Starlink Installation in DeKalb IL

Starlink Installation in DeKalb, IL

Starlink installation in DeKalb, IL by ProSat Networks. Call 1-844-799-0258 for enterprise-grade Starlink installation & IT network services.

Starlink Installation in DeKalb IL
  • Property Type: Office Building
  • Property Size: 11,000 sqft, two-story building
  • Roof Type: Shingle, pithed
  • Starlink Kit:  Standard Kit
  • Mount Option: Standard pipe adapter mount to a custom long-pole mount with wall brackets.
  • Starlink Use: Primary internet connection to replace the existing ISP

To assess the feasibility of the Starlink installation, our team conducted a site survey visit to:

  • Confirm the installation point based on the result of Starlink obstructions test.
  • Find the efficient outdoor-indoor cable path
  • Evaluate network expansion needs like WiFi mesh system or P2P wireless
  • Confirm parts/materials required for the Starlink installation

Our professional installers arrived as scheduled and initiate the installation of the Starlink dish based on the result of Starlink obstructions test. Based on the result of the test shown below, “Good experience” ratings for all online activities.  

Starlink obstructions test DeKalb IL

The team securely fastened the Starlink dish to the pipe adapter which was then connected to a custom long pole with brackets attached to the wall.

Starlink Installers in DeKalb IL

The Starlink cable was carefully routed from the dish down to the interior of the building, following a clean and secure path to minimize exposure and potential wear. It was then connected to the indoor location housing the business’s existing network equipment. This setup ensures seamless integration of Starlink internet into the current infrastructure, allowing the system to serve as either a primary internet connection.

Gen3 WiFi Mesh router setup

After Starlink equipment setup, the Stalink alignment test was performed to ensure that Starlink dish is properly positioned or aligned to achieve optimal connectivity with Starlink satellite constellation.

Starlink alignment test in DeKalb IL

To check the performance of the connectivity, Starlink speed tests were performed. This test helps determine if your connection is functioning at optimal levels and is crucial for troubleshooting or verifying quality during and after installation. It measures the download speed, upload speed, latency (ping). 

Starlink speed test in DeKalb IL
Speed test using mobile phone (Starlink App)
Starlink speed test in DeKalb IL
Speed test using laptop device (Speedtest.net)

Performance Evaluation

  • Download Speed (279.13 Mbps): Very good for streaming in 4K, video conferencing, online gaming, file downloads and supporting multiple users.
  • Upload Speed (29.83 Mbps): Strong for remote work tasks, video calls, cloud backups and livestreaming.
  • Ping (31-25 ms): Low latency, suitable for real-time applications like online gaming & Zoom calls with minimal lag.

Conclusion

Post-installation speed tests revealed good results of 279.13 Mbps download and 29.83 Mbps upload with a low latency of just 31 to 25 ms, ideal for high-demand operations. The Starlink app confirmed a “Good Experience” rating across all key applications, including streaming, web browsing, video conferencing and online gaming.

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DID YOU KNOW?
DeKalb is famously known as the birthplace of barbed wire! In the 1870s, local inventor Joseph Glidden revolutionized farming by patenting a design that helped fence vast prairies efficiently transforming agriculture in the U.S. and beyond. Today, DeKalb is also home to Northern Illinois University (NIU), a major educational and cultural hub in the region.