ROUTER_RESET_&_CONFIG

Factory reset, bypass mode, mesh setup, and port forwarding.

1. 01
   Factory reset the Starlink router.Hold the reset button on the back of the router for 10 seconds until the LED blinks. All custom settings (Wi-Fi name, password, static IPs) will be erased. Reconfigure using the Starlink app after the reset completes.
2. 02
   Enable bypass mode for a third-party router.In the Starlink app, go to Settings → Network → Bypass mode → Enable. Connect your own router's WAN port to the Starlink ethernet port. The Starlink router then acts as a passthrough only, giving your router full control.
3. 03
   Set up a Starlink mesh node.In the Starlink app, tap "Add a Starlink" → follow the pairing instructions. Mesh nodes must match the generation of your primary router (Gen 2 with Gen 2, Gen 3 with Gen 3). Place nodes where signal overlaps by at least 30%.
4. 04
   Port forwarding requires a Static IP upgrade.Starlink uses CGNAT by default, which blocks all inbound connections. To enable port forwarding, upgrade to a Static IP address in the Starlink app under Settings → Account → Add-ons, then configure forwarding on your third-party router.
5. 05
   Set a custom DNS server.In the Starlink app, go to Settings → Network → DNS. Enter your preferred DNS (1.1.1.1 for Cloudflare or 8.8.8.8 for Google) to improve resolution speeds and reduce latency on some connections.