Broadband Hardware

We rigorously test routers, modems and Wi-Fi Mesh systems on our network before recommending products to customers. All hardware listed below is compatible with IDNet.

Routers

These devices will only work with FTTP, FTTH, GFast, Leased Lines & EtherWifi connections.

Wan Connectivity Ports WiFi Notes iPerf Test Results Status
ASUS RT-AX53U
PPPoE
 Wan: 1x1Gbps
Lan: 3x1Gbps
USB: 1 USB2.0		 Standard: AX1800 WiFi6
2.4Ghz: 574Mbps
5Ghz: 1201Mbps
Mesh: None		 Firewall, VPN Server, Parental controls. Ethernet: 940Mbps
WiFi5: 250Mbps
WiFi6: 600Mbps
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ASUS RT-AX58U v2
PPPoE
 Wan: 1x1Gbps
Lan: 4x1Gbps
USB: 1x3.2		 Standard: AX3000 WiFi6
2.4Ghz: 574Mbps
5Ghz: 2402Mbps
Mesh: AiMesh		 Firewall, VPN Server, Advanced parental controls. Ethernet: 940Mbps
WiFi5: 450Mbps
WiFi6: 700Mbps
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ASUS RT-AX68U
PPPoE
 Wan: 1x1Gbps
Lan: 4x1Gbps
USB: 1x2.0, 1x3.0		 Standard: AX2700 WiFi6
2.4Ghz: 861Mbps
5Ghz: 1802Mbps
Mesh: AiMesh		 Firewall, VPN Server, Advanced parental controls. Ethernet: 940Mbps
WiFi5: 450Mbps
WiFi6: 750Mbps
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ASUS ROG Strix GS-AX3000
PPPoE
 Wan: 1x1Gbps
Lan: 4x1Gbps
USB: 1x3.2		 Standard: AX3000 WiFi6
2.4Ghz: 574Mbps
5Ghz: 2402Mbps
Mesh: AiMesh		 Firewall, VPN Server, Gaming Featues AURA RGB Advanced parental controls. Ethernet: 940Mbps
WiFi5: 450Mbps
WiFi6: 700Mbps
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ASUS XD4 Single
PPPoE
 Wan: 1x1Gbps
Lan: 1x1Gbps
USB: 		Standard: AX1800 WiFi6
2.4Ghz: 574Mbps
5Ghz: 1201Mbps
Mesh: AiMesh		 Firewall, VPN Server, Advanced parental controls. Ethernet: 940Mbps
WiFi5: 300Mbps
WiFi6: 650Mbps
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ASUS XT8 Single
PPPoE
 Wan: 1x2.5Gbps
Lan: 3x1Gbps
USB: 1x3.1 Gen1x1		 Standard: AX6600 WiFi6
2.4Ghz: 574Mbps
5Ghz: 1x1201Mbps + 1x4804Mbps
Mesh: AiMesh		 Firewall, VPN Server, Advanced parental controls. Ethernet: 950Mbps
WiFi5: 400Mbps
WiFi6: 750Mbps
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Mercku M6a
PPPoE
 Wan: 1x1Gbps
Lan: 2x1Gbps
USB: 		Standard: AX1800 WiFi6
2.4Ghz: 573Mbps
5Ghz: 1201Mbps
Mesh: EasyMesh		 Basic Firewall, Speedtest Ethernet: 940Mbps
WiFi5: 375Mbps
WiFi6: 675Mbps
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Modem/Routers

These devices will work with all of our fixed broadband connections.

Wan Connectivity Ports WiFi Notes iPerf Test Results Status
ASUS DSL-AX82U
VDSL Modem
PPPoE
 Wan: RJ11, 1x1Gbps
Lan: 4x1Gbps
USB: 1x3.2Gen1		 Standard: AX5400 WiFi6
2.4Ghz: 574Mbps
5Ghz: 4808Mbps
Mesh: AiMesh		 Firewall, VPN Server. Advanced parental controls. Game acceleration features. AURA RGB. Ethernet: 950Mbps
WiFi5: 450Mbps
WiFi6: 750Mbps
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TP-Link Archer VR600 v3
VDSL Modem
PPPoE
 Wan: RJ11, 1x1Gbps
Lan: 2x1Gbps
USB: 1x3.0		 Standard: AC2100 WiFi5
2.4Ghz: 300Mbps
5Ghz: 1773Mbps
Mesh: OneMesh		 Firewall, Parental Controls
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Asus DSL-N16
VDSL Modem
 Wan: RJ11
Lan: 4x100Mbps
USB: None		 Standard: N300 WiFi4
2.4Ghz: 300Mbps
5Ghz: n/a
Mesh: None		 Firewall
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Modems

Suitable for FTTC & SoGEA services.
A device (such as wifi access point, router, PC or firewall) capable of handling the PPPoE will also be required.

