Starlink Router Configuration Guide
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Starlink is high tech satellite internet, but I was surprised at how easy it is to manage the system through their handy smartphone app. If you’re new to Starlink, or just looking for how to get to all the router settings, I made this guide to walk you through the configuration. You’ll learn how to access the router interface page, what each setting does, and how to set up a basic Wifi network. I will also give you some tips and tricks for getting the most out of your Starlink router.
Before we jump in, just keep in mind that there are multiple types of Starlink routers. This guide applies to all of them, but there may be some minor differences with the router settings, depending on which version you have. I’m using the latest Gen 3 router for this guide.
Accessing the Starlink Router Settings
If you haven’t already done so, download the Starlink app on your smartphone or tablet. You need to use the Starlink app to access the router settings. There is no separate web interface or administration page for the router. The Starlink app can be installed on any Android or iOS device.
Connect to your Starlink Wifi network. If you just set up your kit, it will show up as STARLINK. Otherwise, log in to your existing Starlink Wifi network using the password you configured. If you forgot the password, or there is no network showing up, follow the steps in my Starlink factory reset tutorial.
Open up the app and tap on Settings. This is where you can find all the configuration options for the router and Wifi network.
How to Configure Your Starlink Router
Starlink routers are extremely simple, providing secure Wifi for your home without many of the complicated options found on other routers. You don’t need to work in IT to set it up. Let’s go over each setting so you can properly configure the router for your needs.
Wifi Network Settings
You’ll see your Starlink Wifi network name listed under the Networks section. By default, the network name is STARLINK. You should change it and add a password. To do that, tap on the network name to expand the settings.
- Network name – Type in a new Wifi network name (SSID). This is what shows up on your devices when you try to connect to the Starlink Wifi.
- Password – Add a strong, unique password to secure your Wifi network.
- Split 2.4 / 5 Ghz networks – By default, the Starlink router connects to each device with 2.4 Ghz or 5 Ghz automatically. Toggle this on to split your Wifi into 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz networks. This option can be helpful if you have older devices that only work with 2.4 Ghz Wifi.
- Hidden network – Turn this setting on to hide your SSID (Wifi network name) from appearing on nearby devices that are searching for Wifi. You will still be able to connect devices to your network by manually typing in the SSID and password. Turning this on does not disable Wifi.
Tap Save to save the network settings. If you changed your Wifi network name or password, you will need to reconnect your devices.
Content Filtering
Although Starlink router’s do not have parental controls, you can filter out malicious and adult content on your home network by turning on one of these options:
- Malware – Filters out known malicious content from websites.
- Malware and Adult Content – Adds adult content filtering in addition to malware.
Content filtering is not done at the router level, but rather at the DNS level. By turning on either setting, the Starlink router uses Cloudflare’s 1.1.1.1 DNS service, which filters out known malware and adult content on your entire network automatically.
Reboot Router
You can reboot your Starlink router through the app, locally or remotely. Just slide the toggle to the right to initiate a reboot. It will take a few minutes for your router to boot back up.
Custom DNS
By default, the Starlink router uses Google public DNS (8.8.8.8/8.8.4.4), but you can use custom DNS if you want to. This setting is helpful if you are having trouble connecting to certain websites or applications.
A popular alternative to Google DNS is Cloudflare. To use Cloudflare DNS, use 1.1.1.1 as the primary, and 8.8.8.8 (Google DNS) as the backup.
Note: If you have content filtering enabled, your DNS is automatically changed to Cloudflare. There is no need to configure custom DNS.
Bypass Mode
Bypass mode is useful when you want to use your own 3rd party router with Starlink. Turning on bypass mode completely disables the Starlink Wifi router. It will no longer broadcast a Wifi signal or assign IP addresses to devices on your network.
To learn more, check out my guide on how to bypass the Starlink router.
Note: To turn off bypass mode you will need to perform a factory reset.
