Router Mini

Place it, power it, mesh it wired or wireless, and mount it on a wall.

Last updated Aug 18, 2026View as Markdown

Overview

The Router Mini is a small, low-power WiFi router built to pair with the Starlink Mini. It ships as the main router in the Standard 4 kit and as the mesh node in the Mini X Kit.

Router Mini

Before you start

Compatibility. Works with the Starlink Mini, the Router 3 and the Gen 2 router. It does not work with the Gen 1 router.

Cable choice matters on the Mini. To keep the dish’s waterproof rating, connect to a Starlink Mini with the Mini Starlink Ethernet Cable from the Starlink shop rather than a generic one.

Set the dish up first. Get Starlink online and connect your phone to its WiFi before you touch the router.

Set up the Mini first

Steps

1. Position the routers

Router placement

  • A wired connection to the main router or the Starlink Mini gives the best performance.
  • Keep nodes within two rooms of each other.
  • Avoid stacking obstructions between them, particularly concrete walls and metal appliances.
  • Get the router off the floor. A shelf is enough.

2. Choose an install method

Table stand or wall mount. Wall mounting is covered below.

Install method

3. Power it on

Plug the power cable into the back of the router and the supply into an outlet. The LED comes on to confirm power.

Connecting the router

Wired mesh

Wired mesh

  1. Set up the Starlink kit and confirm you are online.
  2. Place the Router Mini and connect its power supply.
  3. Plug an ethernet cable into the LAN port on the back of your existing Starlink router or Starlink Mini. On a Router 3 you have to remove the protective cover to reach the ports.
  4. Run that cable to the WAN port on the Router Mini, the one marked with the Starlink symbol.
  5. Repeat for further nodes.

Use the 15 m Mini Starlink Ethernet Cable when the other end is a Starlink Mini. Between routers, Cat5e or better.

Wireless mesh

Wireless mesh

  1. Confirm the Starlink kit is set up and online first.
  2. Place the nodes and plug them into power.
  3. Open the Starlink app.
  4. Wait one to two minutes for a New Mesh Node(s) notification.
  5. Tap Pair, or Pair All. The nodes connect on the Network screen, which takes one to five minutes.
  6. Repeat for further nodes.

Wall mounting

1. Mark and drill

Use the mount as a template to mark the holes, then drill with a 5.5 mm (7/32 in) bit.

Mark and drill

2. Screw the mount to the surface

Fit the drywall anchors, then secure the mount with the provided screws.

Screw the mount

3. Snap the router in

Push the router into the mounted stand until it sits flush.

Install router into mount

Side view