How To Choose The Right Starlink Mesh Network No More Spotty WiFi

[@jcristina]

Is the HOT NEW Native SpaceX Starlink Mesh Network right for you? Let's Deep Dive into the answer to that question! Today I teach you the ins and outs of WiFi 5 and WiFi 6, AC vs AX routers, help you understand back-hauling, and walk you through a step-by-step process of purchasing a mesh network that's perfect for your needs without breaking the bank! IF YOU LIKE THIS VIDEO PLEASE SHARE IT WITH YOUR COMMUNITY! Here's the product list: Managed Switch: amzn.to/3EQJKZy EERO amzn.to/3FJ02WJ ERRO PRO amzn.to/3ymg9rv DECO (fast model) amzn.to/3kQvys9 DECO (faster model) amzn.to/395juRc ORBI (fast model) amzn.to/3L1Xvro ORBI (faster model) amzn.to/39CUQra ZEN amzn.to/3FvF1hN For more Starlink coverage subscribe and watch my entire PlayList at: kzbin.info/aero/PLUrdf7hvHC2KXLQg3HIi8keQOIdxcheS7 💎 I would love to hear your thoughts in the comment area below! If you would like to get a FREE copy of the Prologue to "How To Create A Digital Fort Knox - Backing Up Your Digital Life" or one of my other FREE books, simply visit jcristina.com/books Consider subscribing to the channel, commenting below, and signing up for my newsletter at jcristina.com/join Interested in any products that I personally use? Visit www.amazon.com/shop/jcristina or go to the bottom of this description for direct links. [ Channel Membership ] KZbin has recently made Memberships available to this channel. The great thing about this is that I can now provide perks for becoming a channel member as a way of giving back and saying thank you! Simply click the JOIN button under any of my hundreds of videos. If you enjoy my content and are thinking about contributing to the channel by becoming a member, I thank you in advance for your generosity. Rest assured, I will continue to make quality unbiased content and build this amazing community of fellow creatives. For business relations please contact me at jcristina.com/contact Follow me on Instagram @josephcristina for extra behind-the-scenes content and if you found value in this video, please take a moment to Thumbs-Up, Subscribe, Turn-On Notifications, and most importantly Tell A Friend about the channel. If you haven't, download my 🆓 FREE ebook over at jcristina.com/ebook please check it out. There is something there for Amateur right up to professional photographers. Join our Creative Discord community at 📰 community.jcristina.com Subscribe and use promo code YT20 at checkout and receive 📦 20% off everything in your cart at jcristina.com [ Media Contact Business Relations ] 📧 eMail - jcristina.com/contact [ Free Giveaways & Promos ] 📦 20% Off everything jcristina.com - Subscribe & use Promo Code YT20 🆓 FREE eBook jcristina.com/ebook - 10 Tips To Making Tack Sharp Images [ Tea I Drink ] 🌒 Dark MoonTeas DarkMoonTeas.com [ Social Media & Additional Conections ] 🎬 KZbin - kzbin.info 🔖 Twitter - twitter.com/JosephCristina 👀 Instagram - instagram.com/JosephCristina 👨‍💼 LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/josephcristina 📖 Facebook - facebook.com/joseph.cristina 📰 Creative Discord Server - community.jcristina.com

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[@any4003]

I know this is an old video but I finally ordered Starlink 🥳 So I'm doing my research on mesh systems etc. I seen your list and I'm wondering do you think it maybe worth it to get one of these through Amazon refurbished or that's a little to sketchy?

[@dryheat6907]

Thank Joe, great videos on Starlink. I'm a new subscriber and working my through your extensive Starlink playlist! A question to follow.

[@jcristina]

Welcome.

[@sylviacantumusicalideas2468]

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[@jcristina]

Truly appreciate that!!

[@skywatcherca]

Mr. Cristina: Would you consider a new video on... I want to use my Gen 2 Starlink router, then purchase another supplier's router, such as TP-Link (whatever), then hook up an ethernet connection from the Starlink router to the third-party router. How do I set up a GUEST account on/with the new third-party router, and how do I set up the third-party router so that I do not have to turn off the Wi-Fi on the Starlink router? Thank you, sir.

[@bandman1967]

I have been in contact with Starlink tech support and they tell me I can use their Starlink ethernet in conjunction at the main router for wired Ethernet. The only thing is the "naysayers" on facebook who probably don't have this starlink new mesh saying the coverage is bad. I think I will try it because they have a 30 money back on their equipment. Your videos are a godsend. Thanks.

[@jcristina]

Thank you for being here. I would like to add. Don’t listen till the trolls living in this mothers basement on Facebook. Try it for 25 days and return it. If coverage is an issue, just get more. You are allowed 3 units of memory serves.

[@SurgInnovatioNow]

Thank you, Mr. Cristina! This video was spot for my needs today, great work and...i’m not actually stupid.