Factory Reset
You can restore your Starlink router to its default settings by doing a factory reset. A factory reset erases your Wifi network name, password, and any other settings you configured. A factory reset is also useful for turning off bypass mode, or if you forget your Wifi password.
Starlink Router Lacks Advanced Options
The router that comes in your Starlink kit is designed to provide basic networking features. It doesn’t have any advanced configuration options beyond what I’ve covered so far in this guide. If you need any of the following, be prepared to purchase a 3rd party router:
- Port forwarding
- Parental controls
- Guest networks
- MAC filtering
- DHCP/IP range settings
If you need any of those features, consider using another router with Starlink. For recommendations, check out my Best Routers for Starlink article.
Frequently Asked Questions
Starlink doesn’t have a router web interface. All dish and router settings need to be configured through the Starlink app.
No, the Starlink router doesn’t support port forwarding. Using a 3rd party router would enable port forwarding, depending on your service plan, and whether you are using IPV4 or IPV6. Check out my guide on Port Forwarding with Starlink to learn more.
Starlink routers have the ability to pause internet access for specific devices using the app, but they can’t be permanently blocked. The best way to kick devices off the Starlink Wifi network is to change the Wifi password.
Hello – when we try to sign in to the Starlink wifi from MAC computers we are asked for WPS2 password. Where is this? Can we reset it? thanks
It’s the password you set on your Starlink app during setup. You can reset your Wifi network by doing a factory reset, or by going into the Starlink app and updating the password.
Hi ,
I’m new here…
having trouble on UDM Pro when I need tu install my dyndns account into it .
my starlink is on bridge mode ,connect to wan1 and DHCP IPV4 .
Wan1 connection reveal IP Public address 100.103.131.78 ,but it’s not the real ,so my dyndns account update this Ip address on the web and in fact I can’t access from outside or ping my home network .
Is anyone able to help me please because I need to connect to home NAS servers from anywhere .
best regards to everyone !!
If you have anything but the Priority plan, the IP you get from Starlink won’t be publicly accessible.
How would I adjust modem settings to open ports to connect remotely? Is that built into the software?
There are no options for port configuration on the Starlink routers, you would need a 3rd party router for that functionality.
Recently, I purchased a rectangular dishy with a v2 router. I’m relatively happy with it even though it doesn’t have any Ethernet ports. As a workaround, so I could connect my Hue lighting bridge and NAS devices, I set up my Netgear Router (Model: R6900v2) in bridge mode. This is working great, with one exception, the NAS’s tend to change IP addresses from time to time which makes them inaccessible, until I figure out their new IP address. So, I thought I’d set up my bridged router with a Static IP address so it would always be the same, but I’m not sure what Subnet Mask and Gateway IP Address to use. Also, it appears that I can set the DNS Server Addresses statically, which I assume would be the same as what I have setup in the StarLink app (Currently 208.67.222.222, 208.67.220.220). Right now, my Netgear router is on 192.168.1.𝕏𝕏 (and have no reason to change it), but I’m not sure what to set my Subnet and Gateway addresses to. I’m thinking it should be Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 and Gateway: 192.168.1.1. Looking forward to your response. Thank you!
Let it be noted that I’m aware that by setting a static IP address for my bridged router, I’m not actually setting a static address for the NAS devices. These will likely still change because it appears that I cannot change any LAN setting while it bridge mode.
Have you tried from a phone? I’m probably over cautious on RF being inherently risky and like 32″ monitor with mouse and kb vs tiny touch virtual buttons while trying to sort out what should be a simple process and/or fix. Try 192.168.100.nnn for the IP. That is how my gen3 setup is set. Do you know where the tech support side of SpacyX is located? Working in constant crisis mode is stressful and stress kills. The founder is one bright sunny beach person. 2 things I wonder are A) Space litter patrol(s). B) Designed to burn up on re-entry is an interesting idea but cannot be assured. Have you found a way to retrieve a password set while juggling 2 similar and completely different satellite isps? I’d best go feed the bovines and drive a tractor into town to pull my car out of tow yard. N/M on the pwd thing. Was using M$not Edge but dishy.anti.is using Chrome. G’day Major Michael. Just realized this post is in re to a rather old one.
