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Check fixed and mobile internet first, then check Starlink at the farm address when terrestrial coverage is weak or a separate path is valuable. Design outdoor distribution and power separately.

Farm internet and outdoor Wi-Fi components

  • Primary backhaul: fibre, 5G or eligible satellite
  • Outdoor point-to-point or point-to-multipoint links
  • Weather-rated access points and enclosures
  • UPS or solar power where engineered appropriately
  • Secure camera and IoT segmentation
  • Remote status monitoring

Maintain Starlink, Wi-Fi and power across the farm

Vegetation, new structures, heat and dust can change a previously good path or sky view. Include a maintenance and re-survey schedule for critical locations.

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