[@OrinocodeltaLodge]

Hello Joe, does the Starlink Mesh Router work as a main router if necessary? I am thinking to buy one in case the original router malfunction. Great channel, thanks.

[@any4003]

So I finally ordered Starlink and this is absolutely helpful. I do a lot of streaming, video editing, photography, web work, gaming online, streaming, etc. So I don't know how the network will behave in my house. I will definitely soon find out and be able to have an educated understanding of what mesh network would be best. My fist instinct would be get the best I can vs going budget but I at the same time don't want to spend all that money if I can get the same quality within a budget mesh system. I will do more research after I get it though. I would want to get the best that will provide they best speeds as if I was directly connected to the network or as close as possible to the main network.

[@jcristina]

So glad to hear it!!

[@any4003]

​@@jcristina me too! I seen your list and I'm wondering do you think it maybe worth it to get one of these through Amazon refurbished or that's a little to sketchy? I'm looking at an Orbi AX6000 I believe it is for half price. So it's around $350, any thoughts would be appropriate thanks for your time I greatly appreciate it

[@hamcattamh]

Greetings from rural Australia. We are very excited to have recently installed Starlink and now thanks to your guidance are ready to instal a MESH network around the service. Your videos are very clear and concise providing great advice on what things to consider and what equipment is required. Keep up the good work and updates on Starlink. Cheers mate.

[@jamesmacd]

Can you actually daisy chain the mesh system?

[@JohnWallace-o5m]

Can you hard wire computer into the mesh tiut

[@georgemichaels529]

My wife found you and I’m glad she did. We just got Starlink and your videos and advice are so much appreciated! Thank you for doing this. Very helpful!

[@jcristina]

That is awesome! Glad to hear it!!

[@cbinder46]

As someone who is building a new house hopefully next year and will need Starlink, your videos are amazing. I am excited to get my network setup. Additionally, I am structural engineer who designs houses literally all day, and while you are correct that there is a firewall between the garage space and the living space, there are no firewalls separating exterior spaces (porches) from living spaces unless in special circumstances (ie and outdoor fireplace that is close to the main house). I believe the reduction in signal strength through these particular walls is due to the multiple layers of drywall (firewalls) and solid plywood/OSB sheathing (exterior walls).

[@jessstuart9480]

Thanks Joe. I watched your video on setting up the TP Link Mesh network using the Starlink router and finished it. My question is how do I get faster speeds as I still get some buffering on my living room TV that is hard wired to the tp managed switch. Would getting a faster router help me versus the starlink router?

[@thecardosos1015]

Hi J. Cristina, I ordered a Starlink mesh router, same thing is the original router from the starter kit. So, I was playing around with that, I hooked up the Ethernet cable to the mesh router, believe it or not, the router transmit connection thru the dongle Ethernet adapter cable.

[@jcristina]

Awesome. That means one of two things. Starlink’s tech support is wrong about Ethernet BackHauling or your signal is getting to the other unit via WiFi that you’re unaware of. Either way. If it works. All is golden!!!!

[@scottyb4606]

Great video. I'm new to starlink and the out of the box single wifi router coverage was poor throughout my home. This was video was everything I needed to know about building a mesh network to improve that coverage. Thank you

[@jcristina]

So glad you got some value from my video. Check out my Starlink playlist for 70-80 additional Starlink videos.

[@ScottCooper]

Recently found your videos and I'm really enjoying them. Thanks for taking the time to explain instead of just glossing over the details and saying "buy X". Also I love the shirt!

[@jcristina]

You bet. Thanks for being here.

[@doug0823]

I am a novice to say the least. I appreciate how well you explain this and helps me understand what i should get. I will have to educate myself more on what to buy for cat6 cable for backhauling a little more, but all in all love the videos. i have debated between EERO and DECO for a while just for reasons of not wanting to buy the wrong thing or what is not needed. I have a 2 story home around 4500 sq/ft and never could get WIFI until i received my Starlink system now am ready for a mesh system to help with coverage and so i can also purchase a Ring security system and also an Arlo camera system. Other than that all i have is normal household items. eg. TV, Computers, ipads, printers, etc. Would a (TP-Link Deco AX3000 WiFi 6 Mesh System(Deco X55) - Covers up to 6500 Sq.Ft. , Replaces Wireless Router and Extender, 3 Gigabit ports per unit, supports Ethernet Backhaul (3-pack)) system work for what i want? Price is about $250 for a 3 pack.

[@jcristina]

Either will work and have WiFi 6 products. I always suggest buying one more unit than you think you need and then move all of the units closer together.. It will give you the best results. ;)

[@doug0823]

@@jcristina Sounds great. one more question is if i purchase the deco AX3000 as mentioned above can i also purchase your previously mentioned TP-Link EAP110-Outdoor V3 | Omada N300 Wireless Outdoor Access Point unit for the outdoors? Can they talk to each other or do you have to purchase all the same system for both inside/outside? if both can be used and i understand it correctly this is why you would want to have the Omada controller connected also and then setup them all up via the adoption of controllers found during the Omada App setup?

