{"id":4413,"date":"2023-11-17T01:48:05","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T01:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/netlinkpulse.com\/?p=4413"},"modified":"2023-11-17T01:50:14","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T01:50:14","slug":"a-guide-on-how-to-reset-starlink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netlinkpulse.com\/a-guide-on-how-to-reset-starlink\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide on How to Reset Starlink"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
About A Guide on How to Reset Starlink: Factory resetting is an important troubleshooting step, so resetting the Starlink dish and router is crucial. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you look at your hardware, there is no clear power\/reset button to easily do this, but the process is fairly simple. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A factory reset is necessary, as maybe you are trying to fix a network problem or forgot your WiFi password. It happens to the best of us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read on to find out how to reset Starlink WiFi without any hassle.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Would You Need to Factory Reset Your Router?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Factory resetting<\/a> your Starlink internet can help you solve many problems, such as bugs that may slow down the connection. Nothing is as bad as a slow WiFi connection!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you do a factory reset, it erases all the user data from the router, including the connected devices and other information.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n You might have connectivity issues because of network congestion<\/a> or a bug that causes a quick drop in your internet speed<\/a>. These problems are usually resolved when you perform a reset.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your Starlink router also needs constant updates to ensure good performance and security so everything runs smoothly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When you have these upgrades to do, that\u2019s why you\u2019d need to do a router reset. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A factory reset is also necessary to confirm configuration changes, such as security settings and password changes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other reasons also include the overheating of the router due to overuse and the presence of heat in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A reset helps your device cool down and sort out any hardware problems.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also do a reset to remove settings, such as bypass mode, when you decide to sell your system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Your Starlink router also keeps data in its cache <\/a>and memory, so your performance is always at its best.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, this can cause the system to go slow and impact internet speeds. A factory reset clears the cache, improving your speed and connectivity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n (resetting the router)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are different ways to reset your router according to what type of dish you have. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When using the Starlink app, make sure you are connected to another network or using your data when you want to reset the internet. Open the Starlink app and go to settings, which will be below the speed test.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the router settings, scroll down to where you will find the option to do a factory reset.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can slide the button to the right and a confirmation message asking if you\u2019re sure. You can press yes and continue.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n (pressing the button on the router)<\/p>\n\n\n\n You would have to reconnect all the devices to the new WiFi network with the new password following the factory reset.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n (rectangular Starlink dish)<\/p>\n\n\n\n This generation 1 Starlink dish is quite different from the rectangular dish. However, the process of resetting it is more straightforward.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are the steps to reset the circular Starlink dish:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
How To Factory Reset Your Starlink Router<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Doing it Through the App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Rectangular Starlink Dish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Circular Starlink Dish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Starlink Mesh Node<\/h3>\n\n\n\n