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Incase someone wants to order for a Starlink here is my referral we both get a Month Subscription after 1 month.

https://starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-DF-10376561-80389-3&app_source=share

Ok this makes sense, thank you. Please is it advisable to buy from a third party or from their website? I asked this because it is slated on their websites that they have authorized dealers (TD Africa) and after checking them out, even the said company still alludes to having other companies they sell through......... Sorry for asking too many questions pls.

morikee:
You can extend with a third party router

Jane111:
Ok this makes sense, thank you. Please is it advisable to buy from a third party or from their website? I asked this because it is slated on their websites that they have authorized dealers (TD Africa) and after checking them out, even the said company still alludes to having other companies they sell through......... Sorry for asking too many questions pls.

You can buy either from Starlink site or authorized dealers like Konga and Jumia with zero issue

Thanks alot

morikee:
You can buy either from Starlink site or authorized dealers like Konga and Jumia with zero issue

Jane111:
Thanks alot

You're welcome also if you need a ref i can refer you so that we both get a free month sub

The upload speed is one of its biggest drawbacks

This is with starlink servers. Try with Ookla speed test, you should see better upload speed

gsparks01:
The upload speed is one of its biggest drawbacks

johnnyholtby:
This is with starlink servers. Try with Ookla speed test, you should see better upload speed

their upload speed is still poor. We are unable to use starlink for streaming services at church because of the upload speed.

gsparks01:
their upload speed is still poor. We are unable to use starlink for streaming services at church because of the upload speed.

Oh well....

Are you in Lagos?

johnnyholtby:
Oh well....

Are you in Lagos?

no

That's strange.

Even during peak hours, I still get good speeds.
I'd advise you message support and create a ticket.

gsparks01:
no

johnnyholtby:
That's strange.

Even during peak hours, I still get good speeds.
I'd advise you message support and create a ticket.

this is the mini?

Nope. This is Gen 3 standard.
Had similar results on my Mini too....

gsparks01:
this is the mini?

johnnyholtby:
Nope. This is Gen 3 standard.
Had similar results on my Mini too....

omooooo
I don't think I've ever seen up to 200Mbps sef
Peak is always like 100 - 120
Is this unit defective?

A fellow pixel user

Is this the Mini?
Where's your location?

gsparks01:
omooooo
I don't think I've ever seen up to 200Mbps sef
Peak is always like 100 - 120
Is this unit defective?

gsparks01:
omooooo
I don't think I've ever seen up to 200Mbps sef
Peak is always like 100 - 120
Is this unit defective?

Go very close to your router ,text your speed at 3am to know the maximum speed you can get .

gsparks01:
omooooo
I don't think I've ever seen up to 200Mbps sef
Peak is always like 100 - 120
Is this unit defective?

This is very poor may you’re far from the Mini dish or you’re on 2.4GHz try and check that

This is my download yesterday

johnnyholtby:
A fellow pixel user

Is this the Mini?
Where's your location?

yeah, it's the mini
Location is Jos

senator282:
Go very close to your router ,text your speed at 3am to know the maximum speed you can get .

lol 3am ke? I have the mini mounted on my roof. Then I have the router 2 connected as mesh node

morikee:
This is very poor may you’re far from the Mini dish or you’re on 2.4GHz try and check that

it's not 2.4ghz

Current speed

Is your mesh node wired or wireless?

gsparks01:
lol 3am ke? I have the mini mounted on my roof. Then I have the router 2 connected as mesh node

Your ping is good
Upload speed good (for starlink)
Download could be better.

gsparks01:
Current speed

johnnyholtby:
Is your mesh node wired or wireless?

wireless

That's the bottleneck. You'll definitely get better speeds if your mesh node is wired.

If possible, disconnect the mesh (for now) and go directly below your mini. Ensure you're on the 5ghz band, then run a speed test.
I strongly believe you'll get better speeds with this.

gsparks01:
wireless

johnnyholtby:
That's the bottleneck. You'll definitely get better speeds if your mesh node is wired.

If possible, disconnect the mesh (for now) and go directly below your mini. Ensure you're on the 5ghz band, then run a speed test.
I strongly believe you'll get better speeds with this.

yes I went to the roof and got 240Mbps

gsparks01:
it's not 2.4ghz

There is 5GHz Channel i found out not working optimally with some devices like whenever my Starlink decided to switch to Channel 153 my Macbook will be slow it won't even pass 30Mbps even though it's on 5GHz

gsparks01:
yes I went to the roof and got 240Mbps

Then your case is you are far from the router just get a good third-party router and extend or bypass

morikee:
Then your case is you are far from the router just get a good third-party router and extend or bypass

you're saying a 3rd party router would be better than starlink's own router 2?

Yea, as I said earlier, the issue is your mesh node being wireless.
Try wired mesh.

gsparks01:
yes I went to the roof and got 240Mbps

johnnyholtby:
Yea, as I said earlier, the issue is your mesh node being wireless.
Try wired mesh.

thanks man. Let me check for the cable to buy