Starlink Standard Kit: Satellite Dish and WiFi 6 Router

The Starlink Standard Kit is the home version of Starlink satellite internet. It pairs a flat 23.4-inch dish for outdoors with a tri-band WiFi 6 router for indoors, joined by a 49-foot cable. It is made for a permanent spot at a house, cabin, or shop, and it brings high-speed internet to addresses that cable and fiber lines do not reach. This page covers the Standard 4 X version of the kit, which includes Starlink's Router 3.

Quick Specs

A Dish Sized for a Permanent Home Install

The Standard dish has a 110 degree field of view and no motor. You point it by hand once, with the Starlink app guiding the angle, and it tracks satellites electronically from there. The included kickstand holds it on the ground or a flat roof. For a permanent install above the tree line, the dish moves to a Starlink Wall Mount on a gable or fascia, or to a Starlink Pipe Adapter on a metal pole.

Tri-Band WiFi 6 Router Included

The kit's Router 3 is a tri-band WiFi 6 router with 4x4 MU-MIMO. Starlink rates it for up to 3,200 square feet and up to 235 devices. Two Ethernet ports sit behind a removable cover, so you can wire in a computer, a network switch, or your own router without buying an adapter.

For a larger home, add a Starlink Router Mini or a second Starlink Gen 3 Router as a mesh node. Mesh is a set of WiFi units that work together to cover more rooms. To use a mesh system from another brand, see our Starlink mesh and Ethernet adapter guide.

Built for Weather

The dish carries an IP67 Type 4 rating for dust and water. Starlink rates it to operate from -22°F to 122°F and in winds of 60 mph or more, and the dish warms itself to melt up to 1.5 inches of snow per hour. The router is rated IP56 and is meant to stay indoors.

Power Use

The Standard Kit draws 75 to 100 watts on average. That is more than a cable modem and router, so size a battery backup or generator with that figure in mind. Our home network resilience guide covers battery backup for internet equipment.

Setup Without a Technician

Open the Starlink app and run its obstruction check where you plan to place the dish. The check uses your phone camera to look for trees and buildings in the dish's view. Then set the dish in place, run the Starlink cable to the router, connect the power supply, and follow the app as it guides you through aiming the dish and naming your WiFi network.

Who the Standard Kit Fits

• Rural homes where the only wired option is DSL or older satellite service
• Cabins, farms, and shops beyond the end of the cable line
• New builds waiting on a cable or fiber line extension
• Households that want a second connection for outages

Service Plans

The Standard Kit is hardware only. Internet service comes from Starlink on a month-to-month plan that you activate on your Starlink account. Plan names, speeds, and pricing change often, and Starlink adds a one-time demand surcharge at some addresses, so check Starlink's order page for your address before you buy. Our Starlink vs cable vs DSL comparison covers current plans and who Starlink suits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Starlink Standard Kit need a subscription?

Yes. The dish only works with an active Starlink service plan, which is sold separately and billed monthly by Starlink.

Do I need a modem with the Starlink Standard Kit?

No. Starlink does not use a cable or DSL modem. The dish and the included router handle the whole connection.

Can I use my own router with the Starlink Standard Kit?

Yes. Connect your router or mesh system to one of the two Ethernet ports on the Starlink router, then turn on Bypass Mode in the Starlink app so the Starlink router stops broadcasting its own WiFi.

How much power does the Starlink Standard Kit use?

Starlink lists 75 to 100 watts on average.

Does the Standard dish work in rain and snow?

Yes. The dish is rated IP67 and melts up to 1.5 inches of snow per hour. Very heavy rain or snow can cause brief interruptions.

How is the Standard Kit different from the Starlink Mini?

The Standard Kit has a larger dish and a separate tri-band WiFi 6 router that covers up to 3,200 square feet, which suits a permanent home install. The Starlink Mini Kit builds the router into a smaller dish and draws less power, which suits travel and backup use.