The first step in powering your Starlink V2 Standard Actuated directly via DC power is to convert the proprietary cable at the router end to an RJ45 T-568B connector. The following TrueCable video demonstrates how to fit a CAT6A RJ45 connector, including the propagation of grounding or shielding, as required by the Starlink CAT6A specification.

RJ45

RJ45 refers to a common type of crimp-on network connector. All our Starlink power options require the Starlink to be connected via an RJ45 plug. The original Starlink Dishy and Starlink Standard V3 use an RJ45 connector as standard, but the Starlink Standard Actuated V2 uses a proprietary connector, and therefore, conversion to RJ45 is required.

CAT6A

CAT6A refers to the cable standard and the type of RJ45 plug to be used, specifically where the outer element of the RJ45 plug is metal and propagates the ground/shielding.

In the case of Starlink, the dish will function without grounding, but to minimize the risk of interference or noise, it is best practice to propagate the ground through the shielding as specified by the CAT6A standard.

T-568B

T-568B refers to the order of the wires, or ‘pinout,’ when fitting your RJ45 connector. All of our POE products for Starlink require the T-568B pinout. The diagram illustrates the order of the colour-coded wires, with the RJ45 plug oriented as shown, with the release clip on the back of the connector - away from you. Pin 1 is the top most pin, and the pin/wire allocation is as follows:

  1. White with orange stripe
  2. Orange
  3. White with green stripe
  4. Blue
  5. White with blue stripe
  6. Green
  7. White with brown stripe
  8. Brown

RJ45 Performance & Reversal

When converting your cable, especially if you are running the cable for a permanent installation, it will improve performance if you reduce the cable length to only what is required.”

Further more you can retain the excess cable, crimp another RJ45 connector and use a RJ45 CAT6A coupler to rejoin the cable if required.