High Speed NBN^® Modem Requirements

Most Wi-Fi 6 modems can support Wi-Fi speeds of up to 1000Mbps (1Gbps), and at least that speed via Ethernet. Some modems even offer Ethernet ports capable of 2.5Gbps or higher. However, your actual speeds can vary depending on several factors, including your internet plan, your modem's capability, and overall internet traffic. Your internet plan’s Typical Evening Speed will give you a realistic estimate of the speeds you'll experience.

Your choice of modem and how you set it up in your home could stop you from getting the maximum speed of your internet plan. If you choose to bring your own (BYO) modem instead of using an Internode supplied modem, it must meet certain technical requirements for optimal performance on our NBN500, nbn Superfast & nbn Ultrafast plans.

Your modem must support or feature:

• PPPoE connection types
• Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) or later

We also recommend:

• Using 5GHz Wi-Fi for faster wireless speeds and reduced interference, especially in crowded areas.
  Note: If your modem has a Band Steering feature, it will automatically switch between 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi for the best performance and connection stability
• Connecting your devices via Ethernet Cable (CAT5e or higher) instead of Wi-Fi
• Getting a Mesh network for better Wi-Fi signal in a large property

Important: If you choose to use an older modem that doesn't have Gigabit Ethernet ports or Wi-Fi 6, your connection may be slower. We recommend using connecting devices by Ethernet cable instead of Wi-Fi to get the best possible experience.

Note:nbn® plans activated before 1 March 2023 require a modem that supports VLAN tagging.

Compatible modems

All modems listed here can achieve the maximum speed of our NBN500, nbn Superfast and nbn Ultrafast plans, which are delivered over nbn FTTP and nbn HFC.

Key/Legend

Symbol	Definition
	Maximum speeds are supported via Ethernet & WiFi.
	Maximum speeds are supported via Ethernet. Maximum speeds are not supported via WiFi.

Modem/Router	NBN500	NBN Superfast	NBN Ultrafast^
*Amazon eero Pro 6 and eero 6 devices running eeroOS 6.6.1+ and mobile app versions 6.13.0+.
TG-789 Broadband Gateway	Ethernet only	Ethernet only	Ethernet only
TP-Link VR1600v	Ethernet only	Ethernet only	Ethernet only
Fritz!Box 7490	Ethernet only	Ethernet only	Ethernet only
Smart Modem Gateway (TP-Link VX420-G2H)	Supported	Supported	Supported
TP-Link VX220-G2V Modem	Supported	Supported	Supported
TP-Link VX420-G2V Modem	Supported	Supported	Supported
Wi-Fi Max	Supported	Supported	Supported
NetComm NF20MESH	Supported	Supported	Supported
Vodafone WiFi Hub 2.0	Supported	Supported	Supported
Vodafone WiFi Hub 3.0	Supported	Supported	Supported
Vofafone Super Wi-Fi	Supported	Supported	Supported
D-Link AX1800 (DSL-X1852E)	Supported	Supported	Ethernet only
D-Link AX3000 (DSL-X3052E)	Supported	Supported	Supported
D-Link VIPER 2600 (DSL-3900)	Supported	Supported	Ethernet only
D-Link EXO AX AX5400 (DIR-X1560)	Supported	Supported	Supported
TP-Link Archer AX20 (AX1800)	Supported	Supported	Supported
TP-Link Archer AX73 (AX5400)	Supported	Supported	Supported
TP-Link Archer AX73 (AX5400)	Supported	Supported	Supported
TP-Link Archer VR2100v	Ethernet only	Ethernet only	Ethernet only
TP-Link Deco M9	Supported	Supported	Ethernet only
TP-Link VX230v	Supported	Supported	Supported
TP-Link Deco X60	Supported	Supported	Supported
Amazon eero 6*	Supported	Supported	Supported
Amazon Eero 6+*	Supported	Supported	Supported
Amazon Eero Pro 6*	Supported	Supported	Supported
Amazon Eero Pro 6E*	Supported	Supported	Supported
Amazon Eero 7*	Supported	Supported	Supported
Amazon Eero Pro 7*	Supported	Supported	Supported
Amazon Eero Max 7*	Supported	Supported	Supported
Asus RT-AX86U (AX5700)	Supported	Supported	Supported
Asus RT-AX88U (AX5400)	Supported	Supported	Supported
Fritz!Box 7530	Supported	Supported	Supported
Fritz!Box 7590	Supported	Supported	Supported
Netgear Nighthawk RAX120	Supported	Supported	Supported
Netgear Nighthawk RAX50	Supported	Supported	Supported
Netgear Nighthawk RS700S	Supported	Supported	Supported
Telstra Smart Modem 3	Supported	Supported	Supported