Config Guide
This is the list of all ISPs in Australia along with their provided routers. The table will include:
- Router Model
- Key Features
- Official Support & Configuration Guide Links
- Third-Party Alternative Support Links
- Emulator Availability (Yes/No) with links if available
This will cover both major and regional ISPs, including NBN providers, and will include both current and past router models where applicable.
Telstra
| Router Model | Key Features | Official Support / Guide | Third-Party Support | Emulator | ISP Firmware Lock/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telstra T-Gateway (Technicolor TG797n v3) | ADSL2+/VDSL2 modem router; 802.11n Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz); 4× Ethernet LAN; 1× USB; VoIP port (Netphone)help.iinet.net.au. | [Setup Guide – NBN FTTP][40] (iiNet TG-1/TG-789 similar setup) | – | No | Early Telstra ADSL/NBN gateway (no 4G). Custom Telstra firmware, but generally usable with other ISPs after manual config. |
| Telstra Gateway Max (Netgear C6300BD) | DOCSIS 3.0 cable gateway + WAN router; Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi (AC1900: 600+1300 Mbps)netgear.com with Beamforming+; 4× Gb LAN; 2× USB 2.0netgear.comnetgear.com. | Telstra Cable Modem User Guide (in-package) | Netgear C6300BD manualnetgear.com | No | Provided for Telstra Cable (HFC) – effectively locked to Telstra’s cable network. Usable as a router on NBN FTTP/HFC with manual configforums.whirlpool.net.au. Telstra firmware auto-updated. |
| Telstra Gateway Max 2 (Technicolor TG800vac) | VDSL2/ADSL2+ modem router; Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi (4×4 MU-MIMO)techau.com.au; 1× WAN + 4× Gb LAN; 2× USB 3.0. | Telstra Gateway Max 2 Quick Start (included with device) | Technicolor TG800vac specs (Whirlpool)forums.whirlpool.net.au | No | Provided in early NBN era. Custom Telstra firmware (no user-accessible DNS settings, remote updates)techpowerup.com. Generally usable with other ISPs after factory reset & reconfig. |
| Telstra Frontier Gateway (Technicolor DJN2130) | VDSL2/ADSL2+ modem router with 4G backup (LTE Cat4); Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi; 4× Gb LAN; 1× USB; VoIP + DECT for cordless phones. | [Telstra Frontier Gateway Support][19] (Telstra)telstra.com.au | Unlocking guide (Technicolor)techpowerup.com | No | First Telstra model with 4G failover. Telstra firmware locked (4G only works with Telstra SIM). Limited advanced settings without unofficial firmware modstechpowerup.com. |
| Telstra Smart Modem Gen 1 (Technicolor DJA0230 / Arcadyan LH1000) | VDSL2/ADSL2+ gateway with 4G backup; Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi (3×3 @2.4 GHz + 4×4 @5 GHz)telstra.com.au; 4× Gb LAN + 1× WAN; 1× USB; VoIP + DECT support. | [Telstra Smart Modem Support][19] (models 1.1 listed)telstra.com.au | Config for other ISP (Mate)letsbemates.com.au; Unlocking modstechpowerup.com | No | Telstra firmware (auto-configured, auto-updates). 4G backup locked to Telstra network. Some settings (e.g. DNS) hidden without moddingtechpowerup.com. |
| Telstra Smart Modem Gen 2 (Technicolor DJA0231 / Arcadyan LH1000) | Similar to Gen 1 – 4G backup; Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi (3×3 + 4×4)telstra.com.au; Gigabit WAN/LAN; USB; VoIP + DECT. | [Telstra Smart Modem Gen 2 Support][19] (Telstra)telstra.com.au | Arcadyan vs Technicolor infoletsbemates.com.au; Third-party guides (Whirlpool) | No | Telstra firmware (both Arcadyan & Technicolor variants). Locked 4G SIM. Advanced features limited – however, can be unlocked via custom firmware scriptstechpowerup.com. |
| Telstra Smart Modem Gen 3 (Technicolor Cobra) | VDSL2/ADSL2+ gateway with 4G backup; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax 4×4 dual-band)telstra.com.au; 4× Gb LAN + 1× WAN; 1× USB; VoIP + DECT. | [Telstra Smart Modem Gen 3 Info][19] (Telstra)telstra.com.au | – | No | Latest model (Wi-Fi 6). Telstra firmware with remote management. 4G backup locked to Telstra. Some UI features more restricted than Gen 2 (e.g. no manual DNS)reddit.com. |
