Yes that will do it!
Starlink ordered… I feel it’s the only sensible option now..
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I have set mine to use the WireGuard protocol with SurfShark as I believe that is faster. I also limit the router to only routing via the VPN for the one device (our smart TV) which doesn't have its own SurfShark app. It goes on the MAC address of the device, but took me a while to find out where in the settings to do this.
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That seems very low according to the specs of this device although they do quote this over wired.
That chip is based on the dual core ARM ® Cortex-A53. That chips does have the option for a cryptography chip which would make VNP/SSL etc faster and offloaded from the main cpu.
But it is optional and it is not clear if the MT7981B has this extension or not. As it doesn't specifically mention it I suspect not as it would be a good marketing tool.
Documentation – Arm Developer
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This is all the data I could find on that chip.
So, My view is it might struggle a little on a high traffic VPN for things like a video stream. But for normal web browsing it should be ok over a VPN.
Just my opinion and thoughts for what it is worth. I have no inside knowledge or experience with this product directly.
PS You will notice that the highlighted bit in the image specifically calls out Ethernet. Could this be due to wireless taking more processing power than Ethernet so if on wireless the VPN be slower.
zac
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I did mention it quoted wired but without testing this myself i don't really know over the wireless, be good for others to test to see what they get.That chip is based on the dual core ARM ® Cortex-A53. That chips does have the option for a cryptography chip which would make VNP/SSL etc faster and offloaded from the main cpu.
But it is optional and it is not clear if the MT7981B has this extension or not. As it doesn't specifically mention it I suspect not as it would be a good marketing tool.
Documentation – Arm Developer
This is all the data I could find on that chip.
So, My view is it might struggle a little on a high traffic VPN for things like a video stream. But for normal web browsing it should be ok over a VPN.
Just my opinion and thoughts for what it is worth. I have no inside knowledge or experience with this product directly.
PS You will notice that the highlighted bit in the image specifically calls out Ethernet. Could this be due to wireless taking more processing power than Ethernet so if on wireless the VPN be slower.
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I went for the 3000 version.. been exceptionally good so far! Seven months of pretty much constant use. It likes a steady regulated 12v
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How did you regulate it? Buck converter?
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To the 12v POE converters --- or router changers ....
Has anyone saved the part of the cable they cut off (if you cut the cable), that they would be willing to let me have, to help with the Child of Frank Starlinkenstein'..,.
I am looking for the connector that goes into the router itself - not the 240v connector - with enough spare cable on the end of the connector to allow me to attach some additional cable to (if I need to, depending on length)
Thanks
Has anyone saved the part of the cable they cut off (if you cut the cable), that they would be willing to let me have, to help with the Child of Frank Starlinkenstein'..,.
I am looking for the connector that goes into the router itself - not the 240v connector - with enough spare cable on the end of the connector to allow me to attach some additional cable to (if I need to, depending on length)
Thanks
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I've got a piece you can have. It's about 70cm long. If you message me with your address I can put it in the post for you.
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It's 19 degrees here in Wales and the rain is banging down...starlink has turned on the heating snow melt element.. 
And I've only just found out it has a sleep mode that turns the internet and any heating for the time schedule you set.
And here's what we m getting throught the thick rain and cloud
And I've only just found out it has a sleep mode that turns the internet and any heating for the time schedule you set.
And here's what we m getting throught the thick rain and cloud
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Not sure that's working as expected as i cannot ever remember seeing those types of speeds when i was using it, i certainly would not be paying £85 a month for those speeds just because its cloudy and raining.
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just checked mine and i am only getting 26mbs download speed via the 240v starlink. when i tested the one cable mod, via one ethernet cable on the 12v hack, i was getting similar speeds. to be honest it isnt stopping us watch tv over the internet or browsing phones/laptops etc
i have just repositioned the starlink and am now getting 70Mbs download, so download speeds capped at 100Mbs shouldnt really be an issue.
though at least its absolutely glorious here in sunny Essex at Grange Farm camp site at Thorpe le Soken ..
i have just repositioned the starlink and am now getting 70Mbs download, so download speeds capped at 100Mbs shouldnt really be an issue.
though at least its absolutely glorious here in sunny Essex at Grange Farm camp site at Thorpe le Soken ..
Does anyone use Sky Stream over Starlink?
I take mine with me on my travels but get lots of interruptions in the programs, can't even call it buffering really, I think I just loose bits. I always, according to the starlink app, have at least the 60-70mbps I have on home broadband where the service is spot on. I'm sure when I took sky stream on they said you needed >= 12mbps.
I take mine with me on my travels but get lots of interruptions in the programs, can't even call it buffering really, I think I just loose bits. I always, according to the starlink app, have at least the 60-70mbps I have on home broadband where the service is spot on. I'm sure when I took sky stream on they said you needed >= 12mbps.
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Are you using a VPN whilst streaming the sky stream as this will severely limit the download speed depending on protocol used, WireGuard is probably the fastest protocol to use if a VPN is needed. 12mbs should be achievable though, even using other protocols on VPN
If no VPN used then this does not sound correct to me as i have streamed IPTV ie PPV boxing and it was faultless and this will require a steady and persistent connection, a lot will depend on where you are of course.
Tombola
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I do, never really had issues. Had a bit of buffering early through the thick cloud which is a know thing, but not much.
Hmm, weird, my Avtex smart TV is connected directly (via wifi) to the standard starlink router, normally with >100mbps, no other gubbins involved but watching the recent football on terrestrial and F1 on sky, both suffered quite badly.
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Clouds thinned rain virtually stoppedIt's 19 degrees here in Wales and the rain is banging down...starlink has turned on the heating snow melt element..
And I've only just found out it has a sleep mode that turns the internet and any heating for the time schedule you set.
And here's what we m getting throught the thick rain and cloud
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Could it be nothing to do with your hardware, or Starlink ?
Maybe just Sky not being able to cope with the demand
Maybe just Sky not being able to cope with the demand
Only ever happens on Starlink, never on fibre broadband at home.
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Yeah but I can’t take my fibre connection from home, the leads not long enough!
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I’ve learnt absolutely nothing watching that video. Even standard plug and play 12v conversions he makes look difficult.
Also, his review of power usage was just terrible. He was comparing consumption whilst downloading a Starlink update and commenting on the power used. Just lazy and provides no value to the conversation on 12v power use.
I also note how bodged everything looks in his Motorhome.
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Many thanks for taking the hit of watch the video Harvey so I did not have to watch his drivel, and I hope your recovery from the talking crap overload is swift and without complications.
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We’ve been contacted by one or two people.
But I wonder if the effort in doing the conversion can be reasonably billed out - if you include all the hours it takes to do such a conversion.
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