SpaceX's Starlink launches $135-a-month internet service for RVs

[MoonShadow_1911]

So, as a follow up, I have been having issues with it not "connecting" from my internal network to the outside world. It might take 3-5 second of waiting for a ping response, only for it to show ~100 ms response. I was perplexed. I then connected my computer directly to the Starlink modem's WiFi network. Narry a problem. Hmmm, then I started fiddling around with my pfSense firewall. It got worse. Restored the things I changed and it's back to status quo. So, I figure it's time to rebuild the firewall. I'll be doing that in the coming weeks.

Unfortunately, Starlink uses CGNAT, so accessing my network from outside doesn't work. I'm looking into this to resolve that by using a hosted WireGuard VPN on AWS, Digital Ocean, or another service. But I digress. So my OwnCloud cloud storage can't be accessed from outside the network now, which is a pain in the rear. Outside of this, we are 100% Starlink now, with the Verizon MVNO hotspot as a backup.

 

[xxn5ac]

Has anyone tried the new antenna? This is the one designed for mobile, in-motion use. I have to look for a clear sky for the existing Dishy I have and I’m wondering if the mobile antenna is better at tracking and using satellites so a completely clear sky is not required. Does anyone have first-hand experience with it? It is outrageously expensive at $2,500.

 

[A.Texas.Yankee]

Has anyone tried the new antenna? This is the one designed for mobile, in-motion use. I have to look for a clear sky for the existing Dishy I have and I’m wondering if the mobile antenna is better at tracking and using satellites so a completely clear sky is not required. Does anyone have first-hand experience with it? It is outrageously expensive at $2,500.

The new antenna just has a wider angle view of the sky. You will still need line of sight to be able to connect to satellites. Because it has a wider angle view of the sky, it is likely that some minor obstructions may interfere less, but I highly doubt it's worth the additional cost of equipment unless you absolutely needed the in motion capability.