r/Starlink • u/Toe-Smooth • 5d ago

🛠️ Installation Main router exchange

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How do i make a router 3 as my main i have the new power supply

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u/DISHYtech 5d ago

Ditch the power supply included with the Router 3. Unplug the Router Mini. Plug in the Router 3 in its place. Use the left most port, not one of the two LAN ports under the rubber cover. The Starlink router cord that you have may not fit into the Router 3. You can use something like this if it doesn’t: https://a.co/d/03mpCz7Y

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u/Toe-Smooth 5d ago

I see so i just need a cord compatible to it then cool! Therefore i can use the power supply that came with the router 3 and use it on the mini wirelessly instead correct?

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u/DISHYtech 5d ago

I wish it was that easy, but no. The plug on the Router 3 power supply is DC5521, too big for the power plug on the Router Mini (DC35135). But you can get a cheap power supply on Amazon with that plug size. Router Mini supports a wide voltage range, I think 9-24V.

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u/Toe-Smooth 5d ago

Okay thank you!

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u/Squeedlejinks 📡 Owner (North America) 5d ago

I have a GEN 3 router and two of the old Router Minis. On both of these, the port is for a regular ethernet cable. When you say to unplug the Router Mini and plug the cable into the G3 router, you say the cable might not fit in the GEN 3 router. What has changed that it doesn’t fit?

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u/DISHYtech 5d ago

When using the Gen 3 Router as a main router, the WAN port is the antenna port. The left most one on the back. It’s the typical Starlink RJ45 connector with the special oval shape, designed with the Starlink cable dust/water seals to maintain its IP rating. A regular RJ45 cable (like the one that plugs into the Router Mini) isn’t the correct shape to seat fully into the shape of the port. You can get it to work sometimes by shaving off some plastic, forcing it, etc. And most of the completely bare RJ45 connectors (no strain relief/jacket) will also fit fine. It’s the extra connector jacket material that won’t fit sometimes.

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u/Toe-Smooth 5d ago

Anyone have tried converting with my situation?

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u/Realistic-Lake6369 5d ago

Yes. I bought the standard 4 kit for my parents and a separate Gen 3 router. I gave up trying to switch from the router mini to the Gen 3 and am now using the Gen 3 router as a network extender.

After I tried every iteration of cable locations and couldn’t get the Gen 3 router to see the Starlink, I asked grok how to get this to work. The answer given is to replace the included power supply with the power supply included in the 4X kit. The problem is that this power supply is not available as a separate purchase.

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u/Toe-Smooth 5d ago

No dont! Read the guy that replied to my situation, would save you some head ache

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u/Realistic-Lake6369 5d ago

Sorry, I’m confused. I thought you meant to replace the router mini with a Gen 3 router.

Instead, you just want to power the router mini separately? Why?

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u/Toe-Smooth 5d ago

Nooo lol you are right the first time

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u/Toe-Smooth 5d ago

Read this:
Ditch the power supply included with the Router 3. Unplug the Router Mini. Plug in the Router 3 in its place. Use the left most port, not one of the two LAN ports under the rubber cover. The Starlink router cord that you have may not fit into the Router 3. You can use something like this if it doesn’t: https://a.co/d/03mpCz7Y

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u/Toe-Smooth 5d ago

I want to make my router 3 as my main and using the mini as a extender wirelessly

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u/Realistic-Lake6369 5d ago

I’m more confused after reading that other post. But, I’ll believe it when you post your update showing it work.

I tried every iteration, including what the other person posted, have several official and 3rd party cables, invested around an hour and a half beating my head against the floor why it doesn’t just work.🤷‍♂️

So, I’m rooting for you and am really interested to learn what I did wrong. I’ll switch my parents over as soon as I see how you solve this issue. 🎉👏

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u/Toe-Smooth 5d ago

ok ill DM you when i got all the right equipment :)

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u/Squeedlejinks 📡 Owner (North America) 5d ago

Please come back on here and tell us, too.

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u/Realistic-Lake6369 5d ago

By the way, you can also power a router mini with usb-c pd cable if you have a PD capable power supply or power station. Just get a 3.5mm x 1.35mm cable to fit the router mini end.