{"id":5091,"date":"2023-03-20T06:42:34","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T06:42:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/?p=5091"},"modified":"2023-03-20T09:33:34","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T09:33:34","slug":"3rd-party-router-with-starlink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/3rd-party-router-with-starlink\/","title":{"rendered":"3rd Party Router With Starlink: How To Connect an Additional Router to Your Starlink Setup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
You might need a 3rd party router with Starlink<\/strong> to address the shortcomings of the Wi-Fi router included in the kit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n But you can’t just hook up the external router, especially with the second-gen Starlink kit, and expect it to play. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Plus, you need to consider some features before buying this third-party router.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read on to learn more about everything you need to know before plugging in this separate router to your setup.<\/p>\n\n\n These five scenarios might make you need an external router for your Starlink system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consider the following factors when shopping for an aftermarket router to hook up to your Starlink system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Starlink has official mesh nodes, and the Starlink router can handle up to 12 satellite units. But you can get a 3rd party mesh system to cover the Wi-Fi dead spots.<\/p>\n\n\n Starlink has two dish kit generations that require different setup steps when connecting a third-party router.<\/p>\n\n\n The first-gen Starlink kit features a separate power adapter that supplies energy to the dish and router separately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So you only need to unplug the first-party router from the system, then connect the dish cable to the third-party router.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTable of Contents<\/h2>\n
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Why You Might Need a 3rd Party Router With Starlink<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Things To Consider When Buying a 3rd Party Router for Starlink<\/h2>\n\n\n
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How To Use a 3rd Party Router With Starlink<\/h2>\n\n\n
First-Gen Round Dish Kit<\/h3>\n\n\n