[@jwestney2859]

I just set-up my starlink mesh network. I have no close neighbors (so no interference) so wifi 5 is adeqate. I don't need the extra bands that wifi 6 or wifi 6E would provide. At my office, however, I have LOTS of concrete walls so I want wired backhaul. And I have LOTS of neighbors with their own networks, so I want the extra bands at wifi 6 and 6E provide. Thanks for the very helpful vid. Cheers!

[@jcristina]

Spot on!!

[@rb-qc1fn]

Awesome value-added content. Thank you so much! I was literally just about to order the TP Link hardware you recommended on your original Starlink Mesh network video, when i came across this video. i typically opt for higher end equipment, if i can afford it. so would be inclined to lean towards the gear in this presentation. You hinted at doing another video to explain how to wire everything together. Depending upon your timing, i might opt to wait for that video before ordering hardware. Are you able to provide any further clarity on when you might produce such a video? Again, thank you!

[@Ethel_Red]

Hey brother, watched your video and although it was really informative it didn't quite give me the answer I need for what is a pretty unique situation for me, wonder if you mind me giving you a scenario and what you think would be the best option please? I live on a remote island in Scotland, it's privately owned and is a community in its own right. The members of our community live in granite walled cottages, which are built in one straight row (the street is about 100m long). In my head I imagined installing the dish somewhere away from the street that would have a clear line of sight to each of the cottages, run the cable to a router in one of the houses in the middle of the row and then install nodes in each of the other adjacent cottages (probably in the front room windows of each of them so the signal between each of them is as unimpeded by the walls as possible). Do you think this would work? If you need a visual on my location you could Google Earth the 'Isle of Erraid' and you'll see where the street is on the north side of the island. I realise I'm asking for some minutes out of your day and some grinding of your brain cells, but I'd be incredibly grateful to have your thoughts. I'm just a little bit out of my depth with this one! Thanks in advance my friend.. 👍

[@jcristina]

Yep. Run a cable to the router and then your access points to add additional coverage. I did the mesh network video about ow to build out a TPlink mesh setup.

[@Ethel_Red]

Thanks for coming back to me.. So a cable from the dish to the router, but not clear on what you mean by also cabling to access points? Are the access points another name for the nodes and, if so, would they definitely need to be wired from the router? Would wireless not be okay? Gratitude in advance..

[@Ethel_Red]

I'll take a look at that video as well now, thank you.. 🙏

[@joseph881]

Also another point to take note of are the wireless standard speeds. Those numbers are aggregate numbers amongst ALL of the router's Bands. So for instance, The AX6600 you mentioned is 4804 Mbps (5 GHz) + 1201 Mbps (5 GHz) + 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz) to get to that 6600 number. This is just to temper everyone's expectations so that they don't think they can get that throughput out of any single wireless device link.

[@jcristina]

Point well taken.

[@davedavenport8673]

I already had a Synology ac router (RT2600ac) with Mesh built in, so I purchased a Synology node (MR2600ac) and set it up today. Works great and simple setup. Also got my Starlink ethernet adapter yesterday, so will be installing that today as well. Wired run from managed switch to my Synology router for main network and WiFi. Keeping Starlink wifi running so I can check it via app occasionally.

[@jcristina]

Smart smart smart.

[@davedavenport8673]

@@jcristina Of course it was not as easy as I had thought. I have it working, but using the Starlink router to switch, then my Synology router in AP mode, so I lose some of the software functionality of my router which I would like to utilize. I don't want to move my router next to the Starlink due to wifi coverage for the house. Is it possible to go Starlink>Managed Switch>Synology Router? Is this where VLANs come into play?

[@davidmilisock5200]

Joe I'm just catching up with your videos, I've been on, (what turned into a large family photo project) and again the JCristina site comes to our aid. My family lives in a rural area, not dueling banjos rural but just past the edge of convenient. These low cost mesh networks are a perfect inexpensive way to boost the range for cell phone use, calling over WIFI. Thanks!

[@jcristina]

110%. And actually I would not mind listening to some dueling banjos. 😂

[@davidmilisock5200]

@@jcristina Love the tune, poor Ned Beaty! 😀😀😀

[@tomkrzemecki5166]

Joseph, I currently have a 8 port Unmanaged bridge that sits downstream from my EERO mesh system. I'm debating as to whether I should upgrade to a Managed switch. I would like you to do a video on how, specifically, to configure a managed switch. I would like to see you do this IN DETAIL.

[@jcristina]

I did a video about my Managed Switch and my basic setup as I only use it's QoS port setting to assign each port a different set of rules / availability, etc..

