Starlink Standard V5 Unboxing: What’s in the Box?

What Was Included in My Starlink Standard V5 Kit?

Under the antenna and large illustrated instruction panel, I found the remaining components. These are the parts shown in my box:

• Antenna with built-in kickstand: The antenna shown in this unboxing, with a kickstand built into it.
• Router: Connects to the power block using cable B.
• Power block: The connection point for the antenna cable, router cable, and AC power cord.
• AC power cord: Connects the power block to an outlet.
• Long cable A: Connects the antenna to the power block and gives flexibility when positioning the antenna.
• Shorter cable B: Connects the power block to Port 1 on the router.
• Additional base clip: An extra clip shown for different mounting configurations.
• Pole-mount adapter: Attaches beneath the antenna and fastens onto a separate pole.
• Illustrated instruction panel: A large visual guide to the hardware connections.

The long antenna cable gave me flexibility in choosing where to position the antenna. I did not measure it, so this unboxing does not establish an exact cable length.

First Impressions of the Antenna

The antenna stood out to me for its slim profile, compact appearance, and lightweight feel. The built-in kickstand was immediately visible when I lifted it out of the box.

Those are first impressions from handling it, not measured comparisons. I did not weigh it, measure its dimensions, or test its performance against earlier generations or the Mini in this video.

What Mounting Hardware Is Included?

Along with the built-in kickstand, my kit included an additional base clip and a pole-mount adapter. I showed the extra clip as an option for different configurations, without demonstrating every possible installation.

The pole-mount adapter attaches beneath the antenna. In the demonstration, I loosened its fasteners to show how it could fit over and fasten onto a pole.

The adapter is not the pole itself. A mounting pole and a residence-specific mounting installation were not included. The hardware in this box does not settle every mounting question: the pole or other installation hardware you need depends on where and how you plan to mount the antenna.

How the Included Cables Connect

The video includes a brief hardware-connection demonstration:

1. Connect cable A, the long cable, from the antenna to the power block.
2. Connect cable B from the power block to Port 1 on the router.
3. Connect the AC power cord from the power block to an outlet.

I oriented the connector clips upward as shown in the video and pushed the plugs fully into their ports. Once powered, indicator lights appeared on the router, power block, and antenna.

If the lights are missing, the first check I suggested was making sure the connections are fully seated. A loose connection is not the only possible cause, and this unboxing is not a complete troubleshooting guide.

For the full walkthrough, including the app and getting connected, see How to Set Up Starlink at Home: Step-by-Step Guide.