STARLINK

Quantum always performs a site survey prior to installation. Starlink requires a clear view of the northern sky to operate effectively. Line-of-sight is measured via the Starlink application, and helps determine the best location for the dish. Additionally, the site survey will help determine whether the Starlink router will be adequate for coverage of the property or whether a Wi-Fi system will be required.

This is perhaps the most difficult part of the installation, and often the most dangerous. Generally, the higher the dish, the better the service, so it is usually installed high—on a roof or tower. Quantum has bucket trucks that can safely reach roofs over 50ft and employs 2 certified tower climbers that can scale a structure of any size.

The Starlink dish is often mounted to the building fascia. Quantum offers a wide variety of mounting options, which include tripod mounts, J-mounts, existing satellite mounts, and towers. If the dish is mounted directly to the roof, Quantum uses a special, non-penetrating roof mount that can be used on cedar shake, metal roofs, or rubber roofs, and can also be moved if necessary without damaging the roof.

Once the dish is placed, Quantum’s technicians run the Starlink cable down the exterior of the roof, along the gables, under the siding, inside the soffit, or through the attic vents, providing a clean pathway into the home. The exterior of the building is penetrated and the cabling is routed to the final router location.

After the Starlink equipment—dish, PoE injector, router—is installed, the dish is powered up and calibrated, the Wi-Fi is programmed and network security is set up. For clients with larger properties, a wireless mesh network is often installed to ensure Wi-Fi coverage over the entire property.