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EXTEND MY STARLINK WIRELESS…TO COVER A GREATER AREA

The Power of More

This section focuses on how to extend coverage of your existing wireless connection both inside and directly outside your property.

“Wireless is about density not distance”

How often have you thought “If I can just get ONE really powerful wireless access point, then I can access the Starlink wireless on my device (laptops, smart phones, tablets) over a greater distance.” 

Unfortunately, this is not the case. The weakest link is typically our receiving device, not our wireless connection. This is because most devices tend to have a small antenna.

To better illustrate the point, imagine an adult and a child playing football. The adult kicks the ball as hard as they can, telling the child to run after it. Once the ball stops, the child needs to kick it back to the adult. The problem is a child typically cannot kick as far as an adult.

It is the same in the wireless world.

While a wireless signal can be transmitted over a long distance, the receiving device will be weaker. This means the device cannot send the data back unless it gets closer to the wireless connection.

Fixing this issue is as simple as adding more wireless access points. When devices are closer to an access point, it will provide better coverage and faster speeds.

As part of your Starlink setup you would have received a wireless router.  In most instances this would have come without an ethernet port and will probably provide enough wireless coverage to meet your requirements.

To create the ultimate Starlink wireless solution, we recommend the following steps:

- Purchase the ethernet adapter from Starlink (only needed if you have Starlink Gen 2 - Rectangular Dish)

- Replace your current router

- Add in new wireless access points (all from the same vendor, for example Ruijie or Ubiquiti)

- Hardwire the access points back to your new router/switch using Cat6 ethernet cable.

USING A MESH OR EXTENDER

It may not be possible for you to run ethernet cables inside your property. Maybe it is a rental, or you don't want the additional cost or trouble. This is where an extender or mesh comes in handy.

Depending on the makeup of your walls, their thickness and the materials used, you may find that an extender may do exactly what you need.

If you need to cover a larger inside area over a couple of levels or want to cover outside/another building (if it is close: less than 10m) then creating a wireless mesh is a good option to consider.  

You will find some purchase options in the What do I need to order? - Wireless Mesh and Extenders section.

This Video Should Help You Learn More About Wireless Mesh and Extenders

In this video, Paul will walk you through how extenders and mesh networks work. It will also explain the setup processes with your Starlink router and what materials will reduce your wireless coverage

Frequently Asked Questions

How many access points do I need for the best connectivity?

We recommend one wireless access point per level, as a minimum. Ideally, go for one access point every 20m throughout.

What if I cannot hardwire the access points?

If you can't hardwire them, there are options that allow access points to "mesh" to each other. This will reduce throughput speeds by half but will allow you to extend the wireless where cabling is not possible.

How can I provide coverage for an outdoor space?

We suggest mounting an outdoor wireless access point to the outside of your property.  Remember that outdoor coverage is dependent upon the device connecting, so an access point will likely provide coverage for approximately 50 – 70metres2

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QUICK SUMMARY  

- More access points are better than less

- For the best results, hardwire access points back to your router

- Consider a wireless mesh or extender if you cannot run cables

What Do I Need to Order? - Wired Access Points and Routers

We offer a massive selection of wireless access point and routers that can easily be wired up and ready to improve your wireless coverage. So check out our collections for the two main brands that we would recommend for a project like this. There's the budget friendly, Ruijie, and the well-loved, Ubiquiti
Take a Look at Ruijie Take a Look at Ubiquiti

What Do I Need to Order - Wireless Mesh and Extenders

We offer a massive selection of wireless mesh devices and extenders/repeaters that can easily be connected together and ready to improve your wireless coverage. So check out our collections for the two main brands that we would recommend for a project like this. There's the budget friendly, Ruijie, and the well-loved, TP-Link
Take a Look at Ruijie Take a Look at TP-Link

Not Sure What Choices To Make?

Hey,  we know, this one is not straight forward and one option does not fit all.  Our pricing tools are designed to just cover the common setups, but what if:-


You have several properties you need to connect?
The connection needs to span several large distances?
You need a specific speed across the link?
You need a design made up?
You just want to install it and not worry about the technical bits?


Well, that is where we can help.  Fill in the details below and one of our team will work with you to create a list of all the items you need to create the perfect solution.

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