SpaceX introduced a new kit - Starlink Mini X

What is it? Who needs it? What is it intended for?

A lot of time has passed since the compact model of the Starlink Mini satellite terminal appeared on the market - the official release of Starlink Mini took place in June 2024. Since then, Starlink Mini has undoubtedly become a bestseller and a real game changer in many industries and solutions, creating a modern mass perception of truly mobile satellite communications.

But SpaceX has apparently seen certain shortcomings in the user experience of Starlink Mini (UTA-231). In particular, a certain problem is the scenarios when Starlink Mini is installed where the built-in WiFi router does not provide sufficient network reach to end devices. The passport area of ​​​​the Wi-Fi network coverage for the router built into the Mini terminal is 112 m², which corresponds to a reach radius of only 6 meters from the Starlink Mini itself. This is not much.

Of course, the Starlink Mini terminal has an Rj45 Ethernet port, which allows you to connect any network equipment, including a third-party WiFi router. But for business, it is better to buy exclusively Starlink equipment.

Anyway, SpaceX has decided to make the Starlink Mini X kit available to its customers. Despite the loud brand name, the kit essentially includes only the Starlink Mini terminal itself (UTA-231) with one additional Mini Wi-Fi router (UTR-251). This router can cover a not very large space with a Wi-Fi network of up to 120 m², which gives only a slightly larger range. But such a router can be placed exactly where you need it. And you can connect it to the terminal not only with an Ethernet cable, but also as an additional Mesh router.

The Starlink support service actually writes about all this in its Knowledge Base. Of course, each Starlink user has the opportunity to order the appropriate cable and Wi-Fi router Starlink Mini (UTA-231) additionally, directly in the Starlink online store. But from the point of view of covering all customer needs, the creation of such a kit looks like a very wise step on the part of SpaceX.

At the time of publication of this material, the new Starlink Mini X kit is available for order only in Argentina. But of course, very soon we will see its availability in other regions of the planet.

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