Before You Start
Make sure you are connected to your Starlink network. Nexus communicates with your Starlink terminal over the local network; it cannot work without a network connection to the terminal.
Launch Nexus
Open Nexus from your Applications folder (macOS), Start menu (Windows), or application launcher (Linux). The app will automatically attempt to connect to your Starlink terminal at 192.168.100.1.
First Connection
When Nexus successfully connects to your terminal, you will see the live telemetry dashboard showing:
- Download/Upload Speed: Current throughput in Mbps
- Latency: Round-trip time in milliseconds
- Signal Quality: Current signal strength and obstruction status
- Connection Status: Online, offline, or searching
If the connection fails, check the troubleshooting guide.
Startup Screen
When Nexus launches, a startup screen shows the connection progress:
- Connecting to Terminal at 192.168.100.1:9200
- gRPC stream active
- Router at 192.168.1.1:9000
- Telemetry polling started
- Connected, streaming live telemetry
Once connected, the startup screen shows key metrics (satellites, latency, obstruction, power) and an Enter Dashboard button.
Router Not Found
If Nexus finds the dish but cannot reach the Starlink router, you will see an “Almost there” screen. This is completely normal if you are using a third-party router.
You can either Try Again or Continue Without Router. When continuing without the router, all dish telemetry, charts, satellite tracking, and monitoring work normally. Router-specific features (speed tests, device list, latency chain, DHCP leases) will not be available.
Free Trial
Nexus starts in trial mode automatically:
- Home Edition: 3-day free trial with full access to all Home features
- Pro Edition: 3-day free trial with full access to all Pro features
No credit card is required to start a trial. When the trial ends, you can purchase a licence to continue using Nexus. See Licensing for details.
Third-Party Routers
If you use a third-party router instead of the Starlink router, Nexus should still work as long as your router has a route to 192.168.100.1. Most setups work out of the box.
If you are running Starlink in bypass mode, you may need to configure a static route. See Connection Issues for instructions.