[@tomkrzemecki5166]

@@jcristina thanks, I'll check it out. I really, really enjoy your videos, and your straight forward method of explaining things. I always walk away from your sessions - smarter and more humble. Keep up the good work.

[@jfig786]

Glad I found your channel you always have a very detailed explanation of Starlink and it's best setups for one's particular situation. This is my go to spot for anything Starlink. Keep up the good works.

[@carlosocintron]

Joseph, I am watching this video now. I have watched a number of your videos because I am new to Starlink (last Dec.) You mentioned the need of ethernet backhauling and I understand the concep. In your example of the garage I have used TP Link's gizmos that use the electric network in your house as ethernet conductors. Wonder if you have an opinion on those or have tested them. They seem to work in my situation although I have not tested the throughput. Thank you for being here.

[@jcristina]

I have not tested those. Sorry Carlos.

[@carlosocintron]

@@jcristina Just to share, I also use Ubiquity equipment to do the same wirelessly with a range of kilometers if you have line of sight. TP Link has their version and as you know cheaper. Thank you for your work.

[@scalty2008]

Can you build a Starlink routers mesh with Ethernet backend? Could it work with 2x Starlink Ethernet adapter and Lancable between ?

[@andrewtaylor5421]

Thank you very much for this video. Explained in a way that makes sense. ✌️

[@conradsurratt5287]

Hi Jay, Would appreciate you input on my setup please. I have to put my Starlink router and dish on my shop due to getting an unobstructed sky view. I have CAT 6 cable run to my house where its connected to TP Link router (ARCHERAX21). A few weeks ago I followed your advice of resetting things more frequently to improve performance. That does seem to help occasionally. When I first set this up I was running in bypass mode on the Starlink router. During one of my resets I did not switch to bypass. Before I had to run an extender in the shop (connected to the TP Link router) to boost the wifi in the shop (metal building). I now connect directly to the Starlink router while in the shop, but still connect to TP Link when in the house. Seems to work really great using both routers in this way and dropping the wifi extender. Just wondering if I am hurting myself in some way by not using the bypass mode? Is the TP Link router now working as an AP in this case. I did not make any changes to the TP Link router. By the way I do have a external TP Link AP connected to the TP Link router as well. Everything seems to perform well, but hard to tell If by doing this I am degrading performance in some way?

[@fragile1976]

Using two desktop computers in my home. One of them is right next to the Starlink router and consistently gets a ping of 50ms. The other desktop computer, about 50 feet away, through several walls gets a ping of 176ms. Would a mesh help with the ping speed of the second computer?

[@jcristina]

As long as it’s not a something other than a wifi strength issue, absolutely.

[@blaise2628]

Joseph - another excellent, informational video with easy to understand facts and analogies.

[@jcristina]

Thanks so much!! So glad you enjoyed it. I hope it helps a few people out there over time.

[@andrewrivera4029]

Thanks, very practical, I subscribed. Merry Christmas!

[@RichardBaileyrichoncode]

Great video. Subscribed. Following up on more recent. Gave up and sold my old asus mesh for starlink due to incompatibility or poor setup steps.

[@jcristina]

Ya. Sometimes easy = better

[@rubenmacias5598]

Does the mesh devices need to be connected to the same electric grid?

[@jordanwyatt8762]

At 6:55 you said the starlink router is cat 5, is both the router that comes with the starlink cat 5 and the starlink node, or is the router that comes with it cat 6? Also, if the starlink speeds are 100-300 and the standard router is in fact cat 5, what would be the benefit of getting cat 6 mesh network hardware, and why 3000-6000mbps if the starlink speeds are 2-300?

[@jcristina]

WiFi 5 not WiFi 6 or WiFi6E like most upper end routers today.

[@rdimler8]

I also really appreciate your SL videos. I stocked up on the tp-link products as soon as I saw your earlier video for a building project I am starting in a few weeks, (metal workshop then house), based on the potential supply chain issues that may impact products. 2 ideas for future videos 1) how best to secure the network you showed in the previous mesh video (perhaps it is sufficiently secure already?), 2) your approach to including security cameras in the network - thanks for the good work so far! - Ron

[@jcristina]

Thanks for the ideas Ron. Appreciate it.

[@PureMagma]

I had these same thoughts regarding "what I would like to know!" So definitely consider thrse video suggestions!

[@garyag45]

👍🦅😎🇺🇸 thanks for the great info 😊 but not sure that you are saying I can use these other routers with the Starlink

[@knifelife...]

Ubiquitii... that's what I'm using. Expensive but I'm loving it. Great info!

[@jcristina]

Great hardware for sure!!! Very expandable.

[@justinm2981]

Extremely informative and concise info. Exactly what I needed to know to map out and select equipment needed to create a lower cost and efficient mesh system. Thank you sir!

[@jcristina]

Thank you Justin for being here. Please share the link / channel.

