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Starlink Gen 3 Mesh Router (Latest Generation) $120 in-Store Only @ Bunnings

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Starlink Gen 3 Mesh Router (Latest Generation) $120 in-Store Only @ Bunnings
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geekcohen on 22/05/2025 - 14:12 bunnings.com.au (715 clicks)
Last edited 22/05/2025 - 14:28 by 1 other user

Details:

  • Wi-Fi 6 Technology: Incorporates the latest Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) standard, providing faster speeds and better performance in congested environments.
  • Tri-Band Radios: Equipped with tri-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz radios, along with 4x4 MU-MIMO and OFDMA, enhancing mesh performance and allowing efficient handling of multiple devices.
  • Ethernet Ports: Includes two Ethernet ports for direct wired connections, facilitating easy device connectivity.

The Starlink Gen 3 Router delivers ultra-fast internet speeds with the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology, tri-band radios, and support for up to 128 devices. Featuring dual Ethernet ports, robust security, and seamless compatibility with previous Starlink hardware, it ensures reliable, high-performance connectivity for modern smart homes.

You can mesh with Gen 2 and Gen 3 Routers plus the Starlink Mini.

Current RRP via Starlink Directly is $215. It was $120 only days ago which has been the last couple of weeks. I went to buy one for a customer and saw the price increase! The previous RRP was around $280 from Starlink Directly, I think they have dropped pricing which is great to see. Its more enticing for simplicity if you don't want to go a 3rd party mesh.

Other places are:

If you want to wall mount near a power point, these wall mounts from Amazon are pretty good and keep it all neat.

Also Warragul VIC Bunnings is now OOS.

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  • ashumz on 22/05/2025 - 14:22
    +3

    I didnt even know Starlink did a mesh.

    • geekcohen on 22/05/2025 - 14:28

      I believe it's only been since Gen 3, but I could be wrong. It's pretty good, but at their $280 RRP cost, it was a bit pricey. $120 is brilliant and a no-brainer for most.

      The only issue is size with the additional larger power supply, but the wall mounts can make it nice and neat.

  • redhaze1 on 22/05/2025 - 14:29

    latest Wi-Fi 6 technology

    Wi-Fi 6 is not the latest. Maybe they mean the latest version of Wi-Fi 6, hoping it sounds good because people haven't heard of 6E and 7.

    • geekcohen on 22/05/2025 - 14:43

      I think they mean the latest Wi-Fi 6 based on the next part.

      Incorporates the latest Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) standard

      In most cases and for most users (especially Starlink users) WiFi 6 would be sufficient and gives them more than enough. It isn't like Starlink is providing 2.5 Gbps speeds. At most, Starlink is delivering 400 Mbps.

      If you are serious about your networking, then you wouldn't be using a Starlink Mesh Network anyway. You would most likely use it as the internet source and then run a 3rd party (like Ubiquiti) router with all your APs etc.

    • Fredfloresjr on 22/05/2025 - 14:55
      +4

      Yeah Ozbargain way, wifi 7 with NBN 100/20 plan.

      • geekcohen on 22/05/2025 - 15:02

        Because I need that 2.5 Gbps for my NAS File transfers.

  • eug on 22/05/2025 - 14:33
    +3

    I'm waiting for the US$40 Router Mini. Not sure how much it'll cost when it gets here though.

    • geekcohen on 22/05/2025 - 14:37
      +1

      So am I. Its so tiny!. I would estimate it will probably be $99 or thereabouts when it lands here. Cheaper would be great!

      But at $40 USD, its about ~$62 AUD on today's exchange rate.

    • mirovich on 22/05/2025 - 15:10
      +2

      Yea same. I was gonna extend with Deco but now I’m gonna wait for their mini.

      The advantage of getting full gen 3 router is that if the main dies you can swap it out with the mesh node.

      • geekcohen on 23/05/2025 - 05:42

        The advantage of getting full gen 3 router is that if the main dies you can swap it out with the mesh node.

        Yes, that is handy. Haven't had heard of a Gen 3 Router Failure at this time besides a PSU being fried during a storm….. But people could avoid that with Surge Protection and/or UPS.

      • geekcohen on 10/06/2025 - 06:15

        Yea same. I was gonna extend with Deco but now I’m gonna wait for their mini.

        Its been released over the weekend @mirovich

        The advantage of getting full gen 3 router is that if the main dies you can swap it out with the mesh node.

        Yes, thats right. But the PSU for the primary mesh and the additional routers are different. The additional mesh nodes are a small PSU and I don't think would power the Starlink Dish.

        • mirovich on 10/06/2025 - 09:40
          +1

          I ended up going with the full Gen 3 router mainly because of tri-band and better range. Might add mini later. I have got an acreage and I need the wifi to reach external Reolink cameras, which i find their wifi to be dogshit.

          • geekcohen on 10/06/2025 - 09:42

            @mirovich: Yeah, the Full Gen 3 would be heaps better. I've ordered a couple of the Mini's for some R&D.

            I haven't really explorered the Reolink WiFi Cameras a lot, but I have had a few phone calls about Starlink and Reolink WiFi Cameras having a few issues for external cameras.

            • mirovich on 10/06/2025 - 11:14
              +1

              @geekcohen: Yea it’s pretty bad. The camera is only 2-3m LoS (no obstructions) and Signal strength is -61db and SNR 34. The other camera is about 20m away and SNR 7 with -67db. And this is with the secondary full router as a mesh node. I think Reolink wifi module used is just terrible.

    • geekcohen on 10/06/2025 - 06:14

      Its been released over the weekend @eug

      • eug on 10/06/2025 - 14:03
        +1

        Yup I've ordered one! Thanks!

  • Fat Horny Ghost on 22/05/2025 - 15:50
    +1

    Whats the best starlink setup to smuggle onto cruise ships

    • geekcohen on 22/05/2025 - 15:59
      +1

      Starlink Mini. But good luck trying to get away with it. Its on the ban list for some cruise liners.

      • Irishness on 23/05/2025 - 08:11
        +1

        that's a classic, the rort cruise ships have going for paid internet access onboard, then claim they are banning people bringing their own starlink as it might interfere with the cruise ships systems when these systems are installed on so many boats, yachts ships without issue

        • geekcohen on 23/05/2025 - 08:17

          More and more cruise ships are getting Starlink and offering that. Allbeit at an inflated cost.

          Even taking Starlink on a Cruise Ship yourself would be a huge cost because you would need Global/Marine Roaming which has a pretty big cost. Even a PAYG arrangement is like $3.20 a GB.

          • Irishness on 23/05/2025 - 08:20

            @geekcohen: not practical for the average joe sure, still cheaper than old school alternative of regular sat phone

            • geekcohen on 23/05/2025 - 09:04
              +1

              @Irishness: Oh, 100%. If you are using it on a Boat and travelling, sure. I've helped customers get set up on their boats, and they have cancelled their Sat phones. A guy rang me in the middle of Bass Strait and it sounded like he was in his lounge room! He was loving it!

              But my above comment was more referring to people considering it for an internet source on a cruise, which can be costly for those 1 or 2 trips you might do a year.

  • coxymla on 22/05/2025 - 17:09

    Can you use these as a WAP over ethernet?
    They are well priced for a 4×4 WiFi device.

    • geekcohen on 22/05/2025 - 18:38

      As long as it’s a Starlink network, yes. You can use Ethernet as its link rather than wireless. I’m doing it for a customer in 2 weeks.

      But you can’t configure it as your own WAP into a non-Starlink network. The routers don’t have a control panel that you can log into via an IP.

      • coxymla on 22/05/2025 - 20:51
        +1

        Too bad, thanks.

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