The new Starlink terminal features a rectangular shape, and new router, but that router lacks an ethernet port.
This will be disappointing to some users, as while wifi continues to improve, ethernet remains a faster and more reliable connection.
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Circular Starlink |
Rectangular Starlink |
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WiFi Router |
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IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards |
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards |
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Dual band 2.4GHz & 5GHz |
Dual band 2.4GHz & 5GHz |
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2x2, MU-MIMO |
3x3, MU-MIMO |
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WPA2 and WPA3 security |
WPA2 and WPA3 security |
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Operating Temperature: +32°F to +86°F (0°C to +30°C) |
Operating Temperature: -22°F to +122°F (-30°C to +50°C) |
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Indoor use |
Indoor use |
Starlink router ethernet port : 1 |
Starlink ethernet adapter : available in Shop |
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Cables |
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30 m (100 ft) attached power over ethernet cable between Starlink and power supply |
23 m (75 ft) detachable power over ethernet cable between Starlink and router |
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2 m (6.5 ft) standard Cat5e cable between router and power supply |
1.8 m (6 ft) power cable |
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1.8 m (6 ft) power cable |
Additional cable lengths available in Shop |
SpaceX sells an adapter to add an ethernet port.
If you want more than one ethernet port, you can use an ethernet switch.
Bypass Mode :
"Bypass mode can be enabled via the Starlink App under "Settings". Bypass mode will completely disable the built-in Starlink WiFi router functionality. An Ethernet Adapter is required to use this feature. A manual factory reset is required to reverse the setting."
Ethernet speed slower than wireless?
Some people have issues with the new Starlink Ethernet adapter where they have slower speeds than Wi-Fi.
If you get worse performance by connecting your dish to Ethernet, the culprit is the cable or the router/switch you are using.
If your Starlink Ethernet adapter is not working and your getting "Disconnected " on your SL app then you can check this: Ethernet Adapter not working : Starlink disconnected fix.
The Starlink constellation is growing and so is the coverage, see how many Starlink satellites are in orbit.