I’m a first user I’m setting my account for payment to begin starlink , but i will change and cancel the existing account to another account for payment. will this be a issue
You won’t have any issues changing the payment method on the account.
It is said that you have to wait from 90 to 120 days from the date of service activation while changing the subscription plan from one region to another. Is there that period or is it possible at any time to change the service? Will it work?
You should be able to change plans at any time, understanding that billing works on the monthly billing cycles. The 90/120 day waiting period is when you cancel the account, and transfer equipment.
how can i block a user using my starlink
You would need a 3rd party router for this feature. You could try to change the Wifi password, which would kick all currently connected users off the network. They would need the new password to log back in.
NECESITO SABER COMO BOTAR A INTRUSOS DE MI RED WIFI DE STARLINK
You would need a 3rd party router for this feature. You could try to change the Wifi password, which would kick all currently connected users off the network. They would need the new password to log back in.
Esto lo dise Noah Clarke en cima de tu pregunta para otra persona preguntando lo mismo.
Dise por si no entiendes, que solo tienes que combiar la clave y nesecitas un router 3 de otro partido para esto y se iliminare todos que esten conectado.
I purchased starlink equipment through their website and was able to install it but had so issue logging into my account. i have tried resetting my password in the app and on their website, but was not successful. I used the wrong email address when setting up my account and also forgot my password. Now i am locked out and cant reset it. When i try to connect to the wifi, it’s asking for a password, but i don’t have one and i don’t have a way to communicate with Starlink. I tried connecting to the router through a web browser using the http://192.168.100.1 and http://dishy.starlink.com/ to see if i could set up a password for the wifi, but i can’t access the router. I even tried using the http://192.168.100.0 to use another router, but that does not work either and when i try going back to the .1, I am getting site not accessible.
The Wifi password has nothing to do with your Starlink account, you set the Wifi password when you originally set up Starlink. To reset the Wifi password, you need to factory reset the router. Then, you’ll be able to set another Wifi name and password so that you can have internet:
https://www.starlinkhardware.com/how-to-starlink-router-factory-reset/
Hey, I’m new to Starlink. I need to know my MAC address. How can I find it?
Connect to the Starlink Wifi. Then go to Network > Nodes to see the router MAC address. Network > Devices shows device MAC addresses.
My work has logins from outside OZ blocked and trying to work from home I cannot log into office 365 as my sign ins say I am trying to log in from Los Angeles. Is there a setting somewhere I can change to fix this
In Australia btw
I’d suggest to VPN to somewhere local (NordVPN or ExpressVPN are good options).
for the moment , i want to use temporaly my Set up to an other country. how to bypass the firewall of starlink ? this country is not on the available list for the moment
If the country is within the same continent, the Roam plan might provide coverage there. But if Starlink has blocked access for whatever reason, there is no way to bypass.
is it possible to hide the starlink wifi? im going to use in a place that there isnt other wifi near by, so i dont want people around to know that there is a starlink antenna, to be stollen…
Not that I know of. You could always name it HughesNetWifi and then nobody would want to steal it haha. Or something like VerizonHotSpot2. Starlink units are basically worthless while attached to your account, someone stealing it couldn’t use it unless they found someone to scam with it.
Hi Noah,
My Starlink box (Dish and Router in) has been stolen and unfortunately my wife left the password and name in the box. Looking at the app today it is being used…! Is there a way I can find out where it is?
I recommend creating a support ticket with Starlink to handle this. They can get a GPS location on the dish, and deactivate it for you, rendering it useless. If you mean account name and password, and not router name/password, I recommend updating your Starlink account password immediately.
