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What is the difference in visibility between High Performance and Standard?

What Starlink Kit do I have?

Which Starlink router do I have?

What is the difference between the Flat High Performance & Standard Kit?

What USB power rating do I need to power my Starlink Mini?

What are my Starlinkʹs specifications?

What are the supported power sources on Starlink Mini?

What are the differences between the Starlink Standard and the Starlink Standard Actuated Kits?

What comes in my Starlink Kit?

What are the differences between Starlink Mini and Starlink Standard?

Does Starlink Mini have a separate router?

How much power does my Starlink need?

How much cable do I have and how do I route it indoors?

Does Starlink Mini support power over ethernet?

Does Starlink offer DC-input power supply options?

Third-Party Devices

Router & WiFi Configuration

How does Gen 3 router compare to past versions?

Content Filtering

What is the 'Defer Software Updates' feature?

Has Starlink security practices been validated by third parties?

Does Starlink provide time synchronization or NTP servers?

How do I update my Starlink if it doesn't automatically update?

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How much power does my Starlink need?

The Starlink specs below include the Starlink, WiFi router, power supply, and cables.

Starlink Standard Actuated power specifications:

Average: 50-75W
Idle: 20W

Starlink Standard & Starlink Enterprise power specifications:

Average: 75-100 W
Idle: 20W

Starlink Mini power specifications:

Average: 20-40W
Idle: 15W

High Performance and Flat High Performance power specifications:

Average: 110-150W
Idle: 45W

The power utilization can vary depending on the temperature, location, and utilization of the Starlink.

Note that the specs are based on AC input power averages. The power utilization can vary depending on the temperature, location, and utilization of the Starlink. Starlink for RVs does not come with a mobile power source (e.g., generator).

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