How To Bypass The Starlink Router To Use Your Own

In this tutorial, I show you how to enable bypass mode on the Starlink router, so you can use your own 3rd party router with Starlink.

Accessories needed:

3. Ethernet cable to connect router

For even more detail on bypassing the Starlink router, check out the full article on the blog:

[davidrgilson]

I still can't believe they didn't put Ethernet ports on the starlink router. It's ridiculous.

[lauracollins]

You covered the thing missing in every other instruction I've seen, how to get back into the app to set up bypass! Thx so much for that step, very helpful

[waldogtv]

Something to note, Starlink makes it very clear in their documentation that their hardware may not play nice with other routers. I had quite a bit of problems with Netgear routers, requiring me to reboot them several times a month to keep the connection up and stable. I have since switched to an AmpliFi (Ubiquiti) setup, and so far it's been A LOT better. I checked out your list, and I was using the nighthawk routers, and they were nothing but problematic with Starlink. I would steer clear of them IMO.

[johnlee]

I didn’t read through all comments but my advice is to bypass SL router first (after verifying your SL system is working properly) before plugging in your 3rd party router to the Ethernet adapter. This isn’t mentioned in this video. I followed the video instructions verbatim and after plugging in my router I could not access the SL router settings (in the app) in order to “enable bypass”. Got a message that it was “unreachable “. It was still broadcasting the SSID and still functioning as a access point and router but I could not drill into settings. SL support was able to do something on their end to allow me to finally access router the SL settings. From there I bypassed, plugged in my netgear router, rebooted the NG router and everything worked perfectly.

[ayodeleapata-]

I don't have the Starlink kit yet, but I'm quite positive this would come in handy someday. Thanks for the quick education which was straight to the point. Cheers

[gavinelliott]

I've been using starlink for about 6 months now. i had a few issues at first with a dodgy ethernet adapter, but fair play to starlink they sent out a complete new setup straightaway even though i only needed the ethernet adapter.

Im using a mercusys wifi6 mesh system and its performed brilliantly, i have had to reboot my starlink router a few times as it starts to drop speeds after being in bypass for a while

[jed]

As has been explained more than once here:
Anything about PoE injectors is ALSO about using a Starlink Internet system where mains power is NOT available.
Where mains power IS AVAILABLE but another router is more suitable, it is far easier to simply buy the Starlink Ethernet adapter
THEN bypass the Starlink router and use your own router OR do NOT bypass the Starlink router and USE BOTH.

[johnm]

Thanks for the great video. I have just ordered my adapter in Canada for 50 dollars Canadian which includes taxes and shipping. Amazon wants 90 dollars for it.

[alwalidtadjali]

Waiting for the point to point tutorial 😊

[anthonylosego]

"Unplug and replug 6 times in a row".... GM and Ford definitely had some ideas that SpaceX used. "Turn to aux and press start/stop button 35 times in a row, press brake then accelerator in sequence 4 times, press start/stop once, wait 15 seconds, press once again. You are now in service mode." lol

[derekfoulk]

...So in 1993 I unplugged my Sega Genesis 6 times and can you guess what happened?? Aside from that marketing exec's bad call to save money everything is great including this video! Very helpful!

[lovengrow]

I have a question please, why would you want to use a different router other than Starlink’s provided router?

[mdcckin]

Welcome. I want to know the email linked to Starlink, but I don't know what to do. Thank you very much

[TerryMcBane]

Successfully connected Starlink (Bypass Mode) to EERO Pro 6E Mesh Network with 12 AP's supporting 16 Ring Cameras, Ring Pro Alarm, 8 Motion Sensors and 36 Ecobee thermostats. Using this setup to monitor a office location that remains empty since the pandemic. Had to limit the number of T-stats, originally had 78 connected and they were flooding the network. Discovered that Ecobee's act as a repeater looking for sensors, tripling data broadcasting and knocking the AP's down. Long story short, current config works great on the Starlink Network (Priority 1TB Plan).

[andreasmaier]

Exactly what I was looking for. Just added a 5G Router (FritzBox 6850 5G) in a US 5th wheel here in europe but experienced today that the 5G connection is quite bad where I‘m planning to set up my rig. So I thought I still can switch over to Starlink but don’t wanna loose the functionality on my FritzBox Router like SIP telephony with all the comfort functions, WireGuard VPN, strong WiFi6 and DECT base station. The only question I‘m still trying to get answered is if I get an external IP that’s reachable from the internet with starlink.

[owlstarvideos]

on a side note: I found that I didn't have to enable bypass mode, after getting all connected on an older router that was already configured I could connect to the wifi on the old router and also on the wifi on the starlink router. I thought it was odd and wondered why everyone is bypassing the starlink router.

[hunt]

Set up the TP link router with the upgraded Starlink upgrade WiFi router on the gen 3. Set to bypass mode. Configured port forwarding for the NVR with DDNS service. Still unable to access camera system remotely. What am I missing? Do I need a static address? Will the static address overcome my problem? Someone mentioned double NAT may be the issue here.

[stripclubreservations]

QUESTION: What are the shortcomings of the Starlink router that the ethernet adapter and a Netgear type switch couldn't handle? Is the router that bad?

[miguelearaujop]

The bypass option does not show up any more in the menu!

[TOCBass]

Do you have a video for creating a mesh system with starlink .. specifically to boost range to out buildings like a garage or outdoor entertainment space?