[@kevinwatkins7202]

Great job in setting record straight. I didn't know that Starlink mesh system was WiFi 5. I thought for sure it would have been a WiFi 6. I guess that was a cost saving method for Starlink. By the way, dish is up on my roof. At first my Starlink dish would not lock in and kept getting Offline and then Online and then Disconnected. I contacted Starlink and they said I have obstruction all around my dish within 110 degree view. That was puzzling to me considering the fact that the dish was on my roof and the Starlink app showed that the location was perfect! Ultimately the issue was solved, Starlink (Alyssa) got back to me stating my Starlink dish was updating and it would take 24 hours to complete.

[@jcristina]

Sweet.. I'm so flag Alyssa was any to get you up and running... Must have been a firmware glitch.

[@thefirsttrillionaire2925]

@@jcristina nah probably a software update. Same thing happened to me and after opening the app and going through with the procedure I’m good.

[@danjohnson3329]

Just one question, let’s say you live in a 2500 square-foot home two stories finished basement and you have great coverage upstairs with one star link main router, but not so great coverage downstairs. Where should you place your message node

[@jcristina]

I would place an access point down stairs at one end of the house and one on the opposite end.

[@captdrums]

Do I have to disable the Starlink Wifii to make a mesh network? I want to do a wired back- haul in two areas.

[@jcristina]

I would.. BTW: Starlink Mesh does not allow for backhauling so you would need another mesh setup anyways. I creating an indoor / outdoor TP-Link setup.. here's a link kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2O0f5KMhcate5Y

[@donaldrobinson22064]

JCristina, I love your videos. Please advise what my settings should be for my TPLinks Deca S4 mesh system should be set at. Should my Ipv4 be set at Dynamic and should the Ipv6 be set at disabled? Thanks for your reply.

[@jcristina]

Yep. Starlink will provide your TP mesh with it “IP” thank you for being here and supporting the channel.

[@roberthaymon2301]

I live in the south, my home is spray foamed, meaning insulation is on the roof and not the ceilings. When running my mesh network, can I leave the nodes in the attack, or do I need to bring starlink router and nodes to the first floor?

[@jcristina]

Either way but consider heat, cold, humidity, etc.

[@lifeinmexico189]

Excellent video. Great explanation. Very helpful and informative. One suggestion: please learn the difference between versus & verse. Not a big deal, but a pet peeve of mine.

[@jcristina]

Thank you my friend. English never was my strong suit. 😂. Many blessings.

[@lifeinmexico189]

@@jcristina You are actually great with your English. I'm just an obsessed teacher who can't help myself. You do a great job.

[@craigharrison3458]

amazing video - exactly the information I needed and clearly explained. Top man

[@daveruggles4450]

Great video and a good explanation of mesh and backhauling. As I remember the Internet is a massive/gigantic mesh network that was set up by ARPA to assure network communication in case of router destruction from a nuclear war. The home mesh network is a microcosm of that network technology by determining the best path for communication. Also, it could be noted that your cell phone is an example of backhauling technology from cell tower to smartphone that allows for an internet hot spot as well.

[@jcristina]

Yep.. Wireless back-hauling..

[@subseacables7081]

Great video and great class!

[@karl2051]

Great video thank you. I have a scenario that I would appreciate your advice on. I have Gen 1 SL. I have a Google Mesh system with a Google router and 3 access points. Currently I have my Google Router connected to the extra port on the SL router. The remaining port on the Google router is not being used. I recently purchased a Reolink security camera system (Has a NVR recorder that needs to be plugged in as well to the internet) and a TP link POE switch. What would your suggestion be on how I should connect them all?? Do I connect the Switch to the SL router and then connect the rest or do I connect the switch to the open port on the Google router and connect from there?? Thank you for your time !

[@jcristina]

I personally would come out of the Starlink router into a managed switch for the most control of the data. Data shaping do to speak. .

[@karl2051]

@@jcristina thank you for you input much appreciated! Keep those videos coming!

[@jrt0127]

How can I add my current google mesh network to starlink

[@jcristina]

Yep

[@dryheat6907]

Like all your others, great video Joe, thanks. A question: we have a reliable but slow (20 mbps) WISP in our semi-rural area now and our Starlink is on the way. I have a very extensive Eero 6 mesh network up and running perfectly in a long house and a second separated outside shop building (1 Eero router hub and 4 Eero beacons), I'm very pleased. I want to connect the Starlink to the Eero network and you've covered that well. But I want to co-exist with my old WISP and Starlink for a bit to be sure Starlink works for us before I cut away from the current provider. Given local demand if I cut from them I may never get an account back if Starlink is unreliable for us. Can I do this as a test for a few weeks: set up Starlink with its wifi enabled, use the ethernet adapter (which I now have), run Starlink ethernet to my existing Eero router hub and run both the Eero and Starlink wifi at the same time? I would put our easy-to-change-wifi phones and iPads on the Starlink wifi and give it a good test for speed and stability, etc., and let Eero continue to talk to our ~25 more IoT devices (which are spread out across the property and are also more difficult to change to new wifi networks, like security cameras, etc). Yes that would be two wifi networks in the same house but I see three neighbor networks already, and with different SSIDs I would think in my scenario the iOS devices would talk to Starlink and the rest of our devices would stick with Eero as now until I'm convinced we move to Starlink only. And then we'd put the Starlink router into bypass mode and hope for the best. Thanks again.