Can I password protect my StarLink router to keep any random person from connecting to it? It seems like there is no option to stop unwanted people from connecting to my WiFi
Yes, you are supposed to set a new Wifi name and password when you originally setup the equipment. But if you didn’t, you will need to log in to the Starlink app and change the Wifi password in the network settings. Go to Settings > Networks to find this page in the app.
Apart from being your customer, we are also a company that provides Starlink dish installation in Ontario Canada. We have recently noticed one common problem our customers face regularly. Once the Starlink dish is installaed, everything works well and there are no problems with the internet connection at all. However, when our client purchase and install your Ethernet Adapter to connect other devices to the router, they start experiencing internet issues. Their internet connection often gets disrupted and it happens on a regular basis throughout the day.
Could you please help us solve this problem or explain why it happens and how to avoid it? Thank you
My site isn’t affiliated with Starlink, but I would guess this is a faulty router or Ethernet Adapter issue. I would check and see if the overall internet is affected, or just Ethernet? I’m leaning more towards a bad router that needs replaced, if all internet from Starlink is being disrupted.
Or they are using the same 192.168.x.x address range internally
I had the same problem after reporting they are sending a free Ethernet cable hopefully that works I am in the Philippines also have unknown actors connected
Can I change my Starlink email address in the Starlink app?
You should be able to, but I think the app just redirects you to the mobile website for account management.
If am out of my home why does my second Starlink router i use like a mesh not visible in the app
I believe it only shows the full network diagram when connected directly to the Wifi network. Even remotely, you can’t manage all the Wifi settings.
We have the equipment, mesh router correct wiring and an account. They are indicating my area is covered for service. We are stuck on how to get the equipment to communicate with the StarLink system. Your notes here do not seem to cover this issue and we cannot get any response from Starlink support. Any suggestions?
What mesh hardware do you have? The Starlink mesh nodes or 3rd party? For 3rd party, you need to purchase the Starlink Ethernet Adapter. It gives you an Ethernet port that you will plug into your 3rd party router WAN/Internet port. And then follow the setup instructions for the 3rd party system to get it up and running. Then put the Starlink router into Bypass mode in the Starlink app so that you don’t have two routers running. For Starlink Mesh Nodes, you simply plug in the AC power on the node, open the app, and confirm that you want to add the mesh node to your system.
What is the Hidden Network that I see from my Manage WiFi connection each time my Starlink router is powered on and how can I connect to it?
Note: The hidden network is in addition to SSID that I have set up in the Starlink router.
Do you have the 2.4 and 5ghz channels separated? Could be if your device is connecting to the 5ghz network, it just hides the additional band that it’s not going to use. Otherwise, I’m not sure, I’ve never heard of any kind of hidden network.
No, I didn’t split the [2.4 / 5 GHz Networks]. I have read about the same issue mentioned on Reddit, though there was no concrete explanation for it. Here is a link to it https://www.reddit.com/r/Starlink/comments/u218of/starlink_router_showing_hidden_network_on_wifi/
Doesn’t seem to be a problem or something that you would want to connect to. I wouldn’t worry about it.
What is the username and password to access the Starlink router from the browser?
There is no authentication.
So by using the ethernet adapter, turning off Starlink WiFi, and connecting to my MESH system I loose the ability to manage the Starlink router/modem.
No, you can still access the modem and Starlink functions through the app. You just lose the ability to change some Starlink router specific things, like custom DNS, separate 2.4/5ghz channels, etc. But those things also probably exist with your 3rd party mesh system.
dishy.starlink.com
This site is blocked due to a security threat that was discovered by the Cisco Umbrella security researchers.
It’s probably blocked on your end due to not being HTTPS. But if you are connected to your Starlink network locally, this or the IP address will work to access the Starlink settings.
How do you connect locally? I’m not locating the info.
You just need to be on the same network as your Starlink (Wifi or connected to the Ethernet port).