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 modem, you will need to use your own compatible modem or router.
For the best performance, ensure your device supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or later. Older Wi-Fi standards like Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) or earlier may significantly limit your internet speed, especially on high-speed plans.
Devices that don’t support Wi-Fi 6 may not be able to achieve the speeds available on our high-speed nbn® plans with maximum speeds higher than 100Mbps. This includes mobile customers who’ve received a Speed Upgrade from nbn® Essential+ at FTTP/HFC addresses.
Check with your device manufacturer or the device specifications, especially its speed capabilities and limitations. You can do this by reviewing the manufacturer’s details or checking the specs of your Approved Device or Compatible Modem. This applies to any device you use to connect to the nbn® network, including mobile phones, laptops, and routers.
Here’s what you’ll need to know to use your own compatible modem with Vodafone nbn®
Username | Your contact email address |
Password | Choose your own password |
Connection Type/Encapsulation | PPPoE |
There are a variety of Compatible Modems for use with our nbn® plans, including the modems listed in the tables below. If your modem isn’t listed, it may still work —provided it meets the correct specifications for your connection type..
Here’s what you’ll need to use your own compatible modem with Vodafone nbn® on FTTP, FTTC or HFC.
Your modem must support
Note: If your modem’s LAN ports only support Fast Ethernet (100Mbps), and your internet plan is faster than 100Mbps, your wired devices won’t reach the full speed you're paying for.
Here’s what you’ll need to use your own compatible modem with Vodafone nbn® on FTTN or FTTB
Minimum Requirements
These features help support a reliable connection and ensure your modem works effectively with nbn® infrastructure.
Why These Features Matter
Your existing modem may be set up for use with your original nbn® provider. However, in most cases, it can be reconfigured to work with our current plans. You may need to perform a factory reset to clear any earlier settings.
nbn® provider | Compatible with Vodafone nbn®? |
Telstra | ✔ |
Optus | ✖ |
Dodo | ✔ |
Belong | ✔ |
Aussie Broadband | ✔ |
Buddy Telco | ✔ |
Superloop | ✔ |
Tangerine | ✔ |
To ensure best performance on high-speed nbn® plans, your modem should support the following features:
Essential Features
Other Recommendations
These modems are compatible with our Home Fast+, Superfast and Ultrafast plans offered on nbn® Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) and nbn® Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC). This includes mobile customers who’ve received a Speed Upgrade from Essential+ on FTTP/HFC. Mobile customers should refer to the column below corresponding to their Speed Upgrade speed.
Note: Anything marked ‼is ethernet only.
Modem | Home Fast+ | Superfast | Ultrafast |
Amazon Eero 6* | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Amazon Eero 6+* | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Amazon Eero Pro 6* | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Amazon Eero Pro 6E* | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Amazon Eero 7* | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Amazon Eero Pro 7* | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Amazon Eero Max 7* | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Asus RT-AX86U (AX5700) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Asus RT-AX88U (AX5400) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
D-Link AX1800 (DSL - X1852E) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
D-Link AX3000 (DSL - X3052E) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
D-Link VIPER 2600 (DSL - 3900) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
D-Link EXO AX AX5400 (DIR -X5460) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Fritz!Box 7490 | ‼ | ‼ | ‼ |
Fritz!Box 7530 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Fritz!Box 7590 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
iiNet Wi -Fi Max | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
NetComm NF20MESH | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Netcomm NL1902 (Vodafone WiFi Hub 2.0) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Netcomm NL20 (Vodafone WiFi Hub 3.0) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Netgear Nighthawk RAX120 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Netgear Nighthawk RAX50 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Netgear Nighthawk RS700S | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Technicolor TG-789 Broadband Gateway | ‼ | ‼ | ‼ |
Telstra Smart Modem 3 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
TP-Link Archer AX20 (AX1800) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
TP-Link Archer AX73 (AX5400) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
TP-Link Archer BE800 (BE19000) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
TP-Link Archer VR1600v | ‼ | ‼ | ‼ |
TP-Link Archer VR2100v | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
TP-Link Deco M9 | ✔ | ✔ | ‼ |
TP-Link Deco X60 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
TP-Link VX220 -G2V | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
TP-Link VX230v | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
TTP-Link VX420-G2H | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
TP-Link VX420-G2V | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Vodafone Super Wi-Fi Modem | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
These modems that are compatible with our Basic, Essential, Essential+ and Home Fast plans across all nbn® technologies (FTTP, HFC, FTTN, FTTB and FTTC). This does not include mobile customers with a Speed Upgrade from Essential+ on FTTP/HFC (refer to the table above).
