What's included in the Starlink Standard Kit?

Alright, no problem! If you're considering getting a Starlink kit and wondering what's inside that big box, let me walk you through it. You can think of it as a complete "zero-to-internet" package.

When you open the box, you'll primarily find these items:

Starlink Standard Kit Unboxing Checklist

• Starlink Dish ("Dishy")

  • This is the core of the entire system, a square, futuristic-looking panel. You'll need to place it somewhere with a clear view of the sky, like your yard, balcony, or roof. It has internal motors that allow it to automatically adjust its angle to find satellite signals in the sky, making it very smart.

• Base (Mount)

  • An X-shaped metal stand. The dish plugs directly into it, allowing it to stand stably on flat ground or a flat roof. If you want to mount it on a wall or a sloped roof, you'll need to purchase separate, specialized mounting accessories.

• Wi-Fi Router

  • A sleek, white rectangular box, designed for indoor use. It's responsible for converting the satellite signals received by the dish into your home's Wi-Fi network. Your devices like phones, computers, and smart TVs connect to this router to access the internet. It supports Wi-Fi 6, offering decent performance.

• Starlink Cable

  • This is a long, proprietary cable (15.2 meters / 50 feet in the standard kit). It connects the outdoor dish to the indoor router. This single cable is crucial as it both powers the dish and transmits network data.

• Power Cable

  • A standard power cord, used to connect the router to your wall outlet.

That's pretty much it. Essentially, the Starlink Standard Kit provides all the basic hardware you need to get online. From the antenna that receives satellite signals, to the router that converts them into Wi-Fi, and the cables connecting them – everything is included. Once you have it, it's basically a three-step process: "plug it in, find the sky, connect to Wi-Fi," and you'll be online.