{"id":10,"date":"2019-05-28T06:35:52","date_gmt":"2019-05-27T20:35:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/?post_type=faq&p=10"},"modified":"2025-11-25T09:20:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T22:20:07","slug":"do-i-need-an-nbn-compatible-modemrouter","status":"publish","type":"faq","link":"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/faq\/do-i-need-an-nbn-compatible-modemrouter\/","title":{"rendered":"What type of modem\/router do I need for nbn?"},"content":{"rendered":"

It depends on your nbn\u00ae connection type. Here’s what to look for:<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfe0 FTTP, HFC, FTTC, Fixed Wireless:<\/h4>\n

You\u2019ll need a router with a dedicated WAN or Internet port<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u2705 View compatible models<\/a>\n

Recommended:<\/strong> The TP-Link HB210 Pro<\/strong> is ideal for these connection types. It\u2019s a high-performance mesh-ready Wi-Fi 7 router that supports multi-gig speeds (up to 2.5Gbps) and over 200 connected devices.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfe2 FTTN or FTTB:<\/h4>\n

You\u2019ll need a modem\/router that supports VDSL2 and has a DSL port<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u2705 View compatible models<\/a>\n

\ud83d\udcac Using a home phone service?<\/strong>
\nYou\u2019ll need a router that supports VoIP<\/strong>. The TP-Link VX230v is your best bet. We don\u2019t provide support for BYO VoIP setups.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udca1 Tip:<\/strong> Not sure what nbn\u00ae technology your home uses? Just email your address to support@letsbemates.com.au<\/a> or call 13 14 13<\/a> and we\u2019ll check for you.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It depends on your nbn\u00ae connection type. Here’s what to look for: \ud83c\udfe0 FTTP, HFC, FTTC, Fixed Wireless: You\u2019ll need a router with a dedicated WAN or Internet port. \u2705 View compatible models Recommended: The TP-Link HB210 Pro is ideal for these connection types. It\u2019s a high-performance mesh-ready Wi-Fi 7 router that supports multi-gig speeds…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","faq_category":[2,47],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhat type of modem or router do I need for my nbn\u00ae connection? | MATE<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Find out which modem\/router suits your nbn\u00ae connection type. 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