What Comes in the Starlink Hardware Kit? Breakdown

With this article, I will attempt to set all the facts and specifications straight for all the components you can expect from a Starlink hardware kit, according to your plan.

Given below is a brief chart of all the components you can get inside your Starlink hardware kit based on the plan that you choose:

Starlink Residential	Starlink rectangular dish Starlink router Starlink dish base Starlink cable AC cable
Starlink Residential with high-performance dish	Starlink high-performance dish Starlink router Starlink dish base Power supply Starlink cable Ethernet cable Router cable AC cable (x2)
Starlink Business	Starlink high-performance dish Starlink router Starlink dish base Power supply Starlink cable Ethernet cable Router cable AC cable x2
Starlink RV	Starlink rectangular dish Starlink router Starlink dish base Starlink cable AC cable
Starlink RV with flat high-performance dish	Starlink flat high-performance dish Power supply Power supply mount Starlink router Starlink router mount Starlink cable Ethernet cable Router cable AC cable x2

The items in the Starlink hardware kit varies depending on the Starlink plan chosen, with the included components being a Starlink dish, Starlink router, power supply, mounts, and essential cables such as the Starlink cable for connectivity.

Starlink Residential-Hardware Kit Contents

The Starlink hardware kit for Starlink Residential customers contains the following:

Starlink dish	Standard rectangular dish
Starlink router	✓
Starlink dish base	✓
Starlink router mount	❌
Starlink cable	✓
AC cable	✓
Router cable	❌
Ethernet cable	❌
Power supply	Built-in to Starlink rectangular dish
Power supply mount	❌

Starlink Standard Rectangular Dish for Starlink Residential

Starlink's standard rectangular dish is the most popular Starlink dish out there, owing to the Starlink Residential plan which has the most number of users.

The rectangular Starlink dish is rated with the following specifications:

Dimensions of face	20.2" x 11.9" (51.3 cm x 30.3 cm)
Height of dish when laid flat	15" (38 cm)
Height of dish when erect	21.4" (54.4 cm)
Weight of dish with Starlink cable	9.3 lbs (4.2 kg)
Weight of dish without Starlink cable	6.4 lbs (2.9 kg)
Antenna used	Electronic Phased Array
Orientation	Self-orienting using motors
Field of view of the dish	100°
Environmental/IP rating	IP54
Rated operating temperatures	-22°F to 122°F (-30°C to 50°C)
Rated operating wind speeds	50 mph+ (80 kph+)
Rated snow-melting capabilities	Up to 1.5" per hour (40 mm per hour)
Power supply rating	100-240V~ 2A (AC) 50-60Hz
Idle power consumption (rated)	20W (0.48 kWh/day)
Active power consumption (rated)	50-75W (1.2-1.8 kWh/day)

Starlink Router

The Starlink router is one of the most important aspects of a Starlink connection since it is the component that provides the WiFi connection for devices to connect to the Starlink network.

The Starlink router is rated with the following specifications:

Dimensions of the router	10" x 7.1" x 2.5" (25.4 cm x 18 cm x 6.5 cm)
Weight of the router	2.2 lbs (1 kg)
Operating temperatures	-22°F to 122°F (-30°C to 50°C)
Environmental/IP rating	IP54
WiFi generation	WiFi 5
WiFi standard	802.11ac
Dual-band support	Yes
WiFi radio	3x3 MIMO
Mesh compatibility	Upto 12 Starlink mesh nodes
Device capacity	Upto 128 devices at once
Security	WPA2
Coverage	Upto 2000 ft (185 m²)

Starlink Dish Base of Starlink Standard Rectangular Dish

The Starlink dish base is responsible for erecting the Starlink dish to its optimal position when placed on a level surface.

It protects the dish from the rough floor surface and acts as an alternative to a wall mount.

Given below are the specifications and dimensions of the Starlink base you get with the Standard Starlink rectangular dish:

Dimensions of the base (face)	22.2" x 4.8" (56.3 cm x12.2 cm)
Height of the legs	4.8" (122 mm)

Starlink Cable for Starlink Rectangular Dish

The Starlink cable is the proprietary cable used to connect the Starlink dish with the Starlink router.

Given below are the specifications of the Starlink cable that you get with a Starlink standard rectangular dish:

Starlink cable length	22.9 m (75 ft)
Official Cable extension availability	Yes 45.7 m (150 ft) option available as an additional accessory

AC Cable

AC cables are used to provide power to the setup.

Given below are the specifications of the AC cable that you get with a Starlink standard rectangular dish:

AC cable length	1.8 m (6 ft)
Official Cable extension availability	❌

Starlink Residential with High-Performance Dish-Kit Contents

The Starlink hardware kit with a high-performance dish for Starlink Residential customers contains the following:

Starlink dish	High-performance dish
Starlink router	✓
Starlink dish base	✓
Starlink router mount	❌
Starlink cable	✓
AC cable	✓
Router cable	✓
Ethernet cable	✓
Power supply	✓
Power supply mount	❌

Starlink High-Performance Dish for Starlink Residential

Starlink provides its high-performance dish for Starlink Residential customers who are power users and want the best speeds possible out of Starlink.

