Installing the Starlink Ethernet Adapter is very simple, and there is virtually no setup required. You don’t need any tools or IT skills, just follow these steps: Once it's all done, you can attach the Pivot Mount to the freshly installed Flashing Mount, and proceed to set up your rooftop Starlink dish. 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.

For these problems, you'll need to turn to the accessories sold through the Starlink shop , which is only available to Starlink customers. In addition to dish mounts and replacement cables, the company store offers accessories for networking your whole home, whether by adding wired devices or extending your Wi-Fi coverage with a compatible third-party router.

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. An Ethernet adapter that enables a wired connection to a device can offer several advantages over a traditional Wi-Fi connection: After you've positioned the mesh node, plug it into a power outlet. From there, it's merely a matter of opening the Starlink app, waiting for the app to recognize the new node, and then following the onscreen instructions to pair the node with your existing Wi-Fi network. If you need to extend your wireless coverage farther, repeat the process with a second or third mesh node.

Alternatively, you can also use the adapter to bypass the Starlink router and set up a connection with a third-party router. Speed: Ethernet often provides faster data transfer, particularly useful for large data activities like streaming or gaming.Being located in Germany, where speed issues aren’t really that prevalent, using the Ethernet Adapter has mostly been beneficial in reducing my ping when gaming. Step 1 – Unplug the Starlink router AC power cord from the wall. You will want the dish and router turned off while we reconfigure the cables. Latency: Wired connections usually have lower latency, essential for time-sensitive activities like online gaming or video calls.

In a smart touch, the kit also comes with an over-the-shoulder carry bag for the Starlink dish, to make it easier to carry the dish safely up a ladder. What else can I say, there really isn’t much to this device. It’s small and simple to install. It just sits between the router and the dish, and gives you one Ethernet port. It’s made of a nice looking plastic that matches the other Starlink hardware. It’s profile allows it to easily hang behind a desk or cabinet. If you’re like me, you will install it, shove it behind your desk, and forget it even exists. That’s a good thing in my book. 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. 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.

To get Starlink internet in your home, you need to mount the dish somewhere with a clear view of the sky. The setup process includes scanning the overhead area with your smartphone camera to identify any possible obstructions, and it's during this process that you may find yourself unable to get that clear skyward view. First and foremost, I think that Starlink’s Ethernet Adapter does what it’s supposed to. Starlink’s products often have an Apple feel to them in that they’re beautifully designed and easy to use.