[@jcristina]

I would watch my video named something like how to fix most of Starlink problems in my Starlink playlist. I use a vpn with port forwarding and static ip to help with all of that.

[@charminbaer2323]

Not with Apple routers, you can use several Airport Extreme, Airport Express, Time Capsule to create a mesh network and you automatically connect to the strongest signal. Airport Utility will set it up for you too. As of right now, I have two Airport Extremes, the last models Apple made, the tall ones that I purchased after my Time Capsule started dropping it's 5 ghz band. The Time Capsule is definitely long in the tooth by now, so the newer Airport Extremes were a nice upgrade. With the Time Capsule, i was getting no more than 200 Mbps on the 5 Ghz band. With the newer Airport Extreme on the 2.4 Ghz band I get speeds of no more than 100 Mbps, on the 5 Ghz band i get speeds of 600 Mbps, and thru ethernet I get the full 1000 Mbps.

[@jcristina]

Sweet!!

[@slicknick1970]

So will wifi 5 or six all work w starlink? Any specific mesh systems that will not work w starlink?

[@jcristina]

Starlink is only WiFi 5 according to Starlink Tech Support

[@kamikazekunze]

Hey man, as usual, we love the videos. Clear and concise. Can you do a video on how to couple Starlink with a cellular setup? I’m going to be a digital nomad soon and would love the reliability of using both at the same time. Thanks so much. 👍🏻

[@jcristina]

Gotcha. Don’t forget Starlink now has roaming for $25 extra a month. Travel anywhere, basically. .

[@cheftjayjones7208]

Hello JC. I have the Orbi 6 that has a router and 2 satellites. I cannot get a wifi signal at all! I did the bypass and tried it with and without a managed switch. What am I doing wrong 😕

[@jcristina]

Hey there. I wish I could guess but from here… there could be many issue. I suggest test one thing at a time and adding AP one by one. Might be a router issue.

[@cheftjayjones7208]

So if it's a router issue, get a different router?

[@josephgirgenti4505]

Hi Joseph, I just listened to your Starlink Mesh Network youtube video. I just ordered my starlink equipment to upgrade my Hughes network. My router is a Hughes 2000. So I think my Starlink will be a major upgrade. I live in the Hill Country west of Austin Texas and we have no access to high speed internet. I'm old and retired and my wife and I would like to stream a movie or 2. I also have Directv for my television reception. Your thoughts?

[@jcristina]

Starlink is a great solution. Great value when it’s working.

[@gavgav3876]

You’re videos are great JC. My house is timber, single level and is very long and narrow. The house is approximately 75 yards long and only about 12 yards across as it snakes it’s way back through our big forest block. The main house is separated from the granny flat at the rear by a 4 bay garage. All joined by stud walls. Yeah, it’s a big house. My Starlink router is kinda central in the office and I now want to mesh this whole place so even the flat gets good signal to achieve reliable zoom calls anywhere. Please advise how to go about this? Would I Ethernet backhaul to the back and also up to the front of the house and wireless mesh the remainder? Thanks from Down Under 🇦🇺

[@jcristina]

The Starlink mesh does not allow for backhauling yet so that’s out. I’m currently using a TP-Link setup which I should in my Mesh video. Actually Two videos. Search mesh in my video list. I’m also test out some new ways so stay tuned. I will address some of this. 👍🏻 in short wired backhauling is best but wireless backhauling can work.

[@tomkrzemecki5166]

Excellent video. Thank you!!

[@jcristina]

Glad you enjoyed it, Tom!

[@dustinmeier9753]

Are StarLink Routers Unidirectional or Omnidirectional?

[@jcristina]

I believe WiFi 5 (AC) Omni

[@dustinmeier9753]

@@jcristina that should help with locating my primary router for the mesh network. Thanks. The network mapping feature indicates it is omnidirectional, but sometimes it didn’t look that way in the mapping feature.

[@cincomithell]

One of the reasons I was watching this video about mesh networks is client limits. I have a larger home and my StarLink router gets gummed up with the amount of smart lights we use. I have only done about half of what I need to. the StarLink router can handle not more than about 80-100 on that 2.4 band. So the client count has been tough for us.

[@jcristina]

Check out some of the options. They may have more connections available.

