We are using a
StarLink Roam subscription, and we wanted a good way to bring the antenna-to-router cable inside our E19-F1.
There was a similar discussion a year ago with other ideas. The StarLink v2 WiFi router uses a shielded Ethernet cable with proprietary connectors on each end. For the outside-to-inside transition, we installed a SmartPlug (BDCOAXEC) combined Ethernet and cable TV inlet. This inlet matches our 30A SmartPlug shore power inlet (BM30NT). The SmartPlug has a CAT6 keystone Ethernet inline coupler that maintains wire color integrity, i.e., just like a wire-to-wire splice. We have no TV, but we use the 75Ω coax for our cell booster from external antenna to inside amplifier/antenna. Purchased a 150 ft StarLink cable, and cut it with 25 ft inside and 125 ft outside. Attached two shielded Ethernet connectors using a Klein VDV226-110 ratcheting data cable crimper-stripper-cutter for RJ45 pass-thru and Klein VDV826-705 modular data plugs for CAT6A shielded and larger diameter indoor or outdoor Ethernet cable. Used the T568B wire layout on both connectors. Attached shows (1) the removed the ETI installed 75Ω coax cable port; (2) the expanded opening for the dual ports; (3) installed SmartPlug with SmartLink cable attached; and, (4) inside beneath bed showing inlet position just forward of the water inlets. Our v2 WiFi router is in the back of the street side, overhead cabinet above the bed. Ran cable from beneath the bed to the overhead cabinet behind the corner trim. Works well. Have been streaming YouTube and posted this using the StarLink service.
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