{"product_id":"starlink-ethernet-adapter-gen-2","title":"Ethernet Adapter for Starlink Gen 2 (Standard Actuated)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mg-desc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Ethernet adapter adds one wired network port to the Starlink Gen 2 kit, also called Standard Actuated. The Gen 2 Starlink router has no Ethernet ports, so this adapter is the part that lets you connect a mesh WiFi system, your own router, or a desktop computer by cable. It is made by XTAR for Starlink Gen 2 hardware and supports speeds up to 1 Gbps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mg-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Spec\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Detail\"\u003eEthernet Adapter for Starlink Gen 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Spec\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Detail\"\u003eXTAR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Spec\"\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Detail\"\u003eStarlink Standard Actuated (Gen 2) kit with the rectangular dish and motorized mast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Spec\"\u003ePort\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Detail\"\u003e1 RJ45 Ethernet port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Spec\"\u003eSpeed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Detail\"\u003eUp to 1 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Spec\"\u003eSetup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Detail\"\u003ePlug and play, no software\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Spec\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Detail\"\u003e0.33 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Spec\"\u003eNot Needed For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Detail\"\u003eStarlink Standard 4 X Kit, Gen 3 Router, Router Mini, or Starlink Mini\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCheck Which Starlink You Have First\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter is only for the Gen 2 kit. You have Gen 2 if your dish is rectangular and sits on a motorized mast that tilts on its own, and your router is a tall white unit with no Ethernet ports. The newer flat Standard dish with a kickstand comes with a router that already has two Ethernet ports, and the Starlink Mini has one built in. Those kits do not need this adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Connects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnplug the Starlink router from power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnplug the dish cable from the bottom of the router.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug the adapter into the router where the dish cable was.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug the dish cable into the adapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect an Ethernet cable from the adapter's RJ45 port to your device, then plug the router back in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Can Connect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA mesh WiFi system.\u003c\/strong\u003e Run the Ethernet cable to the main mesh unit's WAN port, then turn on Bypass Mode in the Starlink app so the Starlink router stops broadcasting its own WiFi. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/modemguides-blog\/best-mesh-wifi-for-starlink-ethernet-adapter-guide\"\u003eStarlink mesh and Ethernet adapter guide\u003c\/a\u003e walks through it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour own router.\u003c\/strong\u003e The steps are the same as for a mesh system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA wired device.\u003c\/strong\u003e A desktop computer, game console, or network switch gets a steadier connection by cable than over WiFi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA newer Starlink router.\u003c\/strong\u003e A \u003ca href=\"\/products\/starlink-gen-3-router\"\u003eStarlink Gen 3 Router\u003c\/a\u003e or a wired \u003ca href=\"\/products\/starlink-router-mini\"\u003eStarlink Router Mini\u003c\/a\u003e connects to a Gen 2 kit through this port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mg-included\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Ethernet adapter for Starlink Gen 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Starlink Gen 2 router have an Ethernet port?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Gen 2 router is WiFi only. An Ethernet adapter adds one RJ45 port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this adapter work with the Gen 3 Starlink router or the Starlink Mini?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, and those do not need it. The Gen 3 router has two Ethernet ports built in, and the Starlink Mini has one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast is the Ethernet port?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adapter supports speeds up to 1 Gbps, which is above the speeds Starlink residential service delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this adapter made by Starlink?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is made by XTAR as a compatible part for the Starlink Standard Actuated (Gen 2) kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need Bypass Mode with this adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly when you connect your own router or mesh system. Bypass Mode turns off the Starlink router's WiFi so the two routers do not conflict. A single wired computer does not need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mg-desc{color:inherit;}\n.mg-desc h2{font-size:24px !important;line-height:1.25 !important;margin:28px 0 12px !important;color:inherit;}\n.mg-desc h3{font-size:19px !important;line-height:1.3 !important;margin:22px 0 8px !important;color:inherit;}\n.mg-desc p,.mg-desc li{font-size:17px !important;line-height:1.6 !important;color:inherit;}\n.mg-desc ul,.mg-desc ol{padding-left:22px;margin:0 0 12px;}\n.mg-desc a{color:inherit;text-decoration:underline;}\n.mg-desc .mg-specs{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 18px;font-size:16px;}\n.mg-desc .mg-specs td{padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.35);vertical-align:top;line-height:1.45;color:inherit;font-size:16px !important;}\n.mg-desc .mg-specs td:first-child{font-weight:700;width:34%;background:rgba(128,128,128,0.08);}\n.mg-desc .mg-included{border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.35);border-radius:8px;padding:6px 18px 10px;margin:24px 0;background:rgba(128,128,128,0.06);}\n.mg-desc .mg-included h3{margin-top:12px !important;}\n@media (max-width:768px){\n.mg-desc h2{font-size:22px !important;}\n.mg-desc p,.mg-desc li{font-size:16px !important;}\n.mg-desc .mg-specs,.mg-desc .mg-specs tbody,.mg-desc .mg-specs tr,.mg-desc .mg-specs td{display:block;width:100%;}\n.mg-desc .mg-specs tr{border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.35);border-radius:8px;margin:0 0 10px;overflow:hidden;}\n.mg-desc .mg-specs td{border:none;font-size:15px !important;padding:8px 12px;}\n.mg-desc .mg-specs td:first-child{width:100%;}\n.mg-desc .mg-specs td::before{content:attr(data-label);display:block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:0.06em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:0.65;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:2px;}\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"XTAR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50636767952982,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/9463\/2534\/files\/CopyofUntitledDesign_33_c041953b-652e-42f6-9ce7-67f0cf25c843.png?v=1793378836","url":"https:\/\/www.modemguides.com\/products\/starlink-ethernet-adapter-gen-2","provider":"ModemGuides","version":"1.0","type":"link"}