The secret to getting the best out of your subscription is understanding the key Starlink router settings. Like any other router, it requires some expertise to navigate the various features of this component.
What are some of the common functionalities of the Starlink router? How do you perform basic functions like activating parental controls, DNS customization, etc.?
Let’s elaborate on all these and other insights on Starlink routers in the subsequent sections.
Starlink Router Features
The Starlink router gives you access to several features. Let us explore each of them below.
Content Filtering
Starlink antenna.
Thanks to its filtering feature, you can prevent the Starlink router from granting access to sensitive content. It operates in two main ways.
First, you can set it to block access to malware. The second option is hindering it from accessing adult content and malware simultaneously.
By default, when you’ve not activated any of these functionalities, the system uses the 1.1.1.1 configuration. But when you activate malware protection, the systems to the default Cloudflare DNS (Domain Name System) to either:
- 1.1.1.2 configuration or
- 1.0.0.2 configuration.
For the malware and adult content filtration, the configuration is either 1.0.0.3 or 1.1.1.3.
Configure Dual WiFi Bands
WiFi earth broadband symbol.
You can have two different WiFi signals from your Starlink router depending on the range/WiFi speed you want to achieve.
First, you can set it to a 2.4GHz band, which doesn’t have extra fast speeds but covers an extensive range than the other band. The alternative is the 5 GHz band, which provides excellent speeds but has a relatively short range.
WiFi SSID and Password
Setting up the WiFi SSID.
The WiFi SSID is the identifier of your WiFi. The name shows up when you search for the available WiFi networks. So you can set up the WiFi name and the password.
Creating a unique WiFi SSID for the two bands is also possible. It helps bar unauthorized access to the internet service for each of the WiFis.
Custom DNS
The domain concept.
You can choose a unique IP address to route your internet connections, which differs from the default Starlink DNSs. Essentially, this involves inputting the IP address of your choice in the part where there’s the default address.
It is highly impotent, especially when you want heightened browsing security. Also, the overall speed of the connection improves with a custom DNS. Finally, it helps in content filtering.
Bypass/Bridge Mode
Setting up a router.
Thanks to the bridge mode option, you can still use your favorite aftermarket router instead of the Starlink router.
This option involves deactivating the Starlink router and transferring the functions to the secondary aftermarket device.
Alternatively, you can operate two routers simultaneously: the default Starlink router and your aftermarket router. This option is essential in setting up two frequencies, among other perks of aftermarket routers.
For instance, It helps you realize better download and upload speeds, especially when you use a superior router to Starlink’s.
But remember, you can only use the bypass mode when you have the new High-Performance rectangular dish.
Factory Reset
A router factory reset button.
Rebooting and factory resetting your Starlink router are the two features you can use to improve the device’s performance. But each of the functions is useful in a unique application.
For instance, a simple rebooting will do the trick when you want to clear cached data.
But sometimes, you need to erase all the settings on the router, such as when selling the component. Here, a factory reset is the right action to undertake.
Missing Features
Unfortunately, there are other missing features of the Starlink system, meaning you’re limited on the settings you can make:
- MAC filter activation
- LAN DHCP configuration
- Enabling parental controls for the connected devices.
- Port forwarding
How to Access Starlink Router Settings?
A Starlink Satellite Orbiting around the Earth.
There are two main ways you can get to the Starlink router settings:
- First, you can access the settings from the mobile app. Simply launch the app and click ‘Settings.’
- Alternatively, search for it from the web browser at http://192.168.100.1 or http://dishy.starlink.com/. Next, find ‘Settings.’
But noteworthy, some of the features you can access via the app are inaccessible from the web browser. They include functionalities such as snow-melting, so you primarily need to reach them from the app option.
Conclusion
Get the best out of your Starlink router by understanding the range of features you can access from the device.
There are immense benefits, like knowing how to censor access to some websites to protect your kids from bad content.
And although there are some missing features like we’ve listed above, the router has far more benefits.