Using starlink and ubiquiti to setup a wisp at a caravan site/park

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Setting up a Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) at a caravan site using Starlink and Ubiquiti equipment can provide reliable internet access to all caravans. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started:

Setting Up a WISP at a Caravan Site with Starlink and Ubiquiti Equipment

1. Gather Your Equipment

• Starlink Kit: Includes the Starlink dish and router.
• Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X-ER: A versatile and affordable router.
• Ubiquiti airMAX AC Lite: Ideal for point-to-multipoint wireless links.
• Ubiquiti NanoStation AC loco (1 unit per caravan): For connecting each caravan.
• Ubiquiti airCube ISP (1 unit per caravan): For WiFi inside each caravan.
• Ubiquiti UISP: For network management.

2. Initial Setup of Starlink

1. Install the Starlink Dish: Follow the instructions provided by Starlink to mount and align the dish.
2. Connect the Starlink Router: Plug the Starlink dish into the router and power it up. Ensure it has a clear view of the sky.

3. Configuring the EdgeRouter X-ER

1. Connect to the EdgeRouter X-ER: Plug your computer into the eth0 port of the EdgeRouter X-ER.
2. Access the Web Interface: Open a web browser and navigate to 192.168.1.1. Log in with the default credentials (username: ubnt, password: ubnt).
3. Run the Basic Setup Wizard: Choose the WAN+2LAN2 option. Set the LAN subnet to 192.168.42.1 and create a strong password.
4. Configure WAN Interface: Connect the Starlink router to the eth0 port of the EdgeRouter X-ER. Set up the WAN interface to obtain an IP address automatically.
5. Add Static Route: Add a static route for 192.168.100.1 to access Starlink statistics and the app.

4. Setting Up the airMAX AC Lite

1. Mount the airMAX AC Lite: Position it centrally to cover the entire caravan site.
2. Access the Web Interface: Connect to the airMAX AC Lite and navigate to its IP address. Log in with the default credentials.
3. Configure as Access Point: Set up the airMAX AC Lite as the main access point for the caravan site.

5. Configuring the NanoStation AC loco

1. Mount the NanoStation AC loco Units: Position each unit on or near a caravan for optimal line-of-sight to the airMAX AC Lite.
2. Access the Web Interface: Connect to each NanoStation AC loco and navigate to its IP address. Log in with the default credentials.
3. Set Up Point-to-Multipoint Link: Configure each NanoStation as a Station (client) to connect to the airMAX AC Lite. Ensure they are on the same frequency and SSID.

6. Deploying the airCube ISP

1. Connect the airCube Units: Plug each airCube into a NanoStation AC loco inside each caravan.
2. Configure the airCube: Access its web interface and set it up to extend your network. You can use it as a simple router or access point.

7. Managing the Network with UISP

1. Install UISP: Set up the UISP software on a server or use the UISP Cloud service.
2. Adopt Devices: Use UISP to adopt and manage all Ubiquiti devices on the network.
3. Monitor and Optimize: Use UISP to monitor network performance, manage firmware updates, and optimize settings.

8. Testing and Optimization

1. Check Connectivity: Ensure all devices are connected and communicating properly.
2. Optimize Placement: Adjust the placement of your access points and NanoStations for optimal coverage and performance.
3. Monitor Performance: Use UISP and the EdgeRouter’s web interface to monitor network performance and make adjustments as needed.

By following these steps, you should have a robust WISP setup at your caravan site using Starlink and Ubiquiti equipment. If you encounter any issues, the Ubiquiti community forums and support resources are great places to seek help.

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