Wan Connectivity Ports WiFi Notes iPerf Test Results Status
Comtrend 3030 Modem
VDSL Modem
 Wan: RJ11
Lan: 1x100Mbps
USB: None		 Openreach VDSL Specific Firmware
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Mobile Capable Routers

Devices with 4G Connectivity

Wan Connectivity Ports WiFi Notes iPerf Test Results Status
Huawei E5576 4G Mobile Hotspot
Mobile 4G Cat 4
 Wan: 2FF Mini-Sim
Lan: WiFi Only
USB: Micro For Charging		 Standard: N WiFi4
2.4Ghz: 150Mbps
5Ghz: n/a
Mesh: None		 Removable 1500 mAh battery, Portable.
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Huawei E5577 4G Mobile Hotspot
Mobile 4G Cat 4
 Wan: 2FF Mini-Sim
Lan: WiFi Only
USB: Micro For Charging		 Standard: N WiFi4
2.4Ghz: 150Mbps
5Ghz: n/a
Mesh: None		 Removable 1500 mAh battery. LCD Screen, Portable.
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Huawei B311i 4G Mobile Router
Mobile 4G Cat 4
 Wan: 2FF Mini-Sim
Lan: 1x100Mbps
USB: None		 Standard: N WiFi4
2.4Ghz: 150Mbps
5Ghz: n/a
Mesh: None		 Mains Powered
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Asus 4G-AX56 Router With 4G Capability
PPPoE
Mobile 4G Cat 6
 Wan: 4FF Nano-Sim, 1x1Gbps
Lan: 4x100Mbps
USB: None		 Standard: AX WiFi6
2.4Ghz: 574Mbps
5Ghz: 1201Mbps
Mesh: None		 Dual Wan For Broadband Failover Ethernet: 940Mbps
WiFi5: 300Mbps
WiFi6: 775Mbps
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Zyxel WAH7601 Mobile Hotspot
Mobile 4G Cat 4
 Wan: 2FF Mini-Sim
Lan: WiFi Only
USB: Micro For Charging		 Standard: N WiFi4
2.4Ghz: 150Mbps
5Ghz: n/a
Mesh: None		 Portable.
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Zyxel 3301-Plus Mobile Router
PPPoE
Mobile 4G Cat 6
 Wan: 2FF Mini-Sim,1x1Gbps
Lan: 3x1Gbps
USB: 1x2.0		 Standard: AC WiFi5
2.4Ghz: 300Mbps
5Ghz: 867Mbps
Mesh: None		 Dual Wan For Broadband Failover
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DLink DWR-2101 Mobile Hotspot
Mobile 5G
 Wan: 4FF Nano-Sim
Lan: 1x1Gbps
USB: USB-C For Charging		 Standard: AX WiFi6
2.4Ghz: 574Mbps
5Ghz: 1200Mbps
Mesh: None		 2.4” color LCD touchscreen, Removable 5260mAh 'all-day' battery. Portable.
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Draytek 2620LN
VDSL Modem
PPPoE
Mobile
Wan: 2x2FF Mini-Sim, RJ11,1x1Gbps
Lan: 2x1Gbps
USB: None		 Standard: N WiFi4
2.4Ghz: 300Mbps
5Ghz: n/a
Mesh: None		 Firewall, VPN Server, Multi-WAN Failover.
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Draytek 2927Lac
PPPoE
Mobile
Wan: 2x2FF Mini-Sim, 2x1Gbps
Lan: 5x1Gbps
USB: 2.0		 Standard: AC WiFi5
2.4Ghz: 400Mbps
5Ghz: 866Mbps
Mesh: None		 Firewall, VPN Server, Multi-WAN Failover.
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WiFi Mesh Packages

Wan Connectivity Ports WiFi Notes iPerf Test Results Status
Asus ZenWifi XT8 x 2
PPPoE
 Wan: 1x2.5Gbps Ethernet
Lan: 3x1Gbps (per mesh point)
USB: None		 Standard: AX WiFi6
2.4Ghz: 574Mbps
5Ghz: 2x4800Mbps
Mesh: AiMesh		 Firewall. Total WiFi Coverage 5,500 sq. ft.
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Asus ZenWifi XD4 x 2
PPPoE
 Wan: 1x1Gbps Ethernet
Lan: 1x1Gbps (per mesh point)
USB: None		 Standard: AX WiFi6
2.4Ghz: 574Mbps
5Ghz: 1201Mbps
Mesh: AiMesh		 Firewall. Total WiFi Coverage: 3,300 sq. ft..
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Asus ZenWifi XD4 x 3
PPPoE
 Wan: 1x1Gbps Ethernet
Lan: 1x1Gbps (per mesh point)
USB: None		 Standard: AX WiFi6
2.4Ghz: 574Mbps
5Ghz: 1201Mbps
Mesh: AiMesh		 Firewall. Total WiFi Coverage: 4,800 sq. ft..
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It's all in the details

Prices

For details of pricing please see our Broadband Price List

Ordering

Hardware is currently only available to new and existing customers. New customers should select appropriate hardware when placing a broadband order, existing customers can place an order using the Customer Portal or emailing us at support@idnet.com

WiFi Speeds

Quoted wifi speeds are based on manufacturers product specifications. In real life you may get considerably less depending on your home/office environment.

IPerf Test Results

IPerf test results show actual speed recorded when performing an IPerf speed test to a local IPerf server connected to the router via ethernet. WiFi6 results were obtained using an iPad Mini 6. WiFi5 results were obtained using a Windows 10 laptop with Intel WiFi5 network module. WiFi results are average (mean) of tests done in same room, next door & 2 rooms away.