Reviewed 22 October 2026. Good preparation starts with information about the property. It does not require buying an unconfirmed mount or drilling a cable entry. Use this checklist to make a future installation discussion more useful while keeping equipment decisions tied to the actual kit supplied.
Gather the information an installer needs
- Your postcode and the buildings that need internet.
- Ground-level photographs of possible mounting positions and nearby trees or buildings.
- The preferred indoor router or network location.
- Approximate routes between that location and the outside of the property.
- Access constraints such as a conservatory, fragile roof, shared area or difficult parking.
- Details of any existing cabling, switches, access points or backup connection.
Photographs are a starting point, not proof that a wall or roof can support a mount. A site assessment may still be needed. Do not climb onto a roof to take survey pictures.
Leave these decisions until hardware is confirmed
The terminal model determines its mounting interface, approved cable, power equipment and environmental requirements. Confirm those instructions before selecting permanent fittings, cutting cable, making a wall penetration or reusing a mount from another satellite service.
A possible cable route can be recorded early, but its final length and entry size depend on the supplied cable and connectors. SpaceTek can discuss access and network planning; that does not reserve Amazon equipment or establish a service activation date.
Plan the indoor network as part of the job
Choose the router location around the rooms that need coverage, rather than simply placing it beside the easiest cable entry. Stone walls, multiple floors and separate buildings can make a single router insufficient.
For an office or workshop, record which devices need wired connections and whether existing Ethernet can be reused. A separate building may require a suitable cable or a designed wireless link. The correct option depends on distance, access, power and the building layout.
Businesses should identify who manages the network and which applications require testing. Ask about remote access, voice calls and backup connectivity before the installation design is agreed.
Check access and permissions
Tell the installer if the property is rented, shared or subject to restrictions. Obtain the relevant owner or building-manager approval before work begins. Where planning or heritage controls may apply, check the proposed work with the relevant authority.
A mounting position should balance the required sky view, structural suitability, safe access and future maintenance. A higher location is not automatically a better or necessary choice.
Agree what the quotation and handover include
Ask for a written scope covering the mount, cable route, entry finish, equipment setup and indoor network work. Separate the provider’s subscription and hardware charges from the installer’s work.
At handover, check the connection where you actually use it, not only next to the router. Confirm how to access the equipment documentation, who provides service support and who to contact about the physical installation.
Read the Leo cost guide for budgeting and the UK availability explainer before setting an installation date. Current service information comes from the official Amazon Leo UK website.
