Starlink Router 4 arrives with Wi-Fi 7, wider coverage, and support for up to 510 devices
Starlink has begun shipping its new Router 4 to residential customers in the United States and Canada, marking the company’s first move into Wi-Fi 7 hardware. The router is now included with Starlink V4 Kits for customers signing up for the Residential 200 Mbps and Residential Max plans.
The launch is a notable upgrade for Starlink home internet users, especially those with larger homes, multiple connected devices, or heavy streaming and gaming needs. Router 4 is rated to cover up to 3,500 square feet, or about 325 square meters, and can support as many as 510 connected devices at the same time.
That is a clear step up from the previous Router 3, which offered Wi-Fi 6 support, up to 3,200 square feet of coverage, and a maximum of 235 connected devices. On paper, Router 4 delivers slightly broader coverage and more than doubles the number of devices it can handle.
Starlink first revealed Router 4 in September, describing it as a Wi-Fi 7-based router designed for modern connected homes. It supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be Wi-Fi standards and uses tri-band radios across the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. One of those radios is dedicated to mesh networking, helping improve performance when multiple Starlink routers or mesh nodes are used throughout a home.
However, one important detail stands out: Router 4 does not include a 6 GHz radio. Many Wi-Fi 7 routers use the 6 GHz band to deliver their highest wireless speeds and widest channels, so Starlink’s decision to skip it may limit peak local network performance compared with some competing Wi-Fi 7 routers. Even so, for most Starlink customers, the satellite internet connection itself will likely remain the main speed limit rather than the router.
Router 4 includes a 4×4 antenna setup for 2.4 GHz and a 4×5 setup for 5 GHz. It also supports technologies such as MU-MIMO and OFDMA, which help manage multiple devices more efficiently. Security support includes WPA2 and WPA3.
For wired connections, the router has two Ethernet ports with water-resistant covers. Both ports support Power over Ethernet, giving users more flexibility with installation and power delivery. Router 4 can receive power through its WAN connection or through USB-C. It weighs about 0.4 kg and is designed for indoor use only.
On Starlink Dual PoE kits, including the Standard 4 Upgrade Kit, Router 4 works as the main Wi-Fi router and receives power from the Dual PoE supply. The upgrade kit does not include a separate wall power brick.
The new router is currently bundled with Starlink V4 Kits for Residential 200 Mbps and Residential Max customers. Residential 200 Mbps offers downloads capped at 200 Mbps, while Residential Max is Starlink’s fastest home plan and advertises download speeds above 400 Mbps. In the US, the Residential 200 Mbps plan costs $85 per month, while Residential Max costs $130 per month.
Although Wi-Fi 7 is capable of far higher speeds than those plan limits, the benefit of Router 4 is not just raw speed. Its bigger advantages are improved device handling, better home coverage, stronger mesh support, and a more future-ready home network.
For now, Starlink has not announced a standalone price for Router 4. The company has also not confirmed a router-only upgrade path for existing customers who already own older Starlink hardware. The latest shipping update does not appear to include the Residential 100 Mbps plan, Roam plans, or business plans.
Starlink’s support information lists Router 4 as compatible with several dish models, including Standard 4, Standard 4X, Starlink Mini, Performance Gen 1, and the original Standard Circular dish. Customers using Gen 2 kits can also use Router 4 as their Wi-Fi router, but they will need a Starlink Ethernet adapter and must place the Gen 2 router into bypass mode.
With Router 4, Starlink is clearly preparing its home internet ecosystem for larger, more connected households. While the lack of 6 GHz support may disappoint some advanced users, the jump to Wi-Fi 7, expanded coverage, and much higher device capacity make this one of Starlink’s most meaningful router upgrades so far.
