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I Built a power over ethernet injector to power a Starlink Gen2 or Gen3 dish off 12volts. 

I did not permanently install Starlink because the Gen2 Mobile dish/terminal is not marine grade weather proof. It also draws too much power to leave running all the time.

I keep Starlink secured in the Starlink backpack and bring it out when I need it. I drop it into a rod holder and plug it into an weather proof network jack I installed in the cockpit.  This makes it easy to bring out and put away.

I do not use Starlink's router. It's not required.

I use the Peplink MAX BR1 Pro 5g router which also does LTE/Cellular and Wi-Fi. 

I also do not use Starlink while in-motion.

I've had great success using Starlink between Everett, WA and Glacier Bay, Alaska and everywhere in between. When there is no LTE signal, Starlink just works. When I have lots of LTE/5G, it's often faster than Starlink.

The Starlink Gen2 terminal uses about 45 watts whereas the LTE/5G router only pulls 6 watts. This is an enormous difference in power draw and it prevents me running Starlink 24x7.

I'm also available for Starlink and Cellular installs on a case by case basis.

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Last updated: 1/5/2024