Network Architecture · Bali · 2025

Starlink Installation Plan v4 · FINAL

Sahaja Sawah Resort · Tegalmengkeb, Tabanan · 7,770 m² · 16 Starlink units · 2 separate networks

Network A — Dedicated

10 units
Villa 1–7 + Indah 2, 3, 4
1 Starlink dish per unit · 2 mesh nodes per unit
Private network · 1 password per villa
Guests never share bandwidth with neighbours

Network B — Shared

6 dishes
Duplex A–D · Pool · Spa · Lobby
Restaurant · Gym · Security · Indah 1
Multi-WAN router · Access points
~1,200 Mbps combined staff + guest bandwidth
16
Starlink dishes
20
Mesh nodes (new)
8
New dishes needed
5
Access points
1
P2P bridge set
Part 1 — Dedicated Villa Network
VILLA 1–7 Standalone Villas — Dedicated Starlink per Villa 7 dishes · 14 mesh nodes
Each villa gets its own dish so guests have private, unshared bandwidth — heavy streaming in Villa 4 never affects Villa 2.
Hardware per villa (× 7)
Starlink dish + routerAlready owned — no purchase needed
Starlink Ethernet AdapterEnables Bypass mode → Deco takes over routing
TP-Link Deco X20 or X55 (see comparison below)1 main node (wired to dish) + 2 mesh nodes
Installation steps (per villa)
  • 01Starlink dish already mounted — connect ethernet adapter to dish output
  • 02In Starlink app: Settings → Advanced → enable Bypass Mode — disables Starlink WiFi, lets Deco handle all routing
  • 03Connect ethernet adapter output to main Deco node (WAN port) — place centrally on ground floor
  • 04Place Deco node 2 on upper floor or back of villa — connects wirelessly or via short ethernet cable
  • 05Place Deco node 3 on terrace or garden side for outdoor coverage
  • 06Set SSID + 1 unique password per villa via TP-Link Deco app
  • 07Villa 7 (+2BR): spread nodes wider — one per floor/wing
TP-Link officially supports Starlink + Deco. Enable Bypass Mode on Starlink router, connect main Deco node to ethernet adapter. Full mesh with 1 SSID and 1 password per villa — identical guest experience at roughly half the cost of native Starlink mesh nodes.
INDAH 2, 3 & 4 Indah Private Villas — Dedicated Starlink per Villa 3 dishes · 6 mesh nodes
Indah villas are premium private units — dedicated bandwidth aligns with the premium positioning and keeps experience independent from the shared guest network.
Hardware per villa (× 3)
Starlink dish + routerAlready owned — no purchase needed
Starlink Ethernet AdapterEnables Bypass mode → Deco takes over routing
TP-Link Deco X20 or X551 main node + 2 mesh nodes per villa
Installation steps (per villa)
  • 01Dish on roof Indah 2, 3 or 4 — 2m height difference vs D-block, clear sky view available
  • 02Enable Bypass Mode in Starlink app, connect ethernet adapter to main Deco node
  • 03Main Deco node centrally inside — away from thick stone walls if possible
  • 04Mesh node 1: upper floor or back of villa
  • 05Mesh node 2: outdoor terrace or garden side
  • 06Configure unique SSID + password per villa via Deco app
Indah 1 is permanently occupied (not a guest unit) and falls under the shared network — no dedicated dish needed there.
Part 2 — Shared Network
ZONE S0 · CORE Lobby + Office A3 — Network Hub DISH S1
All 6 shared WAN lines terminate here — lobby and A3 office get wired priority, the highest reliability on the resort.
Hardware
Starlink dish (already owned)WAN 1, lobby roof — no purchase needed
Starlink Ethernet AdapterBypass Starlink router → feed ER8411
TP-Link ER8411 Multi-WAN RouterManages all 6 WAN lines
TP-Link TL-SG1016PE PoE Switch 16-portDistributes LAN + powers APs
TP-Link EAP225 Indoor APLobby + A3 WiFi coverage
UPS 600VAProtects router + switch during power cuts
Installation steps
  • 01Mount Dish S1 on Lobby roof — highest point, clear sky view
  • 02All 6 Starlink ethernet adapters feed into ER8411 WAN ports 1–6
  • 03Configure ER8411: load balancing across all 6 lines, A3 office on dedicated port
  • 04PoE switch on LAN side of ER8411 — distributes to all shared-network APs
  • 05A3 office wired directly to switch — no WiFi layer, fastest possible connection
  • 06EAP225 ceiling-mounted in Lobby