The high-performance Starlink dish is rated with the following specifications:

Dimensions of face	20.1" x 22.6" ( 51.1cm x 57.5 cm)
Height of dish when laid flat	15" (38 cm)
Height of dish when erect	24.1" (61.3 cm)
Weight of dish with Starlink cable	21 lbs (9.4 kg)
Weight of dish without Starlink cable	15 lbs (6.9 kg)
Antenna used	Electronic Phased Array
Orientation	Self-orienting using motors
Field of view of the dish	140°
Environmental/IP rating	IP56
Rated operating temperatures	-22°F to 122°F (-30°C to 50°C)
Rated operating wind speeds	50 mph+ (80 kph+)
Rated snow-melting capabilities	Up to 3" per hour (75 mm per hour)

Router Cable

Given below are the specifications of the router cable that you get with a compatible Starlink plan:

Length of the cable	2 m (6.5 ft)
Official Cable extension availability	❌

Ethernet Cable

Given below are the specifications of the ethernet cable that you get with a compatible Starlink plan:

Length of the cable	5 m (16.5 ft)
Official Cable extension availability	❌

Power Supply Unit of the High-Performance Dish With Starlink Residential

The power supply unit, unlike the standard rectangular dish provided for the regular Starlink Residential plan, comes as a separate unit.

The power supply for the high-performance Starlink dish is rated with the following specifications:

Dimensions of the power supply unit	11.3" x 5.2" x 1.8" (28.8 cm x 13.3 cm x 4.6 cm)
Power supply rating	100-240V~ 6.3A (AC) 50-60Hz
Idle power consumption (rated)	45W (1.08 kWh/day)
Active power consumption (rated)	110-150W (2.64-3.6 kWh/day)

Starlink Business-Kit Contents

The Starlink hardware kit for Starlink Business customers comes with a high-performance dish with very similar contents as the Starlink Residential with a high-performance dish:

Starlink dish	High-performance dish
Starlink router	✓
Starlink dish base	✓
Starlink router mount	❌
Starlink cable	✓
AC cable	✓
Router cable	✓
Ethernet cable	✓
Power supply	✓
Power supply mount	❌

Starlink RV-Kit Contents

The Starlink hardware kit for Starlink RV customers has very similar contents as the Starlink Residential with a standard rectangular dish:

Starlink dish	Standard rectangular dish
Starlink router	✓
Starlink dish base	✓
Starlink router mount	❌
Starlink cable	✓
AC cable	✓
Router cable	❌
Ethernet cable	❌
Power supply	Built-in to Starlink rectangular dish
Power supply mount	❌

Starlink RV With Flat High-Performance Dish-Kit Contents

The Starlink hardware kit with a flat high-performance dish for Starlink RV customers contains the following:

Starlink dish	Flat high-performance dish
Starlink router	✓
Starlink dish base	✓
Starlink router mount	✓
Starlink cable	✓
AC cable	✓
Router cable	✓
Ethernet cable	✓
Power supply	✓
Power supply mount	✓

Flat High-Performance Dish for Starlink RV

The flat high-performance dish is essentially a high-performance dish similar to those provided for Starlink Business, but specifically designed for RVs.

This effectively means that this dish reaps all the benefits of the stationary high-performance Starlink dish, while in motion on the road.

The flat high-performance Starlink dish is rated with the following specifications:

Dimensions of face	22.6" x 20.1" (57.5 cm x 51.1 cm)
Thickness of dish	1.4"-1.6" (3.5 cm-4.1 cm)
Weight of dish with Starlink cable	15 lbs (6.7 kg)
Weight of dish without Starlink cable	13 lbs (5.9 kg)
Antenna used	Electronic Phased Array
Orientation	Fixed
Field of view of the dish	140°
Environmental/IP rating	IP56
Rated operating temperatures	-22°F to 122°F (-30°C to 50°C)
Rated operating wind speeds	Survivable: 174 mph+ (280 kph+)
Rated snow-melting capabilities	Up to 3" per hour (75 mm per hour)

Router Mount

The router mount has the following specifications:

Dimensions of mount

10.7" x 7.3" x 3.6" (27.8 cm x 18.6 cm x 9.1 cm)

Power Supply Mount

The power supply mount has the following specifications:

Dimensions of mount

11.7" x 5.7" x 2" (29.8 cm x 14.5 cm x 5 cm)

Starlink Maritime-Kit Contents

Starlink Maritime is a service for those who want to set up a Starlink service for their boats, ships, or any waterborne vehicles.

Starlink Maritime users will be getting the following components inside their Starlink hardware kit:

• Two high-performance Starlink dishes
• Starlink dish base x2
• Power supply
• Starlink router
• Essential cables

Starlink Aviation-Kit Contents

Starlink Aviation is primarily meant for commercial airlines to enable them to provide seamless internet connectivity for their passengers.

But it is not restricted to commercial applications and is also available for personal use on private aircraft.

The Starlink Aviation hardware kit has the following components:

• Aero terminal
• Power supply
• Two wireless access points
• Harnesses

Final Thoughts

If you have further doubts regarding the components you get with your Starlink hardware kit, you can try contacting Starlink support for official help.

I hope my article on what you can expect to get with your Starlink kit has been a helpful read.

Have a good day!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Are the Starlink hardware kit for Starlink Residential and Starlink RV the same?

The hardware kit for both Starlink Residential and Starlink RV are the same, with the exception of the premium flat high-performance Starlink RV kit which has a specially designed dish for RVs.

Is there a monthly fee for the Starlink hardware kit?

All hardware kits of Starlink are one-time purchase kits and Starlink does not ask for any monthly fee regarding the use of the hardware.

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