[@garnetterouse2604]

Please help! I have purchased the TP-Link Deco AXE5400 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Mesh System(Deco XE75). I have two nodes. I bypassed the Starlink Router, plugged an ethernet cord into the Starlink adapter and into the back of one of the Deco Nodes. Plugged the Deco in. Went to the Deco App on my iPhone and selected the Deco XE75. It finds my WiFi, but when it tries to detect the internet connection type, it says that it appears that the Deco is not properly connected and to check my Ethernet cord. I plugged it into all three ports on the back of each node and never got past this connection error. I actually have THREE Starlink Ethernet Adapters (I purchased the 1st one, thought it was defective, and while waiting over a week + to hear back from support, I gave up and purchased the 2nd one, and then without chatting with me first, Starlink sent me a third one.) I also purchased a cord tester and tested my new Ethernet cords (CAT6 and CAT8), which all work. I have no idea what to do now to get it to work. Any ideas would be GREATLY appreciated. 🙏🙏🙏

[@jcristina]

Interesting. That sounds like a cable or dongle issue. Never seen that before. 🍵👍🏻😔👍🏻

[@garnetterouse2604]

@@jcristina well bummer. Not sure what to do know. Thanks for the reply.

[@garnetterouse2604]

@@jcristina well….. I tested the dongle and the cable and they are good! Here was what Starlink CS said “Hello Garnette, Thank you for reaching back out to support regarding your mesh nodes. The Starlink mesh WiFi Routers are not compatible with third party modems or routers and can not be used in conjunction to form a mesh network with 3rd party modems/routers/mesh nodes. On our end we show you are successfully connected to a Starlink router and Mesh node and bypass mode is not enabled. Since there is no issue with the Starlink equipment connected and we are unable to troubleshoot 3rd party equipment, would advise you to consult your 3rd party router's user manual and configuration to make sure the router is set to "Router Mode" and not "Bridge Mode" or "AP Mode". Please let us know if you need any additional assistance.” Interesting answer since it says right in their app that you can use 3rd party routers and mesh. 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@garnetterouse2604]

And…. Yes they saw that the Starlink router is not in bypass mode…. Because I wanted to use my service and it takes them a week to answer so I gave up and enabled the Starlink router again.

[@kevinnoble6996]

Really enjoying your videos. I’m in Canada and just received my Starlink unfortunately and fortunately Gen1. My question is Starlink presently does not allow port forwarding so I cannot access my cameras remotely. Is there a solution?

[@jcristina]

You may wish to look into a VPN type of setup as Starlink uses GNAT

[@ramosel]

@@jcristina CGNAT

[@KJC63]

If you're plugging a small switch into the Starlink router, can you just get the mesh extenders that you mentioned without getting that company's router?

[@randygregory7826]

Did you see where Starlink has come up with it's own Mess Node. Looks just like the router.? Saw a KZbin on here a few minutes ago.....Just wondering if you knew...Thanks, Randy

[@jcristina]

Starlink mesh is built on additional Starlink routers but they do not allow for backhauling so I can't use them in my setup.

[@donaldhiles_k9sgz428]

Mesh works best if you run Ethernet cable to every ap. Drill holes run Cat6 As far as the garage masonary bit🙂

[@jcristina]

👍🏻👍🏻🍵 facts

[@robertnasser9937]

Absolutely great vid. My Starlink is in. Now I have and have used for years is a power company wi fi 40 down and 10 up with a nighthawk router that reaches out my 2000 sq ft house and out to the spa in the back yard, it’s impressive but now 5 years old. Thanks for the lesson, still don’t know which one I will get but the ease of use with the Starlink mesh seams really, really easy. Any comments?

[@jcristina]

Absolutely. I like the idea that if you have the extra money to pay for Starlink mesh and don’t need backhauling, it’s the way to go. If not. Check out some of my suggestions in the pinned comment and description.

[@valariesuffern7918]

I love your videos, thank you so much for all of your information about Starlink! Right now I have an EERO Pro which I believe in my research is AC Wi-Fi 5 would it help speed things up to update my EERO to the 6+? Is it worth it? In your opinion? Again, thanks so much for your Starlink videos!

[@jcristina]

Glad to help!

[@NelsonMurad]

hello congratulations for the whim in the productions, scenarios and explanations for laymen like me If possible, a suggestion for another video, comment on the implementation of ipv6 and on a palliative solution by ISPs called cgnat due to exhaustion of ipv4 versus starlink if ipv6 ready so Kudos for your Great didactics and critical sense. thank you cheers!👏🏻 The pac-man is the best 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jcristina]

You’re so very kind. I wrote this down. 👍🏻

[@GalaGirly]

GG @ the “do, do” lol.

[@lordvader702]

Good info thanks

[@jcristina]

Thank you.

[@josephchan4198]

Thanks for the info.

[@jcristina]

Thanks for being here Joseph.

[@captkarnage]

You mention many times a "TP-Link" video, and I've searched your channel, and your Starlink playlist and can't seem to find it. Can you please post a direct link to that specific video?