Priority #1. This is the brain of the shared network. Install ER8411 and PoE switch in a locked, ventilated cabinet in A3 with the UPS beside it.
ZONE S1 · DUPLEX Duplex A + B + Pool Area + Gazebo DISH S2
One outdoor AP covers the full pool zone and both duplex rows — the central location means no dead spots around the pool.
Hardware
Starlink dish (already owned)Mounted on B-block roof — no purchase needed
Starlink Ethernet AdapterWAN 2 → ER8411
WAVLINK AX3000 Outdoor AP (IP67, PoE)Pool-side corner, ~3m height
CAT6 outdoor cable ~25mSwitch in A3 → outdoor AP
Installation steps
  • 01Dish S2 on B-block roof, ethernet run to A3 ER8411 WAN 2
  • 02CAT6 run from PoE switch in A3 along wall to pool edge — in PVC conduit
  • 03Outdoor AP on corner between A-block and pool, aimed across pool and duplex rows
  • 04Set existing duplex routers to AP mode on same SSID as shared network
ZONE S2 · DUPLEX Duplex C + D DISH S3
C and D blocks sit higher on the plot — a separate dish here prevents the terrain elevation from causing signal degradation to the lower shared network.
Hardware
Starlink dish (already owned)Mounted on D-block roof — no purchase needed
Starlink Ethernet AdapterWAN 3 → ER8411
WAVLINK AX3000 Outdoor AP (IP67, PoE)Between C and D blocks
CAT6 outdoor cable ~32mSwitch in A3 → uphill to AP
Installation steps
  • 01Dish S3 on D-block roof, run ethernet to A3 ER8411 WAN 3
  • 02CAT6 from PoE switch uphill along left side of plot — in conduit
  • 03Outdoor AP mounted between C and D rows, covers both blocks
  • 04Existing routers in C and D units set to AP mode
ZONE S3 · RESIDENT Indah 1 — Permanent Resident Unit DISH S4
Indah 1 is permanently occupied — it needs reliable internet but doesn't require the premium isolated setup of guest villas.
Hardware
Starlink dish (already owned)Mounted on Indah 1 roof — no purchase needed
Starlink Ethernet AdapterWAN 4 → ER8411
TP-Link EAP225 Indoor APCoverage inside Indah 1
CAT6 cable ~10mThrough or along dividing wall
Installation steps
  • 01Dish S4 on Indah 1 roof, ethernet to A3 ER8411 WAN 4 (~30m run)
  • 02Indoor AP ceiling-mounted in Indah 1 living area
  • 03Can share SSID with shared guest network or have its own — recommend separate SSID for residents
ZONE S4 · SPA + RESTAURANT Spa + Restaurant (1st floor) + Winkeltje DISH S5 + P2P BRIDGE
Spa sits on a lower level with a height difference — a P2P bridge replaces a difficult 55m cable run down the slope while Dish S5 provides its own independent bandwidth.
Hardware
Starlink dish (already owned)On Spa roof, lower level — no purchase needed
Starlink Ethernet AdapterDish S5 → P2P bridge Unit B
P2P 5.8GHz Bridge set (2-pack)Spa roof → Lobby roof, replaces 55m cable
Mini PoE switch 5-portLocal distribution at Spa
TP-Link EAP225 Indoor APSpa interior + winkeltje coverage
CAT6 ~15mSpa local distribution
Installation steps
  • 01Dish S5 on Spa roof — own dedicated dish, independent of bridge signal
  • 02P2P Bridge Unit B on Spa roof — receives dish ethernet (~5m cable)
  • 03P2P Bridge Unit A on Lobby roof — aimed at Spa, verify line-of-sight first
  • 04Bridge Unit A → short cable (~8m) to ER8411 WAN 5
  • 05Mini switch at Spa distributes to indoor AP and restaurant upstairs
  • 06Restaurant (1st floor above Lobby) covered by Lobby AP — no extra AP needed
⚠ Verify line-of-sight between Spa roof and Lobby roof before ordering bridge. If blocked by trees or wall — run CAT6 along the stairway instead (cheaper, ~Rp 300.000 in extra cable).
ZONE S5 · BACKUP Gym + Security + Entry + Parking DISH S6
The 6th dish serves as both staff/security coverage and a full failover — if any WAN line drops, ER8411 redistributes automatically without guests noticing.
Hardware
Starlink dish (already owned)Gym or Security roof — no purchase needed
Starlink Ethernet AdapterWAN 6 → ER8411
TP-Link EAP225 Indoor APStaff + security camera network
CAT6 ~22mSwitch in A3 → entry area AP
Installation steps
  • 01Dish S6 on Gym roof, ethernet to A3 ER8411 WAN 6
  • 02EAP225 covering gym interior and security post
  • 03ER8411 configured: WAN 6 active as both regular WAN and failover for all others

