First, Enable Bypass Mode on Your Starlink Gateway

It is first recommended to enable Bypass Mode on your Starlink Gateway. The toggle for Bypass Mode can be found in your Starlink App under:

 

Settings > Network > Advanced > Bypass Mode

1. Open the Starlink app on your mobile device.
2. Tap Settings
3. Tap on the Advanced Button to reveal more settings.
4. Scroll Down and Toggle the "Bypass Starlink Wi-Fi Router" to the 'ON' Position

 

Your Starlink Gateway will now be in Bypass (Bridge) Mode. Bypass Mode will turn off the Starlink Gateway's built-in Wi-Fi network and routing capabilities, allowing your router to provide its own wireless network and manage your devices' connections.

 

Connect Your Deco Mesh in Router Mode

To Connect Your Deco Network to Your Starlink Router, please use the following steps:

1. Connect the Starlink Ethernet adapter to the Starlink Gen 2 Gateway.
2. Connect the Deco mesh router to the Starlink Ethernet Adapter using an Ethernet cable.
3. Power on the Deco mesh router and wait for the router to finish booting.
4. Open the Deco app on your mobile device.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup of your Deco Network
   1. See our FAQ: Using the Deco App to Set up Your New Deco Mesh Network
6. Once the Deco mesh router is set up, you can use the Deco mesh system to extend the Wi-Fi range of your Starlink Gen 2 Gateway.

 

If warned that a second router may be on your network, you may not have enabled Bypass Mode on your Starlink Gateway. Please Connect to the Wi-Fi network of your Starlink Gateway and Enable Bypass Mode from the Starlink App. If your Starlink Wi-Fi uses the same name as your new router, you may need to unplug your Archer router to connect directly to the Wi-Fi from the Starlink Gateway.

 

Why Can I Not Access the Settings for My Starlink Gateway?

After connecting your Deco network to your Starlink Gateway, you may find that you cannot manage the settings of the SpaceX connection without first configuring a static route for your network through the Deco app.

Follow the steps below to configure a static route for your network to access the Starlink management interface:

 

FAQ: Creating a Static Route to Access the Starlink Management Interface

 

 

 

Connect Your Deco Mesh in AP Mode

Access Point Mode extends the wireless coverage of your existing network when provided with a wired connection. AP Mode will also allow you to use the Gateway's wireless signal and manage your devices' connections with the Starlink App.

1. Connect the Starlink Ethernet Adapter to the WAN port of the Deco.
2. Make sure that Bypass Mode on the Starlink System is DISABLED.
3. Change the operation mode of the Deco to wireless Access Point Mode.

 

Learn How to Change the Operating Mode of Deco

and

The Difference Between AP and Router Modes

 

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