Setting up a new home network
Setting up a new home network
I believe Starlink may not last long due to the high costs of keeping satellites in low Earth orbit—especially if space debris threatens everything in orbit first. I don’t agree. Every home needing reliable connectivity should have a centralized network setup. Even for basic WiFi, placing a main router and multiple access points around the house will boost speed and reduce latency. This setup also simplifies backup power solutions and allows you to cut down on AC outlets by using PoE, which can improve efficiency since you only need one converter for AC to DC and then separate devices.
Absolutely, that won't work. The system is already struggling, and it's unclear if they'll manage to launch enough satellites as required.
Sure, based on the size you mentioned, placing an AP upstairs, down front, and in the garage should cover most of the area. The grassy sections would be covered, and you could use PoE cameras instead of relying heavily on Wi-Fi.
The main issue is the high cost of maintaining too many satellites in orbit. 1. The Kessler Syndrome is already a concern—each additional satellite speeds up the risk of a chain reaction that could destroy all satellites and halt space exploration. We should limit our launches only until we find a solution, if any exists. 2. Interfering with the night sky. Starlink has been linked to problems in tracking asteroids that could impact Earth. This is crucial for early warning systems, and it becomes more problematic as more satellites are deployed.
1 is feasible. I lack sufficient knowledge about it. #2 seems unlikely unless #1 exists, because if it were real it would appear long before #2 becomes a real concern. A brief blockage for a short time doesn’t seem like a practical issue. It’s only when there’s so much interference that it repeats often across many locations that it becomes significant. I watched a video showing current debris positions on a map; the cloud was huge, covering more than the Earth itself. Since most of this material is small, the actual blocking space is just a tiny part of the whole. This reminds me of the debate around 5G—someone says “it does this and this happens because of it,” but they ignore the real figures. When the evidence shows clearly that the quantities are known and far below critical levels, it’s not just coincidence.
The future of Starlink seems fine to me now, I found a firm with fiber up to 2000 Mbps.