Cable Overview — Shared Network CAT6 Runs

Dish S1 (Lobby roof) → ER8411 WAN1~8mVertical drop from roof to A3
Dish S2 (B-block) → ER8411 WAN2~20mAlong wall to A3
Dish S3 (D-block) → ER8411 WAN3~35mDownhill along left side to A3
Dish S4 (Indah 1) → ER8411 WAN4~30mAlong top of plot to A3
Dish S5 (Spa) → P2P Bridge Unit B~5mShort run on Spa roof
P2P Bridge Unit A (Lobby) → ER8411 WAN5~8mLobby roof to A3
Dish S6 (Gym) → ER8411 WAN6~22mEntry side to A3
Switch → Outdoor AP pool zone~25mLAN, in PVC conduit along wall
Switch → Outdoor AP duplex C/D~32mLAN, uphill in conduit
TOTAL ~185m + 20% reserve → order 225m outdoor CAT6

Mesh Node Comparison — TP-Link Deco vs Starlink Native

OptionWiFiStarlink compatibleNotesPrice/node
TP-Link Deco X20 ✓ Recommended budget WiFi 6 · AX1800 Yes — official TP-Link guide Widely available in Indonesia, solid coverage for villa size ~Rp 1.200.000
TP-Link Deco X55 ✓ Recommended premium WiFi 6 · AX3000 Yes — official TP-Link guide Faster speeds, 3 ethernet ports per node for wired backhaul ~Rp 1.600.000
Starlink Mesh Node (native) WiFi 5 · AC Native — plug and play Easier setup but older WiFi standard and 2× the price Rp 2.499.000

Setup difference: Deco requires enabling Bypass Mode in the Starlink app (Settings → Advanced) before connecting. One-time step per villa, takes ~2 minutes. After that it works identically — 1 SSID, 1 password, seamless roaming.

