Tips for Integrating Starlink into your Home Network

Starlink's default wireless network works for many folks, but if you already have some sort of home network in place, you should watch this video for tips on how to incorporate Starlink into that network and how to overcome some current Starlink limitations.

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[Kaylem.Styx]

I've got mine setup alongside my existing connection. we have internet outages at times so works great working as a failover and is alot cheaper than Unifi's version as well as being quicker.

[kolesplace]

Thanks Don, hopefully we'll get our Starlink soon in Texas. I needed a few points you made. 👍

[mattthearcadeguy]

My gen2 dishy arrives today, and the redesigned modem no longer has the ethernet auxiliary port. I bought the ethernet adapter they sell but it's backordered till mid 2022. So, no hardline and the power brick is inside the modem now I'm told, maybe they saw your video lol. Until the ethernet adapter shows up I'll use a tp link wifi to ethernet bridge to get the starlink wireless broadcast into my unifi.

[JaluUtomo]

i just order my starlink and i have condition exactly like your home enviroment. but the different is, im not using Unify Gateway but mikrotik router. now waiting the dish to come first then work-around. thx for the tutorial.

[mysafename]

What do you have? That's more current only have star link at this location no other connections available, but I would like to set it up for cameras in the future.

[kidzSectionChannel]

Hi! Thank you for the helpful video. I would like to ask, is Starlink compatible with all gateway routers? like cisco routers? TP Link Routers? Thank you!

[stevenblack]

This is great info I’ve got an issue with AirPrint have you come across this problem?

[Dank.Spices]

Ive got my Own router plugged in through AUX port. Which means i got 2 Signals going out. With my own Router broadcasting 2 signals for each 2.4 and 5ghz signal. Had no Issues so far with a couple devices still connected to the Starlink Router and most Going through my own Router, It's been going for awhile now no Big issues so far.

[derethreborn]

So are we not natted directly from the ethernet adapter port into a gigabit switch via the stock router?

[Hardpee]

I’m running my starlink setup with Starlink POE plug into my routers WAN port.. although I haven’t tried it yet I was under the impression that I could still set up port forwarding through my router and it would work with starlink..

Your video implies that Port forwarding won’t work with Starlink even if you’re not using their included router.. is the correct?

I thought the non-configurability of their included router was the reason why you couldn’t port forward. Can you clarify possibly? I was hoping to set up port forwarding soon so that I can access my home automation server (Hass on a Pi4) away from home.

[iancockburn]

Don, have things changed with the newer models of starling? I have two Sony TV’s not smart and I have two fire sticks, one for each TV. Is there an easy way to set this up?

[MolokiAdam]

Am failing to connect a starlink mini to my router

[Peepwitnoname]

i liked and subscribed, but im curious i can't find anything about 1 satellite 1 home 1 garage connection, is this possible if garage is only 10 feet away seperate from house? Thanks in advance

[SanSabaSongbird]

Do you know why my speeds might slow down after hooking a switch to my ethernet adapter from the Starlink? When i hook my PC into the switch I only get 10-20 mb/s as opposed to 100 when testing it from the wireless. Thanks

[anthonymudge]

I daresay you already have double NAT, via Starlinks CG-NAT. I'm less opposed to layers of NAT depending on how well the NAT does something called "UDP Hole Punching" which allows direct connections between users behind NAT devices.

[robgreatrix]

Thanks Don. Our Starlink 2 kit, with Ethernet adaptor, is on its way. Our present network setup appears to be the same as "Dons Old Cottage Network" the difference being that we have 3 or 4 Wi-Fi access points for different areas. As the Starlink Ethernet adaptor needs power from the Starlink Router, will I have to enable bypass mode and will our 3 or 4 Wi-Fi access points still work? Do you think this is our best option. We have about 30m cable from our current modem to our network switch and then about 20+ m cable to each of our Wi-Fi points. Thanks again Don.

[tomkalisz]

I want to provide Starlink signal from my family home to my guest home 250-300 feet away. In my guest home I have already router with Fronteer internet service - so how can replace the Fronteer service with Starlink -any suggestions? Thank you for your great video's.

[laurarick]

I'm a total non-techy person and need very basic explanation. We just received our dish and it is set up as you mentioned in the basic format with just the Starlink router. All I need to do is broadcast this to areas of my home that are not getting the best signal from the router. I have a large two story home with the router located upstairs. Can you please tell me if I get a Google Nest Wifi system 3 pack, do I just connect it to the Starlink Aux port on the Starlink router? Or is this going to create more issues? Also if this will work do you recommend the Google Nest system or a different mesh system?

[ptrenken]

What if I want to use starlink modem in home for wireless network but also use a wireless bridge to my barn that will go in a bridged wireless modem. Will I be able to do this?

[unicornfards]

so we have a house system box thing which has all the connections (all the cameras, tv, anything that uses wifi). how do i connect starlink through the house and connect it to the system?