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What does a red light on my Starlink router mean?
The meaning depends on the hardware model, so identify the router before following a colour-based checklist. In the Standard 4 X setup guide, a red Router 3 light indicates no internet connection; it does not identify the underlying cause.
Our diagnostic order is to read the Starlink app's status and alerts, establish whether every device is affected, and check accessible power and cable connections safely. Record whether the problem followed a power cut, move or equipment change.
Use the current instructions for the exact model if a restart is needed, then allow startup to complete. Do not copy a reset sequence from a different generation.
A red indicator alone is not evidence that a replacement dish is required. If the fault persists, give support the hardware model, app message, start time and checks already completed.
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Reviewed: 26 September 2026. Practical checklists are our editorial recommendations; plan availability and hardware requirements vary by country and model.
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