Cost Estimate — IDR · All 16 dishes already owned

ProductQtyPrice (IDR)
DEDICATED VILLA NETWORK (10 units)
Starlink Ethernet Adapter (1 per villa — enables Bypass Mode)10×Rp 4.000.000
Option A: TP-Link Deco X20 (3 per villa × 10 villas)30×Rp 36.000.000
Dedicated subtotal — Option A (Deco X20)Rp 40.000.000
Option B: TP-Link Deco X55 (3 per villa × 10 villas)30×Rp 48.000.000
Dedicated subtotal — Option B (Deco X55)Rp 52.000.000
SHARED NETWORK — CORE
TP-Link ER8411 Multi-WAN RouterRp 6.200.000
TP-Link TL-SG1016PE PoE Switch 16-portRp 2.100.000
Starlink Ethernet Adapter (1 per shared dish)Rp 2.400.000
UPS 600VARp 1.200.000
SHARED NETWORK — ACCESS POINTS
WAVLINK AX3000 Outdoor WiFi 6 AP (IP67, PoE)Rp 1.700.000
TP-Link EAP225 Indoor APRp 3.150.000
SHARED NETWORK — SPA BACKHAUL
P2P 5.8GHz Bridge set (2-pack)Rp 1.100.000
Mini PoE switch 5-port (Spa side)Rp 380.000
Shared network subtotalRp 18.230.000
CABLING + ACCESSORIES
Outdoor CAT6 UV-resistant cable (225m)Rp 1.400.000
PVC conduit + RJ45 connectors + toolsRp 950.000
Pole + bracket for outdoor APsRp 700.000
Cabling subtotalRp 3.050.000
TOTAL — Option A (Deco X20, budget)±Rp 61.280.000
TOTAL — Option B (Deco X55, recommended)±Rp 73.280.000

* All 16 Starlink dishes assumed already owned — no dish costs included.
* Deco X20 saves ~Rp 62.000.000 vs native Starlink mesh nodes at equivalent or better WiFi performance (WiFi 6 vs WiFi 5).

Product Links — Where to Buy
TP-Link Deco X20 — WiFi 6 Mesh Node (Budget pick)
~Rp 1.200.000 per unit · Need 30 total (3 per villa × 10 villas) — buy as 1-packs
WiFi 6, AX1800, officially compatible with Starlink via Bypass Mode. Best value option — half the price of native Starlink mesh nodes with newer WiFi standard.
TP-Link Deco X55 — WiFi 6 Mesh Node (Recommended)
~Rp 1.600.000 per unit · Need 30 total (3 per villa × 10 villas)
WiFi 6, AX3000 — faster than X20, 3 Gigabit ethernet ports per node enables wired backhaul between nodes for the most stable villa mesh. Best balance of price and performance for a resort.
Starlink Ethernet Adapter (check Gen 2 vs Gen 3 per dish)
±Rp 400.000 per adapter · Need 16 total (10 dedicated + 6 shared)
Required for both dedicated villas (Bypass Mode → Deco) and shared network (bypass → ER8411). Check which generation your dishes are before ordering — Gen 2 and Gen 3 use different connectors.
TP-Link ER8411 Multi-WAN Router (8× WAN)
Rp 6.200.000 · Need 1
Manages all 6 shared WAN lines with automatic load balancing and failover — the central brain of the shared network.
TP-Link TL-SG1016PE — 16-Port PoE Switch
Rp 2.100.000 · Need 1
Powers all access points over ethernet cable — no separate power outlets needed at AP locations.
WAVLINK AX3000 Outdoor WiFi 6 AP (IP67, PoE)
±Rp 850.000 per unit · Need 2 (pool zone + duplex C/D)
IP67-rated weatherproof outdoor AP — survives Bali rain season. Covers 200–300m radius including pool and outdoor duplex areas.
TP-Link EAP225 — Indoor Access Point
Rp 1.050.000 per unit · Need 3 (Lobby, Indah 1, Spa/Gym)
Ceiling-mounted indoor AP integrating with TP-Link Omada SDN for central management of all shared network APs from one dashboard.
Point-to-Point 5.8GHz Bridge — 2-Pack
±Rp 1.100.000 · Need 1 set
Replaces the 55m cable run from Spa (lower level) to A3 office — two short cables + wireless link across the slope.
Outdoor CAT6 UV-Resistant Cable — Direct Burial (225m)
±Rp 1.400.000 · Need 225m (order 1 full roll)
Must be outdoor-rated with UV-resistant jacket — standard indoor CAT6 degrades within months in tropical humidity and direct sun exposure.