Starlink satellite network has been gradually delivered to the homes of users who meet the test qualifications abroad. Although it is basically not needed in Taiwan, and it is not known how long it will be possible to come in, I believe many people are quite interested in this product. What is the actual How is the speed of use? Is it easy to install? A few days ago, someone took a video of unboxing and actual testing and shared it on YouTube. The overall look is really good. Here is the summary for everyone.
Starlink foreign video unboxing and speed test
Starlink is still in the Beta testing stage and is only open to ordinary users in rural areas. The monthly fee is US$99, which is about NT$2,780 (the price is not cheap). According to statistics, as of 16 satellite launch missions have been completed in November. There are currently 860 satellites in orbit, which has surpassed the 720 satellites previously mentioned by Starlink to cover the United States. As for the world, 1,800 satellites are needed.
Recently, a netizen said in In my Northwoods Odds and Ends channel, I shared a 16-minute video of the unboxing and speed test of the Starlink he received. I will attach the full video at the end of the article. Here is a brief introduction to a few key points.
He received the Starlink There are two boxes in total, one is very large, and the other looks like a small box with accessories and instructions:
After opening the small box, it turns out to be an accessory box (base), and an instruction manual:
When you open the big box, you will of course find the main body for receiving satellite signals, and there is also the included Starlink router (the silver one below):
This satellite receiver has a built-in network line, and it is very long. , it is no problem to connect it from outdoors to indoors:
There are many ways to install it. This user installed it on the roof, and also installed an extension tube below to allow the receiver to be closer to the sky. To improve the signal strength. He also mentioned that the connecting tube provided with Starlink is basically compatible with any tube:
The bottom is locked above the roof:
At the beginning It will take some time for the receiver to find the satellite signal:
For the network line, he enters the house through the small window on the side:
Its length can extend to the basement on the other side of the house. :
The network cable of the receiver is connected to the power transformer, and then use another network cable to connect it from the hole on the other side:
Then connect it to the Starlink router, this one There are only two network holes, so he connects the other one to his router:
As shown in the figure below, these network lines are connected to his other network devices and smart home devices respectively:
In terms of actual speed measurement, the background of the picture below is the webpage he opened to view the satellite position. His home is located in the green circle, which means the signal is good. The test shows that the download is indeed up to 126.13Mbps, and the upload is 23.68Mbps:
He has also tested it many times, and it has exceeded 100Mbps, and even saw a download speed of 180Mbps:
However, sometimes when connected to another satellite, the speed may drop:
Full video below. Judging from the results, Starlink is really exciting! Both the speed and the ease of installation are very good. For those who live in remote areas, they finally have the opportunity to enjoy high-speed Internet experience. I hope Can be launched globally as soon as possible (the original video was cut and replaced with another unboxing video):
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