[Bathgate, UK] – [2025/03/18] – The Clarus Networks Group and Kognitive Networks have successfully completed a Starlink 6-panel throughput test, demonstrating that intelligent network bonding can deliver fiber-optic-level performance in remote locations. Conducted at Clarus Networks’ testing facilities in Bathgate, UK, the initiative highlights the potential of dynamic multi-path aggregation to optimize single-site performance, achieving wireless networking speeds that rival traditional fiber-optic connections.

In this collaborative test, six Starlink terminals with Priority Service were each connected to a Kognitive Edge VX SD-WAN appliance. A Multi-Path Konnect VPN (MPK-VPN) tunnel linked the Kognitive Edge appliance to a dedicated private hub in London, with continuous monitoring and orchestration provided by the Kognitive Cloud management platform.

Key Performance Results:

Download Speeds: The bonded Starlink connection achieved download speeds ranging from 750 Mbps to 1.9 Gbps, with sustained performance at 1.5 Gbps and an average of 1.2 Gbps.
Upload Speeds: Upload performance ranged from 200 Mbps to 500 Mbps, with sustained speeds at 450 Mbps and an average of 400 Mbps.
Latency and Stability: The average round-trip time (RTT) at idle was approximately 25 milliseconds, increasing by 20 to 25 milliseconds under full load. No packet loss was observed during testing, ensuring stable and reliable connectivity.

“Our mission is to bring high-speed, reliable internet to businesses no matter where they operate,” said Chris Schonhut, Director of Maritime & Energy at Clarus Networks. “This test shows that by combining Starlink’s global coverage with advanced networking technology, Clarus can deliver enterprise-grade connectivity and fiber-like speeds anywhere on earth.”

“Our partnership with Clarus Networks highlights the power of intelligent networking technology,” said Bryan Lauer, CTO of Kognitive Networks. “By enabling our partners with software-defined solutions like MPK-VPN with dynamic traffic bonding, we’re helping them optimize single-site connectivity with speeds that redefine what’s possible in remote areas.”

About Kognitive Networks

Kognitive Networks transforms network management with an integrated approach to visibility, security, and connectivity. The Kognitive Edge platform provides businesses with proactive monitoring, automated security enforcement, and intelligent multi-WAN optimization, ensuring resilient, high-performance connectivity across 5G, next-gen satellites, and cloud-based networks. By replacing complex, hardware-locked systems with a flexible, software-first model, Kognitive enables businesses to simplify operations, reduce costs, and scale with confidence.

For more information, visit www.kognitive.net or contact [email protected].

About Clarus Networks

Clarus Networks Group is a leading provider of enterprise-grade satellite and wireless connectivity solutions, specializing in Starlink for Business, 5G, and SD-WAN deployments. As an official Starlink reseller, Clarus delivers high-speed, low-latency internet to businesses operating in remote, rural, and mobile environments, enabling seamless global connectivity where traditional infrastructure falls short. With expertise in network integration, managed services, and custom connectivity solutions, Clarus Networks ensures that enterprises across industries—from energy and maritime to construction and defense—can stay reliably connected, no matter where they operate.

For more information, visit www.clarus-networks.com.

Starlink has become an important option for delivering connectivity to remote sites where traditional broadband is unavailable or unreliable. As more organizations adopt Starlink, understanding its real-world performance across different configurations becomes essential for both network planning and day-to-day operations.

Individual Starlink terminals typically provide around 200 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload. For high-usage or multi-user sites, however, significantly higher throughput is often necessary — closer to fiber optic performance, where 1 Gbps has become the standard.

Kognitive Networks worked with Starlink and a Starlink authorized commercial reseller on a benchmark test using bandwidth bonding to combine the throughput of 6 Starlink terminals. Together, we demonstrated how Kognitive’s bonding of multiple Starlink terminals can deliver combined speeds that match or exceed fiber at remote sites. By combining Starlink’s global satellite network with Kognitive’s MPK bandwidth bonding technology, organizations can achieve fiber-like internet connectivity virtually anywhere in the world.

Testing at Scale: Real-World Benchmarking

The benchmarking test environment included six Starlink terminals with Starlink Priority Service, each directly connected to a Kognitive Edge VX SD-WAN appliance. A Multi-Path Konnect VPN (MPK-VPN) tunnel linked the Kognitive Edge appliance to a dedicated Kognitive private hub in London. This system was setup and continuously monitored in Kognitve Cloud, the integrated management platform for visibility and orchestration of all remote sites and services within the Kognitive ecosystem.

6 Starlink Terminal Bonding Test

For the duration of the test, Kognitive’s MPK technology provided intelligent distribution and optimization of traffic across all six Starlink connections – continuously adapting traffic flows based on real-time link conditions.

Key Performance Results

Download Performance

The bonded Starlink connection achieved download speeds ranging from 750 to 1900 Mbps, with sustained performance at 1.5 Gbps and overall average download speeds around 1.2 Gbps. These speeds varied somewhat during the tests, with a periodic fluctuation occurring approximately every 10 to 15 seconds. This behavior is likely related to Starlink’s internal resource management or satellite handoff processes.

Understanding this nuance of performance lets network planners set realistic expectations, and it highlights why adaptive bandwidth bonding solutions like MPK are essential for smoothing over those fluctuations.

Six bonded Starlink Panel Speedtest Download, **Gbps** **vs time** (seconds)

Latency remained stable throughout the tests. The average round-trip time (RTT) at idle was around 25 milliseconds, increasing by approximately 20 to 25 milliseconds under full load. Packet loss was not observed during testing.

Upload Performance: Solid and Stable

Upload performance came in at 200 to 500 Mbps, with sustained performance at 450 Mbps and overall upload speeds averaging 400 Mbps throughout the test. Even under full load, latency remained stable, rising only about 20 to 25 milliseconds, meaning business-critical traffic like VoIP calls or telemetry data flows smoothly even when networks are saturated.

**Six bonded Starlink Panel Speedtest Upload, Gbps vs time (seconds)**

Minimum Packet Loss, Even Under Load

Kognitive’s bonded network design maintained connection stability, throughout handoffs and changing link conditions. Across both upload and download testing, the system showed no ping loss, delivering reliable performance during stress tests.

Why Bonding Matters for Distributed Sites

Multi-Path Konnect (MPK) works behind the scenes to continuously evaluate each link, intelligently spreading traffic across Starlink connections to maximize throughput, minimize latency, and maintain service during link degradation.

For distributed businesses — from agricultural operations in rural areas to maritime fleets navigating open waters — this approach transforms Starlink from a single-point connection into a resilient, multi-path network fabric.

Smarter Management for Smarter Connectivity

At Kognitive Networks, we believe that better network intelligence is the key to unlocking the full potential of next-generation connectivity solutions like Starlink. By combining smart traffic management, real-time optimization, and adaptive failover, we help distributed businesses get more performance, more reliability, and more value out of every connectivity investment.

If you’re managing remote sites with high-performance demands, and you need connectivity that’s both faster and smarter, it’s time to take a closer look at how Kognitive Edge SD-WAN and MPK bonding can transform your network.

Contact Kognitive Networks today to learn how your business can take full advantage of Starlink and upcoming Low Earth Orbit technologies like OneWeb and Kuiper.