I have done some research and in appears the starlink system does not like a “Double NAT” which seems is what I have. The TP Link was working as a wifi spot also with its own SSID and password that worked. The intial TP link node was plugged to a wired ethernet switch – which in turn went to my 2 dvrs by wire and my home alarm system. I am not a tech person by any means but I can wire and plug things in, My intial installation was (Star link router (operating as a wifi spot with an SSID and password which worked) to ethernet adaptor connected to a TP Link Deco mesh router with 2 additional nodes. Now the only way I can get any internet is from the star link router and if I disconnect any wired switch and a TP link mesh router that was working fine before. It worked flawlessly for about 3 months, it stopped 1/13/23 in case something changed firmware wise on that date. I bought the adaptor above and plugged everything in. (Again all older items but they work fine) I got starlink back in October 22 (this is the new version with the rectangular dish) and was shocked that the router did not have any ethernet ports. I need 3 ethernet ports – I have 2 security camera system dvrs that I can view over internet at any time if they are connected by ethernet (they are older so they are not wifi) and a device that connects my home alarm system to ethernet – it is older too so no wifi. Is it worth it? Yes, and you don’t have much choice if you want an Ethernet port to plug devices in, or to use an aftermarket router with Starlink. Connecting via Ethernet has certainly proved to be faster and more reliable than Wifi. I have my main PC plugged into it so that I don’t have to do any gaming or video conferencing over Wifi. I haven’t had a single issue with it, and I’ve mostly forgotten about it because it just does it’s job. If you’re like me, you will install it, shove it behind your desk, and forget it even exists. It’s profile allows it to easily hang behind a desk or cabinet. It’s made of a nice looking plastic that matches the other Starlink hardware. It just sits between the router and the dish, and gives you one Ethernet port. What else can I say, there really isn’t much to this device. And if your situation requires a hardwire connection, the adapter is just an extra $25 from the Starlink shop. Most people won’t need an Ethernet port, so Starlink eliminated it on the router to lower manufacturing costs. ![]() These days, everything connects via Wifi, from our TV’s, to our computers, to our cell phones. My guess is that Starlink believes most people don’t use the Ethernet port. The round dish router has an Ethernet port built in, so I was confused by the decision to remove the Ethernet port for the next generation hardware that is being sold today to customers. I was an early beta tester for Starlink, when they were still selling the round dish. Your Wifi will continue to work as normal, but now you can connect devices via Ethernet for internet access. Once the app indicates that Starlink is Online, you are all set! There is no additional setup required. You can monitor the status of the system from the Starlink App. Give the Starlink system several minutes to boot up and connect to satellites. Step 5 – You can now power everything back on by plugging in the router AC power cord at the wall. ![]() Step 4 – Plug the Starlink antenna cable into the connector on the Starlink Ethernet Adapter. ![]() Step 3 – Plug the Starlink Ethernet Adapter into the router, where the Starlink antenna cable was. Step 2 – Unplug the Starlink antenna cable from the bottom of the router. You will want the dish and router turned off while we reconfigure the cables. Step 1 – Unplug the Starlink router AC power cord from the wall. ![]() You don’t need any tools or IT skills, just follow these steps: Installing the Starlink Ethernet Adapter is very simple, and there is virtually no setup required.
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