MT81 Starlink Mini Configuration
Mount a Starlink Mini on your Verkada MT81 Cloud-Managed Security Trailer for satellite internet connectivity
The Starlink Mini combines the satellite antenna and modem into a single device and does not require a separate router. The Starlink Mini draws DC power directly from the trailer power system and requires third-party accessories for connectivity. The antenna is installed on the trailer mast gateway arm.
Starlink is a registered trademark of SpaceX, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse Verkada or its products.
Before you begin
Gather the following third-party accessories before starting the installation. The accessories listed are recommended by Verkada based on verified compatibility; you may use similar alternatives if your deployment requires them.
Connect the Starlink Mini
Connect the DC positive and negative leads from the trailer's DC system to the DC-to-PoE adapter.
Connect the LAN port on the adapter to the Verkada Trailer Controller's (VTC’s) WAN port.
Connect the PoE port on the adapter to the Cat 6 cable pre-installed in the trailer NEMA enclosure.
Open the trailer mast head’s top cover plate and pull the gateway arm's Cat 6 shielded cable.
The shielded Cat 6 cable has a thicker jacket than the other cables.
Connect the Cat 6 cable to the PoE-to-Starlink connector included with the DC-to-PoE Adapter.
Use the DC male-to-male adapter to connect the Starlink Mini antenna DC cable to the PoE-to-Starlink connector output.
Use the RJ45 male-to-male adapter to connect the Starlink Mini antenna weatherized Cat cable to the PoE-to-Starlink connector.
Refer to the MT81 Security Trailer Hardware Installation Guide for more information.
Mount the Starlink Mini
Use the provided mount hole pattern on the gateway arm of the trailer to attach the Starlink Mini wall mount.
Secure the wall mount to the gateway arm using M8 machine screws and washers.
Attach the Starlink Mini to the wall mount following the Starlink Mini wall mount install guide.
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