Modem | nbn FTTB/FTTN | nbn FTTP/FTTC/HFC |
ASUS AC1200 | ✖ | ✔ |
ASUS AC1500 | ✖ | ✔ |
AVM Fritz!Box 7390 | ✔ | ✔ |
AVM Fritz!Box 7490 | ✔ | ✔ |
AVM Fritz!Box 7590 | ✔ | ✔ |
AVM Fritz!Box 7530 | ✔ | ✔ |
D-Link AX1800 (DSL-X1852E) | ✔ | ✔ |
D-Link AX3000 (DSL-X3052E) | ✔ | ✔ |
D-Link COVR-1102 | ✖ | ✔ |
D-Link DIR-879 (Exo AC1900) | ✖ | ✔ |
D-Link DIR-1750 (AC1750) | ✖ | ✔ |
D-Link DSL-4320L | ✔ | ✔ |
D-Link DSL-G225 | ✔ | ✔ |
D-Link VIPER 2600 (DSL-3900) | ✔ | ✔ |
Huawei HG659 | ✔ | ✔ |
iiNet Wi-Fi Max | ✔ | ✔ |
NetComm NB16WV-02 | ✖ | ✔ |
NetComm NF20MESH | ✔ | ✔ |
Netcomm NL1902 (Vodafone WiFi Hub 2.0) | ✔ | ✔ |
Netcomm NL20 (Vodafone WiFi Hub 3.0) | ✔ | ✔ |
Netgear D6400 | ✖ | ✔ |
Netgear D7000 | ✔ | ✔ |
Netgear D7800 | ✔ | ✔ |
Netgear Orbi RBK50 | ✖ | ✔ |
Netgear RAX80 | ✖ | ✔ |
Netgear RAX120 | ✖ | ✔ |
Netgear R6020 | ✖ | ✔ |
Netgear R6120 | ✖ | ✔ |
Technicolor TG-1 Broadband Gateway | ✖ | ✔ |
Technicolor TG-789 Broadband Gateway | ✖ | ✔ |
Telstra Smart Modem 3 | ✔ | ✔ |
TP-Link Archer AX10 | ✖ | ✔ |
TP-Link Archer AX6000 | ✖ | ✔ |
TP-Link VR1600v | ✔ | ✔ |
TP-Link Archer VR2100v | ✔ | ✔ |
TP-Link VX220-G2V | ✔ | ✔ |
TP-Link VX230v | ✔ | ✔ |
TP-Link VX420-G2H | ✔ | ✔ |
TP-Link VX420-G2V | ✔ | ✔ |
Vodafone Super Wi-Fi Modem | ✔ | ✔ |
The following modems are not compatible for use with our nbn® BYO Plans:
ASUS AX5400 | Motorola SB5100 | Nokia FastMile 5G Gateway |
Cisco DPQ3212 | Motorola SB5101 | Nokia FastMile 5G Gateway 3 |
Cisco DPQ3925 | Netgear AC800S | Nokia FastMile 3.2 5G |
Cisco EMTA2203 | Netgear CG3000 | Optus Ultra WiFi Modem |
D-Link DSL-302G | Netgear CG3000 V2 | Optus Ultra WiFi Booster |
Huawei B315s | Netgear CG814WG | Sagemcom F@st 1201 V2 |
Huawei B525 | Netgear CM500V | Sagemcom F@st 3864 |
Huawei B818 | Netgear CVG824G | Sagemcom F@st 3864V3 AC |
Huawei E5186 | Netgear DGN2200 | Sagemcom F@st 3864V3 OP |
Huawei HG659 | Netgear DG834GSP | Sagemcom F@st 5366 TN |
Motorola SB4100 | Netgear DG834Guv5 | Sagemcom F@st 5866T 5G |
Motorola SB4101 | Netgear EVG2000 | Siemens SpeedStream 4200 |
Motorola SB4200 | Netgear MR1100 | Siemens SpeedStream 4201 |
ZTE MF289D |
Here’s what you’ll need to use your own Compatible Modem with Vodafone nbn® and FTTP, FTTC or HFC technology.
Devices manufactured before 2013 may struggle to achieve the speeds available on the nbn® Superfast, nbn® Ultrafast, nbn® Superfast BYO, nbn® Ultrafast BYO plans and existing mobile customers with a Speed Upgrade from nbn® Home Fast. You should check with your device manufacturer or check the device specifications on your Approved Device or Compatible Modem (as applicable) to identify the speed capabilities and limitations of the device, including any device you use when connecting to the NBN Service.
Here’s what you’ll need to use your own Compatible Modem with Vodafone nbn® and FTTN or FTTB technology.