[@jcristina]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2O0f5KMhcate5Y

[@michaeljagacki29]

I’m not understanding why one would need wifi 6000, for example, when internet speed is limited to 100/25 mps? Please help

[@jcristina]

Local file transfer when Ethernet is not available.

[@dwen5065]

I’d be interested in hearing if you got any other info. I think the basic answer is that you don’t care if what you are looking at is internet speed, which is what most people use. Few use it for local file transfer. Most would use a thumb drive or similar for that. It’s not the best way, but it is what most would do. I am interested in the reach of these systems, which is not covered as much as the speed. As you point out, most of this speed is radical overkill. The square foot coverage numbers are not that useful as most of us want to throw the signal out to a distance, not fill a bubble. In my case, I have two buildings I want to cover in one mesh and can’t find straightforward answers. It’s all about speed, speed, speed, which are all way beyond the Starlink speeds I get. Again, if you found more info on this I’d appreciate a reply.

[@thepatriot.5112]

Why a managed switch vs. an unmanaged switch?

[@jcristina]

With a managed switch you have complete QoS control. I can assigned different PORT different amounts of bandwidth, etc.

[@tonymercado1652]

Another Great Video

[@jcristina]

Thanks Tony. I wish I had the market / KZbin Prowess to be able to get people to actually see it.

[@dustinmeier9753]

I think the new StarLink routers are more like Wi-Fi 5-1/2 now. Mine is 802.11ac with the ability to turn on WPA3 security. I was scratching my head when I saw that.

[@jcristina]

Yep.. Not WiFi 6 or 6e yet.

[@darrellhornick7764]

Is it possible to place too many AP’s. I’m an overkill kind of guy. I tend to use too much of something. I would rather have too much than not enough. Money not a consideration.

[@jcristina]

No really. Most controllers can handle more than you can afford to buy. You’ll be fine!

[@EricBoudle]

The TP-Link router is far superior to the Starlink router if you map networl drives between PC's. I was getting about 20 Mbs with Starlink compaired to 980 Mbs with the TP-Link, copying files between PC's.

[@jcristina]

Holy crap!

[@cincomithell]

Is that a grunt style shirt?

[@jcristina]

It is. I need more merch to wear. 😉

[@cincomithell]

Yeah well that sealed the deal. I subscribed!! Good stuff.

[@lilycaradoc]

I signed up in 2019 Every year they post that it will be mid next year. Just got another for 2023. I used to be a big supporter of Starlink but the way they treat people with no real information is inexcusable. I have friend in my state who have service and they put down a deposit after us.

[@ramosel]

But all these 3000, 3200, 5400, 6000Mbps transfers are only good for inside your own network. The best speed I’ve ever measured on Starlink was 270Mbps. So even an ac1200 router’s transfer speed is 4 times what Starlink can provide you to the internet. Save your money. A good WiFi 5 router running a properly configured 802.11r using FT over the air will be fine until Starlink delivers speeds greater than 1Gbps. And I’d never run OEM firmware on a plastic box router…. DD-WRT or OpenWRT. If your plastic box router doesn’t support DD-WRT or OpenWRT, it’s not worth having anyway. I absolutely agree on the managed switch. But I run segmented networks and multiple VLANs on my back-haul connections. Though, again, you can use the alternative firmware solutions to turn an old router into a managed switch.

[@jcristina]

Good points

[@ramosel]

@@jcristina Thanks Mr. C. I am curious though. I was an early beta tester so obviously Gen 1. I've received no announcements for Starlink Mesh. Is this only being offered on Gen 2. The picture you showed certainly looked like a Gen 2.

[@danielworrel]

I just wanted to be comment 69. Great vid. Helpful info.

[@jcristina]

🍵🍵🍵

[@SeanDees]

You might as well be speaking Chinese no offense to the Chinese, I wonder if there a people I can hire to come and hook everything up so I’m on the best mesh network. I don’t even know what a access point is or a mesh network.

[@jcristina]

😂 DM me.

[@chrisbryan5430]

Kool

[@coziii.1829]

Mesh network??? Just get Starlink satellite and boom my whole house is all good

[@James-ib2kp]

😁

[@aezean5618]

I find your videos to be too technical. People who use the internet are ordinary people who are not IT gurus. I think most will struggle to grasp what you are trying to explain

[@jcristina]

Thanks.

[@coziii.1829]

I wish you speak layman’s term s

[@MonkeyDPrimo]

He speaks too much and does a less demo. Unsubscribed already.

[@SometimesMonkeysDie]

I have an existing TPLink Mesh set up and am getting StarLink today. Other than the Ethernet adapter what do I need to make the Starlink go the mesh. Do I need to add a router?

[@jsnx9067]

BORING

[@rrvallance]

Great video thank you

[@jcristina]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻🍵