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Starlink Installation in Sterling IL

In this artcle highlights the successful Starlink installation in Sterling, IL for remote work from home connectivity need. To learn more about Starlink installation and IT network infrastructure services offered by ProSat Networks, call 1-844-799-0258.

Starlink Installation in Sterling, IL

In Sterling, IL, a homeowner requested a professional Starlink installation to support their remote work setup in their two-story home. To process the service request, we performed the following:

1. Starlink Installation Assessment and Planning

Our Starlink installation subject matter experts (SMEs) began with initial offsite assessment to evaluate the property’s structure, identify optimal mounting locations, and detect any potential obstructions. This initial step was essential in planning the most efficient cable routing and determining the materials, tools, and manpower required for a seamless onsite installation. Below are the key findings from the offsite assessment.

  • 🔹Property Type: Residential, two-story home
  • 🔹Property Size:  2,470 sqft
  • 🔹Roof Type: Composite Shingle 
  • 🔹Starlink Kit: Starlink Standard Kit 
  • 🔹Mount Option: Pivot mount
  • 🔹Preferred Router Placement: Second floor living room

With few discussions of the mounting solutions, the customer agreed with our proposal and we then scheduled the installation with our local expert Starlink installers in Sterling, IL.

2. Onsite Starlink Installation

To begin the Starlink installation process, our team performed an obstruction test at the preferred mounting location. The site received a “Good” experience rating across key activities including streaming video, web browsing, video calls, and online gaming confirmed as good installation point. 

Starlink obstructions test Sterling IL

The Starlink Standard Dish was securely mounted on the rooftop using a pivot mount, firmly anchored into the asphalt shingle surface. The location provides a high, unobstructed view of the sky, ideal for clear satellite signal reception.

Starlink installation in Sterling IL 

The Starlink cable is routed along the ridge line of the asphalt shingle roof, secured neatly with cable clips. It routed to the indoor location of the Gen3 WiFi mesh router.

 

The Starlink cable was then connected to the indoor location of the Gen3 router at the second floor living room. The Gen3 router was powered up, activated and then configured with the customer's preferred SSID and password using Starlink app.
Guide the customer on how to:

  • 🔹Access their SSID (wireless network name)
  • 🔹Input and Reset password
  • 🔹Run speed tests
  • 🔹Reset/refresh Starlink network connection (handshake)
  • 🔹Access settings, where you can find Snow Melt feature, etc.
  • 🔹Answer customer questions that come up

Gen3 WiFi Mesh router

3. Starlink Optimization and Testing

After setting up the Starlink equipment, our team conducted a dish alignment check followed by a performance test. The alignment test ensured a clear line of sight to the satellites, verifying optimal signal reception and connectivity.

Starlink alignment test Sterling IL

The Starlink speed test was performed to check the download, upload speed and latency. The results were:

  • 🔹Download Speed: 317 Mbps
  • 🔹Upload Speed: 13 Mbps
  • 🔹Latency (Ping): 29 ms

Starlink speed test Sterling IL

 

These speeds indicate excellent connectivity, ideal for high-bandwidth activities such as video conferencing, streaming, file uploads, and home-office tasks. The test confirms that the system is performing optimally, providing fast and stable internet directly to the user’s device via the Starlink router.

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DID YOU KNOW?
Sterling earned its nickname as the “Hardware Capital of the World” thanks to its booming manufacturing sector, which included companies like Northwestern Steel & Wire and Wahl Clipper Corporation.