Worth It? Starlink Gen3 Router

Everything you need to know about the new Starlink Gen3 Router! With significant upgrades over its predecessor, does it justify the price tag? From its enhanced WiFi 6 capabilities to dual Ethernet ports, we'll explore its features, mesh capabilities, and performance. Whether you're a new Starlink user or contemplating an upgrade, this video has got you covered. Plus, find out if it's the right fit for your home, RV, or event needs. Don't forget to weigh in on the Gen3 debate in the comments! #StarlinkGen3 #RouterReview #TechInsights
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[JaredTwomey]

One thing it might be nice to clarify, is you cannot just straight up upgrade your Gen 2 router with the new gen 3 router, because the Gen 3 router does not have the POE injector to power the dish.
So if you have the rectangle dish with a Gen 2 router, and you want to add the gen three router, you still have to use your Gen 2 router to power the dish and use the ethernet adapter to connect to the new router. Which at that point you might as well just use something not Starlink

[briancramer]

I have a Gen 1 dish connected directly to my own router, no Starlink router used. Works fantastic. Yes I lose the Starlink app interface but once the dish is setup, not much of a loss

[leewallis]

Thanks as always. Have both initial form factor and square dishes and the gen1 and gen2 routers respectively. Gen2 router really disappointed me. No out of the box capacity to use own stack pained me. It’s taken decades but almost all ISP’s allow this now wherever you are in the world. Gen2 Starlink router was a huge step back (probably for data collation reasons to offset certain and wider infrastructure costs). I run an I.T. MSP and IP telephony company in the U.K. and this new release leaves me warm and fuzzy inside.

[MactelecomNetworks]

This is a nice change. I just installed a gen 2 for a customer two weeks back. Didn't realize you needed to buy the ethernet accessory 😤

[youdontneedmyrealname]

Wifi6 does not have a larger frequency band then wifi5. People need to stop saying it does. Wifi6E does, which incorporates the 6Ghz frequencies bands.

[repatch]

Wifi 6 does not give you more spectrum, Wifi 6E does.

[BillFoskett]

I just ordered a new Starlink dish kit this week. It's coming with the Gen 2 router and I ordered the external Ethernet adapter since I will be using my existing UniFi infrastructure.

[chrisrobinson]

I just revived my Starlink package today in Germany and I still received the Gen 2 router.

[glenndotarcher]

Seems to me that in your closing summary you missed discussing the most compelling use case to do this upgrade to the Gen 3 - being if you have the Gen 1 with the round Dishy. The Gen 1 router does have an Ethernet port (in the brick) but has a shockingly small WiFi range, no mesh capability, etc. So the Gen 3 would be a very significant upgrade for those of us with the original kit.

[webluke]

Nice if you get it as a new package. But a Unifi Dream Router costs the same and has more options, and Unifi APs are cheaper than a 2nd or 3rd box from Starlink. I never used my Gen1 router and built out a Unifi network, and now I have brand new fiber, so my dish is unpowered on the roof now as the extra cost of the long fiber run from the road will pay for itself with a lower cost 1Gbps service. Starlink worked great, but I'm not going to be "that guy" who has it just because and preventing someone who is waiting from getting online.

[youtubak]

I feel like you may have missed the best change! See 2:40 - is that a standard ethernet port for the dish? I think so... So, no SPX plugs anymore? FINALLY! 😁

[TheSpanishmuscle]

If starlink had a cheaper plan to be used as a backup link I would get one for sure.

[KarlMeyer]

Weird how they didn’t just jump to WiFi 6E. Even the new iPhones support that standard.

[ayoutubechannel]

Looks like theres a post about the gen 3 router on the "Starlink Hardware" site, and it turns out it can't replace a gen 2 router, so you still need to connect it to the gen 2 using an ethernet adapter. Definitely worth a read.

[sinisterpisces]

Great video. I always appreciate in-depth looks at hardware refreshes like this. Manufacturers don't do nearly a good enough job with hardware refresh changelogs. I'm sure their ad men have something to say about that. :P

Glad to see you back. I was a bit concerned not to see new videos from you for a while, but then I saw your video about the FreePBX hack. I'm sure that took up more time than I can guess. :(

[svvoyager]

When you plug the router into your power source in the USA is the power cord 110v plug or a transformer to lower the power to hopefully 12v. I cannot find that information anywhere.

[haigansmith]

I just installed a Gen 3 in an extremely remote and secret location… lol, it’s fantastic. Unbelievable speed and resolution. Highly recommended.

[kasamamarketing]

Great video and helpful! With a Gen 1 dish, I was really hoping to upgrade, but being in Canada, it's not available here yet. Guess I just need to wait a little longer.

[adambursell]

The pictures seem to show an ethernet connection for the dish, which would make it compatible with the round dish, not the rectangular dish. Are they going to have multiple versions? Adapters? How will someone with a rectangular dish Gen 2 upgrade to this Gen 3?

[hoffbd]

what is the upgrade path for Gen2. Do I need to keep the gen2 router to power the dish and buy the dongle to connect the 3rd gen router. What a cobbled up mess that would be.