Router 3

Specifications, the status light, the RJ45 ports, and meshing a Router 3 into an existing network.

Last updated Aug 18, 2026View as Markdown

Overview

The Router 3 is the router that ships with the Standard 4 X. It works as the main router for the Standard 4, Standard 4 X and Starlink Mini, and it can also join an existing network as a mesh node.

Router 3

Reference
Standards IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bands Tri-band, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Radio 4x4, MU-MIMO, OFDMA
Security WPA2
Operating temperature -30 °C to +50 °C (-22 °F to +122 °F)
Ingress rating IP56, water resistant

Status light

Router 3 light

Light What it means
Flashing white Trying to connect. Goes red if it fails after 20 minutes
Solid white Connected. Turns off after an hour
No light No power
Red Not connected to the internet
Violet Bypass mode. Turns off after an hour. Factory reset required to exit

Steps

Get connected

  1. Join the STARLINK network from your device’s WiFi settings. That is the default network name.
  2. Set your own network name and password in Starlink app → Settings → Router, then save. The network has no password until you set one.
  3. Use the app for everything else: connection checks, further settings, alerts.

Connect to WiFi

Use the extra RJ45 ports

  1. Remove the RJ45 cover on the back of the router.
  2. Plug your own ethernet cable into port 1 or port 2.
  3. Run the other end to your own hardware.

RJ45 ports

Add a Router 3 as a mesh node

  1. Make sure the Starlink system is already online, and connect your phone to the existing Starlink WiFi.
  2. Put the Router 3 in the same room as the existing router for pairing. For permanent placement, pick a spot with clear line of sight between them.
  3. Plug the Router 3 into power with the included cable and supply.
  4. Open the Starlink app. Within one to two minutes you get a PAIR NEW MESH NODE notification. Tap PAIR.
  5. The Router 3 shows up on the Network screen within a minute or two, and its light goes solid white.

Reference: cables and power

Cables. A standard RJ45 cable works, but the Starlink RJ45 cable is what seals properly. To remove a Starlink RJ45 cable, pull firmly; the latch is passive and there is nothing to press. If you used a standard RJ45 cable and it will not come out, press the tab gently with a small screwdriver.

Mounting. A Router 3 mount is sold in the Starlink shop.

Power over ethernet. With the Advanced Power Supply, the Router 3 draws power over the included ethernet cable through the WAN port.