balsafliesbetter Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 1. Can I run the wifi open without a password ? 2. Can the wifi signal be turned off while just using ethernet bandwidth? 3. If the factory wifi isn't used, can the kit be configured without it? Quote Link to comment https://starlinkforum.net/topic/38-factory-wifi-questions/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chupacabra Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 OK, let me give this a shot...I have a Linksys router plugged into my official Starlink router. I did this mostly because at this point, there is no way to properly configure or control the parameters on the Starlink. For example, you can't prevent it from broadcasting the SSID...can't enable MAC address filtering, etc.. The only thing I believe you can change at this point is the name of your router. I have not tried running the Starlink router "open" - that is to say with no password.Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment https://starlinkforum.net/topic/38-factory-wifi-questions/#findComment-135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
balsafliesbetter Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 It missed my question. Anyone???? Quote Link to comment https://starlinkforum.net/topic/38-factory-wifi-questions/#findComment-168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
balsafliesbetter Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 Quote Link to comment https://starlinkforum.net/topic/38-factory-wifi-questions/#findComment-169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
balsafliesbetter Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 .....and can you turn off the wifi when using just an Ethernet line? Quote Link to comment https://starlinkforum.net/topic/38-factory-wifi-questions/#findComment-170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarlinkLeader Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Running WiFi without a password is plain silly. chupa had good answer Quote Link to comment https://starlinkforum.net/topic/38-factory-wifi-questions/#findComment-175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 I have not received my Starlink kit yet. Is it correct that I can plug a remote router into the provided router with a cat 5 Ethernet cable? I am working on entering the house at a good spot while still have a good WiFi signal where it is needed. Thanks for helping this newbie. Quote Link to comment https://starlinkforum.net/topic/38-factory-wifi-questions/#findComment-179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
balsafliesbetter Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 Let's get back on track. Wifi without password is faster, less troublesome, desirable, and more secure. The questions are about the original supplied wifi. 1. Can it run without a password? 2. Can you turn off the radio signal (and would this be any advantage over removing the wifi and just using a cat5? Quote Link to comment https://starlinkforum.net/topic/38-factory-wifi-questions/#findComment-180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
balsafliesbetter Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 Newbie, I found that if you run any Ethernet or wifi cables outdoors, you have to loose sheath them from rain and dew or they will deteriorate from the inside out. Don't paint them with any vinyl or silicone product. This will only trap water inside. I've read that not all networking products work with the Starlink. Quote Link to comment https://starlinkforum.net/topic/38-factory-wifi-questions/#findComment-181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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