Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router (RAX29) with Starlink Standard Actuated

[kboasso]

Using Netgear Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router (RAX29) for home; all is good.  Moved to a location where Starlink is the best-available internet service; purchased a Standard Actuated Kit (which includes a rectangular dish & a router) and an ethernet adapter for the extra port.  I want a single local wifi network that leverages both routers (for extended coverage but with a single presence & connection/log-in protocol).

Can this be done without buying additional equipment?  If so, how?  Connections, configurations & complications will be greatly appreciated.  Thanks!

[michaelkenward]

I can't find anything official from Netgear. If Starlink can't help you to use third party devices on its network, there's quite a lot of stuff around here.

Search - NETGEAR Communities – starlink

Sniff around and you should find something helpful.

[FURRYe38]

If your ISP Modem already has a built in router and wifi. This would be a double NAT (two router) condition which isn't recommended. This would be a double NAT condition which isn't recommended. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
https://kb.netgear.com/30187/How-to-fix-issues-with-Double-NAT
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge or modem only mode. Then use the NG router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ/ExposedHost or IP Pass-Through for the IP address the NG router gets from the modem. https://kb.netgear.com/25891/DMZ-on-NETGEAR-routers
https://kb.netgear.com/24086/How-do-I-set-up-a-default-DMZ-server-on-my-Nighthawk-router
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the NG router to the modem, LAN to LAN configure AP mode on the NG router.
https://kb.netgear.com/20927/How-do-I-change-my-NETGEAR-router-to-AP-mode
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-WIFI-6-AX-AND-Wi-Fi-6E-AXE/Procedure-for-Factory-reset-of-RBS8...
Try option #2 first...
https://kb.netgear.com/000061927/What-is-the-difference-between-router-mode-and-AP-mode
https://kb.netgear.com/26765/Disabled-Features-on-the-Router-when-set-to-AP-Mode

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@kboasso wrote:

Using Netgear Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router (RAX29) for home; all is good.  Moved to a location where Starlink is the best-available internet service; purchased a Standard Actuated Kit (which includes a rectangular dish & a router) and an ethernet adapter for the extra port.  I want a single local wifi network that leverages both routers (for extended coverage but with a single presence & connection/log-in protocol).

Can this be done without buying additional equipment?  If so, how?  Connections, configurations & complications will be greatly appreciated.  Thanks!

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[plemans]

Neither the RAX29 or the starlink router are mesh routers that you can just "add" a satellite to. 

You can always name them the same but device will be sticky and not roam as efficiently as a mesh system. 

Some of the starlink routers are pretty solid thought so you might check which one has better performance. 

Follow @FURRYe38 guide for if you want them both running together to avoid the double nat