Optus
| Router Model | Key Features | Official Support / Guide | Third-Party Support | Emulator | ISP Firmware Lock/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optus Sagemcom F@ST 3864 (V2 / V3 AC) | VDSL2/ADSL2+ modem router; Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi (AC1300); 4× Ethernet LAN; 1× USB; VoIP port for phone. | [Optus Device Guide – Sagemcom 3864][13] | GitHub – unlock DNS settingsgithub.com; Whirlpool discussion on firmware | No | Customized Optus firmware (some settings like DNS locked in UI). Not network-locked – can be used with other ISPs after configforums.whirlpool.net.au. |
| Optus “Ultra WiFi Modem” (Sagemcom F@ST 5366 LTE) | VDSL2/ADSL2+ modem router with 4G LTE backup; Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi (2×2); 4× Gb LAN; 1× USB; CAT6 LTE modem integrated for failover. | [Optus Sagemcom 5366 Setup][13] (Optus interactive guide) | Whirlpool user tipsforums.whirlpool.net.au; Reddit – user experiences | No | 4G backup feature locked to Optus SIM. Otherwise not hard-locked – can work with other providers (supports standard PPPoE/DHCP config). Some UI features remain limited. |
| Optus 5G Home Gateway (Nokia FastMile etc.) | 5G NR modem + Wi-Fi router; Wi-Fi 6 support on some models; integrated 4G/5G for broadband; Ethernet LAN ports. | Optus 5G Internet Support | – | No | Provided for Optus 5G Home Broadband. Locked to Optus 4G/5G network (will not work with other SIMs). Ethernet and Wi-Fi usable only as per Optus firmware. |
| Optus Cable Modems (Netgear CG3000v2, Cisco DPQ3925) | DOCSIS 3.0 cable gateways (Optus HFC legacy); Single-band 802.11n Wi-Fi; 4× LAN; VoIP ports (for Optus phone). | Optus Cable Modem User Guide (in-box) | Whirlpool forums (Optus cable modem settings) | No | Locked to Optus HFC network (cable modem MAC tied to Optus). Minimal user-configurable options (admin UI available for Wi-Fi, etc., but firmware controlled by Optus). |
TPG Group (TPG, iiNet, Internode, etc.)
TPG Telecom’s brands often share hardware. Below are models provided across TPG, iiNet, Internode (some models were brand-specific as noted).
| Router Model | Key Features | Official Support / Guide | Third-Party Support | Emulator | ISP Firmware Lock/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huawei HG658 (Home Gateway) | VDSL2/ADSL2+ modem router; Dual-band 802.11n/ac (AC1200) Wi-Fi; 4× LAN; 2× USB; VoIP ports. | [TPG Setup – Huawei HG658][33]reviews.orgreviews.org | iiNet/Internode support noteshelp.iinet.net.au | No | Supplied by iiNet/Internode in early NBN era. Custom firmware with pre-configured VoIP. Generally usable on other ISPs (not SIM-locked, standard web UI). |
| Huawei HG659 | VDSL2/ADSL2+ modem router; Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi (AC1600); 4× Gb LAN; 2× Phone (VoIP); USB port. | [TPG Setup – Huawei HG659][33] (same steps as HG658)reviews.orgreviews.org | Dodo/iPrimus guidesdodo.com (Dodo also supplied HG659) | No | Very common NBN ISP router (TPG, iiNet, Dodo, iPrimus). Firmware often locked for ISP VoIP (SIP settings hidden) but not network-locked – can be reconfigured freelyreddit.com. |
| TP-Link Archer VR1600v (TPG / iiNet) | VDSL2/ADSL2+ modem router; Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi (AC1600); 4× Gb LAN + 1× WAN; 2× VoIP ports; 1× USB. | [TPG VR1600v Guide (PDF)][33]reviews.orgreviews.org | TPG forum – admin password issues; Hacker News (TPG firmware mods)news.ycombinator.com | No | Supplied 2017–2021. TPG firmware auto-configures via TR-069, and some features (e.g. VPN, SIP login) are locked or remotely disablednews.ycombinator.com. Usable on other ISPs after factory reset and manual setup. |
| TP-Link VX420-G2H (“Smart Home Gateway”, Wi-Fi 6) | VDSL2/ADSL2+ modem router with 4G backup; Dual-band 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 (AX5400); 4× Gb LAN + 1× WAN; 1× VoIP; LTE CAT6 modem onboard for backup. | [TPG VX420-G2H Setup][34] (TPG Community) | OzBargain – removing TPG configozbargain.com.au | No | New TPG/iiNet modem (2022–) with Wi-Fi 6. Firmware pre-loaded with TPG settings (including locked 4G SIM for backup). Not ISP-locked – can be repurposed with other providers after clearing TPG configozbargain.com.au. |
