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What do the lights on my WiFi router / power supply mean?


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Starlink_Gen3_WiFi_Router

Gen 3 Router

WiFi Router Light:

  • Light is on the front of the router
  • Solid White = Connected to internet. Will turn off after 1 hour
  • Blinking White Light = Trying to connect. The light will turn solid white when setup is complete and the router is connected to the internet, or solid red if the router cannot get a connection to the internet in 20 minutes
  • Violet Light = Router is in bypass mode. Will turn off after 1 hour. Factory reset required to exit bypass mode
  • Red Light = Not connected to the internet
  • No Light = No power to router. With good connection, the light will turn off after 1 hour.

Power Supply Light:

  • LED on lower front left of router

Specifications:


| Starlink_V2_and_Mesh_Router_Back | Starlink_V2_Router_Front |

Gen 2 Router/Mesh Router

WiFi Router Light:

  • White light is on the bottom of the router. Under certain light conditions, the light may appear blue.
  • The Graphic on the front of the router represents 'Earth to Mars' "orbital transfer ellipse". There are no lights on the front of the router
  • Solid light = Power is being supplied to the router
  • No light = No power to router. Check the outlet and ensure it is fully plugged in

Power Supply Light:

  • N/A - The power supply is built into the router


Starlink_V1_WiFi_Router

Gen 1 Router

WiFi Router Light:

  • Light is on the front of the router
  • Solid white = Good connection to internet
  • Blinking white = Searching for satellites. If the router cannot get a connection to the internet in 20 minutes, the light will become red
  • Red = Starlink not connected
  • No light = No power to router. Check your cable's connection with the power supply

Power Supply Light:

  • Two solid white lights = Good power connection
  • One white light on = Make sure everything is securely plugged in and there is no damage to hardware or cables
  • No lights on = No power to power supply. Check the outlet and ensure it is fully plugged in

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What do the lights on my WiFi router / power supply mean? - Starlink Help Center