STARLINK GEN 3 Manual
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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.
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- 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.
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- Plug the Gen 3 Router into a power outlet using the power cable and power supply.
- 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.
- 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 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
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- Remove 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.
Can't Get Online?
- Open the Starlink App to check for any alerts, outages, or obstructions.
- Check the WiFi router light.
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.
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- If none of these work, contact Starlink Customer Support in the app or the Support section of starlink.com
Documents / Resources
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Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
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