{"product_id":"starlink-gen-3-router","title":"Starlink Gen 3 Router: Tri-Band WiFi 6 Mesh Router","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mg-desc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Starlink Gen 3 Router is Starlink's tri-band WiFi 6 router, the same model that ships in the Standard 4 X Kit, where Starlink calls it Router 3. On its own it does two jobs: it extends an existing Starlink network as a mesh node, or it replaces the main router on a Starlink system. It works with Starlink service only and is not a router for cable, fiber, or DSL internet.\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\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Detail\"\u003eStarlink Gen 3 Router (Router 3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Spec\"\u003eWiFi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Detail\"\u003eWiFi 6 (802.11a\/b\/g\/n\/ac\/ax), tri-band, 4x4 MU-MIMO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Spec\"\u003eWiFi Coverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Detail\"\u003eUp to 3,200 sq ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Spec\"\u003eDevice Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Detail\"\u003eUp to 235 devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Spec\"\u003eEthernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Detail\"\u003e2 latching LAN ports behind a removable cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Spec\"\u003eMesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Detail\"\u003ePairs with Starlink Gen 2 routers, Gen 3 routers, Router Mini, and the Starlink Mini\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Spec\"\u003eThird-Party Mesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Detail\"\u003eNot compatible as a mesh node with other brands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Spec\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Detail\"\u003e11.76 x 4.74 x 1.7 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Spec\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Detail\"\u003e1.25 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Spec\"\u003eWeather Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Detail\"\u003eIP56, indoor use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Spec\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Detail\"\u003e-22°F to 122°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Spec\"\u003eSecurity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Detail\"\u003eWPA2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Spec\"\u003eSetup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Detail\"\u003eStarlink app\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExtend Your Starlink WiFi as a Mesh Node\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed as a mesh node, the Gen 3 Router repeats your Starlink network into rooms the main router does not reach. Mesh is a set of WiFi units that work together under one network name. Pairing takes a few minutes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm your Starlink is online and your phone is on its WiFi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the Gen 3 Router no more than two rooms from the main router, off the floor and away from concrete walls and large mirrors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug it in with the included power supply and power cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the Starlink app and wait 1 to 2 minutes for the Pair New Mesh Node notice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTap Pair. The node appears on the Network screen after 1 to 2 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA white line in the app means the node is connected, yellow means a weak signal, and red means disconnected. Move the node closer if the line is yellow. Starlink recommends a wired link between routers for the best performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReplace the Main Router\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gen 3 Router is a direct replacement for the router in a Standard 4 X Kit. It can also take over as the base router on an older Gen 2 (Standard Actuated) kit, which adds WiFi 6 and two Ethernet ports to that system. On a Gen 2 kit you also need an \u003ca href=\"\/products\/starlink-ethernet-adapter-gen-2\"\u003eEthernet adapter for the Gen 2 router\u003c\/a\u003e, and you put the Gen 2 router into bypass in the Starlink app. Leaving bypass later requires a factory reset of that router.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo Ethernet Ports\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the cover on the back to reach two Ethernet ports. Use them for a desktop computer, a network switch, a game console, or your own router. To run a mesh system from another brand behind it, see our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/modemguides-blog\/best-mesh-wifi-for-starlink-ethernet-adapter-guide\"\u003eStarlink mesh and Ethernet adapter guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStatus Light Meanings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mg-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Light\"\u003eNo light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Meaning\"\u003eNo power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Light\"\u003eFlashing white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Meaning\"\u003eTrying to connect to the internet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Light\"\u003eSolid white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Meaning\"\u003eConnected. The light turns off on its own after a while\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Light\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Meaning\"\u003eNot connected to the internet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Light\"\u003eViolet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Meaning\"\u003eBypass mode. A factory reset is required to leave it\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mg-included\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarlink Gen 3 Router\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.9 ft (1.5 m) power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.9 ft (1.5 m) Ethernet cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarlink Standard 4 X Kit: direct replacement for the included router, or a mesh node\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarlink Gen 2 (Standard Actuated) kit: mesh node out of the box, or base router with an Ethernet adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/starlink-mini-kit\"\u003eStarlink Mini Kit\u003c\/a\u003e: mesh node\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/starlink-router-mini\"\u003eStarlink Router Mini\u003c\/a\u003e: pairs in the same mesh network\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot compatible with the original Gen 1 Starlink router\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Starlink Gen 3 Router work with any internet provider?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is made for Starlink service and does not replace a router on cable, fiber, or DSL internet. For those connections, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wireless-routers\"\u003ewireless routers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the Gen 3 Router be used as a mesh node?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Plug it in within range of your main Starlink router and pair it in the Starlink app. It pairs with Gen 2 routers, other Gen 3 routers, the Router Mini, and the Starlink Mini.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many mesh nodes can I add?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarlink's specification lists up to 3 mesh nodes on a Gen 3 Router network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Gen 3 Router work with a Gen 2 Starlink dish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It pairs as a mesh node with no extra parts. To make it the base router on a Gen 2 kit, add an Ethernet adapter and bypass the Gen 2 router in the Starlink app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do the lights on the Starlink Gen 3 Router mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid white means connected, flashing white means it is trying to connect, red means no internet connection, violet means bypass mode, and no light means no power.\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":"Starlink","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50636756484182,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/9463\/2534\/files\/Starlink_Gen_3_Router_Tri-Band_WiFi_6_Mesh_Router.png?v=1793377959","url":"https:\/\/www.modemguides.com\/products\/starlink-gen-3-router","provider":"ModemGuides","version":"1.0","type":"link"}