Starlink Ethernet Adapter for Wired External Network (01560575-001)

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Nonetheless, Starlink’s Ethernet Adapter is overall a great product that does what it’s supposed to without any noticeable issues.

While most people likely don’t connect to the internet via an ethernet cable, it did not take up that much space, to begin with. It does feel like that SpaceX simply wanted to find another way to monetize its loyal user base. The Starlink Ethernet Adapter is engineered to facilitate a wired Internet connection by directly linking a device to the Starlink router.First, place the router in an area with a strong Wi-Fi signal from the base unit, but closer to the problem area where you want stronger Wi-Fi. A good rule of thumb is to head in the direction of a weak spot, whether up a flight of stairs or across an expanse of property, and then plug the node in at the farthest point that a stable signal is available.

Official Starlink accessories are only sold through the online Starlink shop. If you are interested in buying accessories from Starlink, you’ll need an active account. More on that in the next section. The Starlink Ethernet Adapter supports up to 1 Gbps for the LAN interface. Like I mentioned before, you get a single Ethernet port. Besides the Ethernet port, there are two other connectors. There is a Starlink connector on one end that plugs into the router, and another Starlink connector that accepts the cable from the dish. Here are some additional specs: The base of the pivot mount is screwed down onto the roofing material (a separate accessory is needed if you have metal flashing to contend with), and the mount comes with the necessary lag screws and sealing tape to prevent roof leaks that might be caused by drilling the required holes.If you need to expand your Wifi signal to more areas of your house, you’ll want to set up a mesh network. You can use aftermarket mesh products, but Starlink also has an official version of their own that is compatible with the current rectangular dish. This official Starlink mesh system will compete with existing aftermarket mesh network options to provide better Wifi coverage throughout your home. While Starlink doesn't specify the exact range of its mesh nodes, the installation materials do advise that the nodes "work best when they're no more than one to two rooms apart from each other." If you've looked at your Starlink router, you've no doubt noticed there are no extra connections—there's a spot to plug in the power cable, and another for the dish connection, and that's it. It's a far cry from Wi-Fi routers that might give you as many as eight Ethernet ports for connecting devices like printers and network-attached storage (NAS) drives. If you need a wired connection, the Starlink router will leave you high and dry. You may also be wondering what to do when you want to connect your Starlink system to a router that supports more advanced features, or to a mesh system for whole-house Wi-Fi coverage. So you've got your Starlink satellite internet service up and running. But what if you want to add a different router to your home setup? What if the included Wi-Fi router isn't delivering the sort of coverage you need? Starlink has their own case, called the Starlink Travel Case. It’s a bit cheaper than some of the aftermarket cases, and is specifically designed for Starlink.