Starlink, damaged, kinked, cut, cabling repair, installing a connection onto the factory wiring.

What happens if you damage you Starlink Dishy cable? Can it be fixed or do you need a new one? We took the cable of a generation 1 Dishy cut open the cabling and show you what's inside. Watch and see if we can get our Starlink cable working again. The results my not be what you think!

[@przemyslawwawrzynczak2348]

Thank you for Gen 1 video. Hardly anything available on Gen 1.

[@abrahamgaete8000]

Thanks for this tutorial, i have cut the cable with an truck and i have repair in this moment and the v1 antenna works perfect!!

[@AllMediaServices1]

You’re welcome Abraham! Thanks for watching :)

[@L1vR-1948]

Thanks 🛰

[@FATALBox]

Hey mate, thats a really good video. Just to confirm : if i just want to replace the cable and not repair it (I would actually like a short one, approx 10m, I have a gen1 round dish), can I simply purchase a basic outdoor cat6? Cheers.

[@AllMediaServices1]

Thank you! You should be able to use a Cat6 and up style Ethernet without to much trouble, especially on a short run. Your factory cable though does have and EMI suppressor on it (tubular section near the end of the cable) and it is meant to suppress interference from radio frequencies and electromagnetic, etc. If possible test your chunk of Cat6 for a week or so to see how it performs in comparison to the original factory cable.

[@donaldindividual-1]

For those who don’t have the tools to do this hire someone who runs network cabling. But a new cable from Starlink might be cheaper.

[@diazwiersma5833]

is it possible to replace the cable for a gen 2 dish

[@MrBIGONE67]

They have shielded RJ45 connectors

[@markrobinson8539]

I think you should have used a shielded connector to ensure continuity of the drain wire.

[@AllMediaServices1]

Hey Mark, your right a shield connector would have been the best. We could also ground at the surge arrestor for extra protection, good catch!

[@markrobinson8539]

@@AllMediaServices1 I want to use an external surge protector too but I have Gen 3 so I will have to cut the cable like you did and add RJ45 connectors. I don't have a lot of experience with putting those connectors on. Firstly I want to run the system a little to make sure that it is all working, that way if I have a poorly connected cable I will be able to see the slow down in speeds from what I had before. Right now I am still waiting for parts to finish my install which is on an external grounded metal pole about 40 feet from the house. The pole allows me to service the dish or remove it when hurricanes are coming without having to put a ladder up the side of the house

[@misha1533]

Did you use that injector for saving the heat function? Why not orinary coupler?

[@AllMediaServices1]

That is what we had on hand, and it is also good for an outdoor connection as it helps keep the elements out of the connectors. I’m sure an ordinary coupler would do the trick as well 👍

[@victornedamo2883]

What kind of rj45 connector cat-6A many pins 8 or 6

[@stephfredhall6032]

You didn't explain how you knew which wire went where in the crimped on connector you used. I assume you can't just put them anywhere in the connector willy-nilly.

[@AllMediaServices1]

here is a link to a diagram of the wiring order www.digitalhome.ca/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,width=1920,height=1920,fit=scale-down/www.digitalhome.ca/forum/picture.php?albumid=368&pictureid=3383

[@stephfredhall6032]

@@AllMediaServices1 So it's essentially a Cat6 cable? Can't wait to see your Gen 2 video (since that's what I have).

[@ekimandersom4478]

@@stephfredhall6032 On the starlink cable it literally says cat5E

[@jameswyatt1304]

If the entire run isn't strapped down to static structure, use standard. Solid will fatigue with vibration or flex more. Ensure your connectors match your wire type (strand/solid) and, as you did, keep as much twist as you can up to the connector, which is why the connectors where the wire passes through are better, even if cutting the wire that sticks out seems wasteful.

[@AllMediaServices1]

That’s good info! Thank you James Wyatt.

[@Makemoney629]

What about the cord going to the dish itself mine juts broke today how would I fix it ?

[@AllMediaServices1]

Hey Luke, this was the cable going to Dishy in this video…1st Gen system.

[@captseabeesvideos6078]

I'm replacing my Gen 1 with High Performance but would like to repurpose the Gen 1 cable as a straight ethernet run as it's installed behind siding. Can you tell me the correct wire color to pins 1-8?

[@AllMediaServices1]

As long as you match the Ethernet pattern on both sides you can do type A or B. Type A is the one I use most often and that will be(from left to right) striped green, solid green, striped orange, solid blue, striped blue, solid orange, striped brown, solid brown. When sliding the crystal connector you will have the tab facing down with the striped green starting on the left side. Sorry for the late reply! I hope this helps 👍

[@captseabeesvideos6078]

@@AllMediaServices1 Figured it out. The Gen 1 doesn't use all 8 wires. So I put the sequence you described on one end and essentially made the feed an ethernet cable . Obviously you reverse on the other end of the line. The tested ;that came with the connector kit worked great. Up and running. High performance already making a difference out here in the sticks. I direct feed my Eero mesh system and have been getting ~300 download and ~160 during peak evening use. More important, much fewer and shorter drops.

[@AllMediaServices1]

That’s excellent! Glad to hear it’s working out for you. I haven’t heard much regarding the High Performance yet so it is good to hear a testimony on the difference it can make!

[@victornedamo2883]

6 cable wire the main wire of starlink

[@MrBIGONE67]

It's RJ45 connector

[@ekimandersom4478]

Can you not just solder and wrap each cable ?

[@AllMediaServices1]

I imagine that would do the trick as well.

[@shanerstokes]

If you wanna get more interference. These are data cables with power. Not a power cable. Dont solder them together. Do it right.

[@przemyslawwawrzynczak2348]

I kinked the cable and lost connection. Starlink actually wants me to buy a new Dish for $599.

[@senselessscott]

Thats a drain wire, not a rip cord.

[@franks_n_beans]

What's a drain wire?

[@joelrggizmo1373]

First of all this would've never happened if you would've had the wire and a conduit. Second of all you're using the wrong tool to cut that cable and did you unplug the power supply before doing this. Need to make sure you use the shielded RJ 45 connector and use a push through connectors to fix it I do not leave too much length between the wire and the connector.

[@AllMediaServices1]

Hi Joel R Gizmo, This was just an example and the actual Starlink cable was NOT cut by a weed wacker :0 There are a few options you could use to cut the cable in a pinch 👍 And yes we had the power supply unplugged. Good info, thanks for commenting and watching the video.

[@BoomChing]

​@@AllMediaServices1 lolz I like how positive you are regarding this comment 😄