How can I tell which Starlink dish and router generation I own?
Compare your equipment with Starlink's official kit-identification guide and check the order or account details. Identify the router separately from the terminal because a replacement router may not match the original kit bundle.
Our practical record is a photograph of each component, its model information and the supplied cables. Keep serial numbers private. Use the exact hardware name when looking up a mount, cable, Ethernet connection or reset process.
Do not rely solely on a seller's informal label such as “Gen 3” or “latest version.” Naming can refer to the router, dish or kit package, and product names can change over time.
Once identified, use the matching specification sheet and installation guide. That avoids applying motorised-dish instructions to a manually aligned model or buying an adapter for a connector your kit does not have. If the equipment remains ambiguous, ask support before ordering parts.
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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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