No Internet? No Problem. Use Land F/X Without Internet or Wi-Fi Access
Issue
You don't have Internet access, or you plan to travel to a location without Internet access, and you need to use Land F/X.
Solution
- Single-User Land F/X installations
- Multi-User Land F/X installations, and those with Single-User installations who are unable to tether
Single-User Land F/X installations
If you have a Single-User Land F/X installation, with Land F/X installed on a single desktop or laptop computer, we recommend tethering with your phone or tablet – that is, using your device as a mobile hot spot to create an Internet connection for running Land F/X.
Important notes:
• Not all carriers allow tethering.
• Tethering your phone to use Land F/X will not use a significant amount of data – certainly far less than comparable time spent browsing social media or surfing the Web. Still, it's best to keep your phone charged if you plan to tether.
• Can't tether? Don't have phone service? (For example, are you hoping to work from a remote location?) You can use Starlink, an Internet service developed specifically for those in remote and rural locations, which we recommend as an option those with Multi-User Land F/X whose Internet is down. More information
Multi-User Land F/X installations, and those with Single-User installations who are unable to tether
If you have Land F/X installed on an office server or shared online folder with several Land F/X workstations, or if you have a Single-User Land F/X installation and are unable to tether with a phone or tablet, we recommend using the Starlink Internet service.
In particular, we recommend the Starlink Mini, which usually costs around $400 but is often available for considerably less – or even free if you subscribe to the monthly Starlink service.
Storage options for Starlink Mini
You can easily store the Starlink Mini in a closet for occasions when your Internet goes out. However, we still recommend a simple third-party case for it such as this option.
You can also be mount it to a simple vertical pipe with no additional hardware, remaining ready for an Internet outage., or you can choose from a variety of more robust yet generallly affordable third-party mounting solutions, such as this one.
Once you have your Starlink Mini, you can simply use the Starlink phone app to switch from the $5/month standby mode to a monthly plan with a range of cost options depending on your usage needs. At that point, you'll have access to uninterrupted Internet through any natural disaster or trip to your remote mountain cabin, all for just a few hundred dollars.
Personal testimonial on Starlink from Land F/X CEO and Head Developer Jeremiah Farmer
"When I talk to people about this, I tell them what an amazing time we're living in – that I've been using the Internet since I was a kid, using dial-up modems on the home phone line. It's just wild what is possible now, but in this case, what a comparatively small hardware investment can do in terms of guaranteeing Internet uptime. Devices like security cameras, smart locks, and the like have certainly inspired me to invest in Starlink, and I enjoy sharing my experiences with others. We've all been there, having some Internet outage hit at the worst possible time. But to suffer an Internet outage, when Starlink can be delivered to your doorstep within 48 hours, well, there's only one person to blame in that case, and that's yourself.
"Note also that Starlink bought a new frequency range in September 2025, and is just starting negotiations with carriers on how they will offer direct to cell service. So we are literally mere months away from T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T all offering a Starlink Emergency direct to satellite service, likely just acting like their international roaming. So any way you slice it, it's all about Starlink for the win."
Contact
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