About Starlink Store. What are some of the components that you can purchase from Starlink’s store?
You’ll be supplied with the basic equipment when you order a Starlink kit. However, some of the equipment you require to modify your Starlink setup is not part of this kit.
Here’s where the Starlink Store comes in handy. It’s equipped with most of the parts you need during installation.
So what exactly can you find in the store? We’ll cover it all in detail. Explore everything about the Starlink Store in detail in this comprehensive guide.
Official Equipment from the Starlink Store
When you enroll as a Starlink subscriber, you’ll be prompted to pay for the equipment. Among the components that will make up the kit include the following:
- A 75-feet Starlink cable that doubles as a power cord,
- A ground mount,
- Starlink dish,
- Starklink router.
Anything else beyond these parts is available from Starlink’s Store but at an additional cost to the installation fee.
Nonetheless, you may still be required to look beyond Starlink’s store for other additional equipment.
For instance, say you’d like to install an aftermarket router to improve Starlink’s functionalities.
Such a part will have you looking at stores like Amazon and eBay. In the next sections, we look at all the parts available at Starlink’s Store.
It’ll help you determine what to purchase from aftermarket sources and what from Starlink.
Mounts in the Starlink Store
A Technician Installing a Dish on the Wall.
Mounting options vary big time depending on your scenario and where you’d like to install your dish safely. Below are two of the main Starlink mount options:
Roof Mount
A Dish Root Mount.
It’s a valid option for those looking to mount their Starlink on the wall. For this, you will require the flashing mount and the pivot mount.
We use the two parts together to elevate the Starlink dish on the roof.
You will need the flashing mount (the mount base) to link the dish to the roof. The pivot mount is handy in linking the flashing mount (base) to the ideal dish elevation. Sometimes, you may require a higher elevation than these two can provide.
It is where the J-mount comes in handy. It is a great alternative to the pivot mount and features a better elevation height.
Wall Mount
Dish Wall Mount.
Starlink’s wall mount is an excellent option if you live in an area with great clearance. It is handy when you aren’t necessarily required to elevate the dish at roof level.
Starlink’s store has two wall mount options, and the choice depends on the desired elevation level.
For instance, you will need a long wall mount for an extensive dish mounting from the exterior wall.
But for dishy installations just off the fascia board, Starlink’s short wall mount will be handy.
You will notice that the long wall mount is not necessarily so extensive.
It is especially true if obstacles like taller buildings and trees surround your house. Such a shortfall may require you to opt for alternatives like the Jmount.
The J-mount is an aftermarket part you will not find on Starlink’s Store. But what are some of the other aftermarket components?
Additional Aftermarket Mounting Components
Chimney Mount.
The J-mount will provide quite a great height but has some limitations. For instance, it compels you to drill a hole in the wall.
Also, it is not portable; thus, you cannot consider it when using your Starlink dish at a campsite away from home.
Some of the alternative options include:
- Tripod Stand: The ideal option for a temporary off-the-ground Starlink installation. But you can still use it to install Starlink on flat ground permanently. Its height is adjustable; thus, you can set it up to the ideal level depending on the terrain.
- Chimney Mount: As per its name, the mounting option helps elevate your dish beyond the chimney level for better signal reception.
- Pole Mount: The ideal mounting option is to locate your dish away from the house, especially in an open area.
Starlink Pipe Adapter
It is available on Starlink’s store and is an accessory to improve the Starlink dish installation process. You will need it when mounting Dishy on a pole mount.
Network Accessories from the Starlink Store
A Network Accessory (Router).
The primary network accessory that is part of the Starlink kit is the router. But other network accessories help improve your WiFi access and connectivity, although they are not part of the kit. Let’s now see the network accessories available from Starlink’s official store.
Ethernet Adapter
If you discovered that your new Starlink router lacks an ethernet port, it is all by design. Starlink provides an ethernet adapter to connect to Dishy and the router, making it part of the setup.
The Ethernet adapter retails at $25 at Starlink’s store, and it comes in handy when connecting an aftermarket router to Starlink Dish.
Extension Cable
Ethernet Cables.
The extension cable Starlink supplies you with as part of the primary kit is 75 feet. While this is a pretty good length, more is needed when the router and dish are far apart. Starlink, therefore, has a 150-meter extension cable with a proprietary connector.
It is the only extension cable you can use with the Starlink system, as aftermarket options are incompatible. It’s also readily available at Starlink’s store at a fair price.
Ethernet Switch
A 48-port fast ethernet switch.
With the ethernet adapter, you can access one ethernet port to connect one device, and that’s all. But how about a case when you’d like to link more devices to the internet? An ethernet switch is the most valid solution.
Starlink offers an ethernet switch with numerous ports at their official store. It is reasonably priced, so check it out if you need more than one port.
Mesh Nodes
Mesh System.
Dealing with WiFi dead zones is frustrating. It means there are virtually some house parts that receive poor or no connection.
You can, therefore, fix the issue by investing in Starlink’s Mesh node, which is available from the official shop.
Nonetheless, you can also opt for the aftermarket mesh node if you want better functionalities than Starlink offers. Some of the aftermarket mesh nodes to consider are:
- TP-Link Deco XE75
- Unifi 5 Port Gigabit Switch
Mobile Case
The last thing any Starlink system wants is to have the kit (especially the router) rained on when RVing.
Starlink takes care of that by providing a mobile case protector to cover the hardware during transportation.
Notably, there’s also the aftermarket option. But you’d rather go for the Starlink one as it’s cheaply priced, and its size is the perfect fit for the kit.
Conclusion
If there’s some component you’d like to add to your Starlink setup, check it out first from the official store.
Above, we have listed the parts you’d expect in the store and their respective role. The alternative is to shop for aftermarket parts.
For instance, modern aftermarket routers have better performance/functionalities than Starlink’s.
Also, you can go for an aftermarket system if the Starlink mesh is not up to your expectations.