos a month with

viasat was 61bucks a month




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[*] posted on 6-28-2022 at 03:06 PM


Quote: Originally posted by Don Pisto  
anyone know if a neighbor with the network key can share? be nice to split the cost


Don't know for sure but I imagine anybody within the wifi signal range that has the wifi password can use it.




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