| TP-Link VX220/420-G2V (iiNet) | VDSL2/ADSL2+ modem router; Dual-band 802.11ac/ax Wi-Fi; 4× Gb LAN + 1× WAN; 2× VoIP. | [iiNet VX420-G2V Guide][38] (iiNet iiHelp) | Reddit – unlocking VX220reddit.com | No | Supplied by iiNet (post-2021). Custom firmware (for iiNet VoIP autoconfig). Not locked to network – can be used with other RSPs; may need manual admin/password reset (iiNet uses default “admin” credentials). |
| Technicolor TG-789 (iiNet & Internode) | VDSL2/ADSL2+ modem router; Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi (AC1600 3×3)forums.whirlpool.net.auforums.whirlpool.net.au; 4× Gb LAN + 1× WAN; 2× VoIP; 2× USB. | [iiNet TG-789 User Manual][37]help.iinet.net.au | Internode guide (NodePhone VoIP)internode.on.net | No | Supplied mid-2010s (NBN FTTN/B). Firmware branded (iiNet/Internode) with pre-set SIP. Advanced settings somewhat limited, but device can be reused on other ISPs after factory reset. |
| “BoB” / BoB Lite / Budii (iiNet Branded) | ADSL2+ (and early NBN) modem routers by Belkin for iiNet; Single-band or dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11n); 4× LAN; Integrated DECT base for iiNet VOIP; USB ports. | – (Legacy hardware; support via archived iiNet FAQs) | Whirlpool discussions; Belkin manuals | No | iiNet’s older custom routers (circa 2010–2013). Firmware was ISP-specific (auto-config for iiNet). No hard lock – could configure for other ISPs, but some features (VOIP) tied to iiNet services. |
| AVM FRITZ!Box 7490 / 7590 (Internode optional) | VDSL2/ADSL2+ high-end router; Dual-band 802.11ac (and ax in 7590) Wi-Fi; 4× Gb LAN; 1× WAN; 2× USB; DECT base + 2× FXS for VoIP. | [Internode FRITZ!Box Guide][37] (NodePhone setup) | AVM official wiki; Whirlpool feedback | Yes (Demo) [^1] | Often sold by Internode. Unlocked device (uses stock AVM firmware). No ISP lock – fully user configurable. Internode provided pre-config files for convenience, but device works with any ISP. |
[^1]: AVM provides an online FRITZ!Box Demo interface for some models (access via AVM’s website; not specific to Internode).
Aussie Broadband
| Router Model | Key Features | Official Support / Guide | Third-Party Support | Emulator | ISP Firmware Lock/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netcomm NF18ACV (Aussie Broadband) | VDSL2/ADSL2+ modem router; Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi (AC1600); 4× Gb LAN; 1× WAN; 2× VoIP; 1× USB. | [Aussie Broadband NF18ACV Guide][36]aussiebroadband.com.au | – | No | Provided by Aussie BB (2018–2020). Aussie firmware (supports TR-069 but not locked – admin access available). Fully usable with other ISPs; Aussie publishes firmware for user upgradesaussiebroadband.com.au. |
| Netcomm NF18MESH / NF20MESH | VDSL2/ADSL2+ modem routers; Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi (mesh-capable); 4× LAN; 1× WAN; VoIP ports (2); USB. | [NF18MESH Setup Guide – Aussie][36]aussiebroadband.com.au | Whirlpool (experiences)forums.whirlpool.net.au | No | Current standard router (from ~2020). Comes pre-configured for Aussie, but not locked – uses open firmware (Aussie provides firmware downloads). Mesh feature works only with compatible satellites. |
| Linksys/Cisco ATA (Voice only) | Analog Telephone Adapters like Linksys SPA112 – used for Aussie VOIP service (no routing features aside from 2× FXS ports for phone). | Aussie VOIP setup instructions | – | N/A | (Not a router) Provided if customer only needs a phone adapter. No lock – standard device, user can reconfigure for any SIP provider. |
| Third-Party Routers (BYO from Aussie) | Aussie Broadband also sells third-party routers (e.g. Google Nest WiFi, Ubiquiti AmpliFi) – these are retail devices with full features (Wi-Fi 5/6 mesh systems, etc.). | [Aussie Hardware Store][36] | – | N/A | Retail hardware – not locked in any way. (Aussie provides support but firmware is stock). |
Other ISPs (Belong, Dodo, iPrimus, Exetel, Vodafone, MyRepublic, etc.)
