Starlink Gen 3 Router Setup Guide (Standard Circular)
GEN 3 WIFI ROUTER
Compatibility: Standard Starlink Gen1
Setup
- Start by making sure your Starlink dish is set up and connected to the internet prior to setting up your Gen 3 Router.
- Unbox your Gen 3 Router Kit. Illustration of the Gen 3 Router Kit components: Gen 3 Router, Starlink Plug, RJ45 Cover, Gen 3 Router Ethernet Cable (1.5 m / 4.92 ft), Gen 3 Router Power Cable (1.5 m / 4.92 ft), and Power Supply.
- Unplug your Router from the Power Supply, set aside. It is not compatible as a mesh device and is not recommended as part of your Gen 3 Router setup.
- Plug the Gen 3 Router into a power outlet using the power cable and power supply. Diagram shows the Starlink dish connected to the power supply, and the Gen 3 Router connected to the power supply via its power cable [power].
- Plug the provided Gen 3 Router Ethernet Cable into port 1 on the Gen 3 Router and the white port on the Power Supply. Connectors should sit flush with the back of the Gen 3 Router. The light on your power supply may not turn on; check the light on the front of your Gen 3 Router to verify connectivity. Diagram illustrates the connection of the Gen 3 Router Ethernet Cable from port 1 on the router to the white port on the Power Supply. Connectors are shown sitting flush.
- On your device, find and connect to the STARLINK network in your WiFi settings.
- You are now connected! The light on the Gen 3 Router should be solid white and will turn off after 30 minutes. You can use your Starlink App to customize additional settings and check your connection based on the color of the line indicated between the routers. To provide the best coverage in your home, you may need to move your router to a different location. Connection status indicators: White Line | Connected, Yellow Line | Poor Signal, Red Line | Disconnected. Screenshots of the Starlink App displaying network status.
Using the Extra RJ45 Ports
- Remove the RJ45 cover. Diagram showing the rear panel of the Gen 3 Router with its RJ45 ports. An inset view details the removal of the RJ45 cover.
- Plug in your own ethernet cable to port 1 or 2. Connect the other end of your cable to your 3rd party hardware. Diagram showing an Ethernet cable plugged into either port 1 or 2 on the Gen 3 Router, with the other end ready to connect to third-party hardware.
Can't Get Online?
- Open the Starlink App to check for any alerts, outages, or obstructions.
- Check the WiFi router light. Router light statuses:
- Flashing White Light: Trying to connect. If the router cannot get a connection to the internet in 20 minutes, the light will turn red.
- Solid White Light: Connected to internet. Will turn off after 1 hour.
- No Light: No power to router.
- Red Light: Not connected to the internet.
- Violet Light: Router is in bypass mode. Will turn off after 1 hour. Factory reset required to exit bypass mode.
- Make sure everything is securely plugged in and there is no damage to hardware or cables.
- Power cycle the router by unplugging from power and then plugging back in.
- Factory reset the router by pushing the reset button with a paper clip. Illustrations demonstrating correct cable connections and power cycling for troubleshooting.
- If none of these work, contact Starlink Customer Support in the app or the Support section of support.starlink.com.