| Router Model | Key Features | Official Support / Guide | Third-Party Support | Emulator | ISP Firmware Lock/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belong 4353 / 4315 Modem (Sagemcom variants) | VDSL2/ADSL2+ modem router; Dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11ac); 4× LAN; 1× VoIP. These models were provided by Belong (Telstra’s budget ISP). | [Belong Modem Guide][48]belong.com.au | Whirlpool threads (Belong modem settings) | No | Custom firmware (auto-config via DHCP). Not locked to network – uses IPoE. Some advanced settings are limited. Admin login default user/pass is “admin/Belong”belong.com.au. |
| Belong DWA0122 (Arcadyan) | Newer Belong modem with 4G backup; Dual-band Wi-Fi 5; similar specs to Telstra Smart Modem Gen 2. | Belong HFC Self-install videoyoutube.com | – | No | 4G backup (Telstra SIM locked). Otherwise open for use on other ISPs (after manual config). Firmware updates managed by Belong (Telstra). |
| Dodo/iPrimus “NBN Wi-Fi Modem” (Huawei HG659) | VDSL2/ADSL2+ modem router; Dual-band AC1600 Wi-Fi; 4× LAN; 2× VoIP; USB. | [Dodo HG659 Setup][51] (Dodo Support)dodo.com | Whirlpool – using Dodo HG659 on other ISPreddit.com | No | Provided with Dodo & iPrimus NBN plans. Pre-configured with ISP settings, but not locked – can be factory reset and used elsewhere. VoIP credentials for ISP phone are usually not disclosed to user. |
| Exetel ZTE H268A (and ZTE H1600) | VDSL2/ADSL2+ modem routers; Dual-band Wi-Fi (H268A: 802.11ac AC1600; H1600: Wi-Fi 6 AX1800 with mesh supportforums.whirlpool.net.au); 4× LAN; VoIP; USB. | [Exetel H268A Manual][49] (PDF)files.exetel.com.au | Reddit – Exetel H268A not lockedreddit.com | No | Exetel supplies ZTE devices pre-configured (including VoIP). Not locked to network (can reuse with other ISPs)reddit.com. Newer ZTE H1600 supports mesh (with proprietary extenders)forums.whirlpool.net.au. |
| Vodafone Wi-Fi Hub (Huawei HHG2500) | VDSL2/ADSL2+ modem router; Dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11ac); 4× LAN; 2× VoIP. (Original Vodafone NBN Wi-Fi Hub, ~2018.) | [Vodafone Wi-Fi Hub Guide][4] (general Vodafone modem support) | – | No | Branded Huawei router. Not speed-capable beyond 100 Mbps (FE WAN)vodafone.com.au. Not SIM-locked (no 4G in this model). Basic firmware with some Vodafone branding – usable with other ISPs after reset. |
| Vodafone Wi-Fi Hub 2.0 (Huawei/TP-Link) | VDSL2/ADSL2+ modem with 4G backup (Cat6); Dual-band AC Wi-Fi; 4× LAN; 1× WAN; VoIP. Came with Vodafone NBN + 4G Backup plans (~2020). | [Vodafone Wi-Fi Hub 2.0 Quick Start][24]reddit.com | Reddit – user feedbackreddit.com | No | Features 4G backup (Vodafone SIM locked to device). Less locked-down UI (could change DNS, etc.). Generally usable on other ISPs (after config), minus the 4G function. |
| Vodafone Wi-Fi Hub 3.0 (NetComm NL1901) | VDSL2/ADSL2+ modem with 4G backup (Cat6 LTE); Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax 2×2 + 3×3)reddit.com; 4× Gb LAN + 1× WAN; 1× USB; VoIP. (Current Vodafone modem). | [Vodafone Wi-Fi Hub™ 3.0 Specs][24]reddit.com | Vodafone support community – firmware updates | No | Firmware heavily locked-down (many advanced settings disabled)reddit.com. 4G backup locked to Vodafone. Some users reported instability on launch firmwarereddit.com. Usable on other ISPs only as standard router (no 4G). |
| MyRepublic Wi-Fi Hub+ (Technicolor TG789vac v2) | VDSL2/ADSL2+ modem router; Dual-band 802.11ac (AC1600); 4× LAN; 2× VoIP; USB. Supplied by MyRepublic (2017–2019). | [MyRepublic Wi-Fi Hub Manual][50]myrepublic.net | Whirlpool – using MyRepublic TG789 on ABBforums.whirlpool.net.au | No | Custom Technicolor firmware (auto-config via TR-069). Not locked to MyRepublic – can be factory reset and used with other ISPs. Some advanced menus hidden by default, similar to iiNet’s TG-789. |
| MyRepublic Halo (AC2200 Smart Wi-Fi) | Dual-band AC2200 router (no modem) – offered to MyRepublic “Gamer” plan customers (e.g. D-Link DIR-882 or similar hardware); 4× LAN. | MyRepublic setup guides (via support site) | – | No | Standard retail router provided as an option – runs stock firmware (no lock). |