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, 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
Restricted Availability

ASUS RT-AX57
PPPoE
Wan: 1x1Gbps
Lan: 4x1Gbps
USB:
Standard: AX3000 WiFi6
2.4Ghz: 574Mbps
5Ghz: 2402Mbps
Mesh: AiMesh
Firewall, VPN Server, Advanced parental controls. Ethernet: 950Mbps
WiFi5: 500Mbps
WiFi6: 675Mbps
In Stock

ASUS TUF Gaming AX3000 v2
PPPoE
Wan: 1x2.5Gbps
Lan: 4x1Gbps
USB: 1x3.2
Standard: AX3000 WiFi6
2.4Ghz: 574Mbps
5Ghz: 2402Mbps
Mesh: AiMesh
Firewall, VPN Server, Advanced parental controls, Lan link aggregation. Ethernet: 950Mbps
WiFi5: 475Mbps
WiFi6: 700Mbps
In Stock

ASUS TUF Gaming AX6000
PPPoE
Wan: 1x2.5Gbps
Lan: 4x1Gbps,1x2.5Gbps
USB: 1x3.2
Standard: AX6000 WiFi6
2.4Ghz: 1148Mbps
5Ghz: 4804Mbps
Mesh: AiMesh
Firewall, VPN Server, Advanced parental controls, Lan link aggregation. Ethernet: 950Mbps
WiFi5: 330Mbps
WiFi6: 875Mbps
In Stock

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
In Stock

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
In Stock

ASUS RT-AX59U
PPPoE
Wan: 1x1Gbps
Lan: 3x1Gbps
USB: 1x3.2, 1x2.0
Standard: AX4200 WiFi6
2.4Ghz: 574Mbps
5Ghz: 3603Mbps
Mesh: AiMesh
Firewall, VPN Server, Advanced parental controls. Ethernet: 950Mbps
WiFi5: 525Mbps
WiFi6: 900Mbps
In Stock

ASUS RT-AX82U v2
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
In Stock

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
In Stock

ASUS XD4 Single (White)
PPPoE
Wan: 1x1Gbps
Lan: 1x1Gbps
USB:
Standard: AX1800 WiFi6
2.4Ghz: 574Mbps
5Ghz: 1201Mbps
Mesh: AiMesh
Firewall, VPN Server, Parental controls. Ethernet: 940Mbps
WiFi5: 300Mbps
WiFi6: 650Mbps
In Stock

ASUS XD4 Single (Black)
PPPoE
Wan: 1x1Gbps
Lan: 1x1Gbps
USB:
Standard: AX1800 WiFi6
2.4Ghz: 574Mbps
5Ghz: 1201Mbps
Mesh: AiMesh
Firewall, VPN Server, Parental controls. Ethernet: 940Mbps
WiFi5: 300Mbps
WiFi6: 650Mbps
In Stock

ASUS XD5 Single (White)
PPPoE
Wan: 1x1Gbps
Lan: 1x1Gbps
USB:
Standard: AX3000 WiFi6
2.4Ghz: 574Mbps
5Ghz: 2402Mbps
Mesh: AiMesh
Firewall, VPN Server, Parental controls. Ethernet: 950Mbps
WiFi5: 475Mbps
WiFi6: 700Mbps
In Stock

ASUS XD5 Single (Black)
PPPoE
Wan: 1x1Gbps
Lan: 1x1Gbps
USB:
Standard: AX3000 WiFi6
2.4Ghz: 574Mbps
5Ghz: 2402Mbps
Mesh: AiMesh
Firewall, VPN Server, Parental controls. Ethernet: 950Mbps
WiFi5: 475Mbps
WiFi6: 700Mbps
Out Of Stock

ASUS XT8 Single (Black)
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
Out Of Stock

ASUS XT8 Single (White)
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
In Stock

TP-Link HX220
PPPoE
Wan: 1x1Gbps
Lan: 2x1Gbps
USB:
Standard: AX1800 WiFi6
2.4Ghz: 574Mbps
5Ghz: 1201Mbps
Mesh: EasyMesh
Firewall, VPN Server, Parental controls. Ethernet: 950Mbps
WiFi5: 250Mbps
WiFi6: 650Mbps
In Stock

TP-Link MX515v
PPPoE
Mobile 4G Cat 12
Wan: 1x1Gbps
Lan: 2x1Gbps
USB:
Standard: AX3000 WiFi6
2.4Ghz: 574Mbps
5Ghz: 2402Mbps
Mesh: EasyMesh
Firewall, VPN Server, Parental controls, 4G (Cat12) Broadband failover capability. Ethernet: 950Mbps
WiFi5: 300Mbps
WiFi6: 750Mbps
In Stock

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
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. VDSL Modem Ethernet: 950Mbps
WiFi5: 450Mbps
WiFi6: 750Mbps
In Stock

TP-Link VX230v
VDSL Modem
PPPoE
Wan: 1x1Gbps
Lan: 3x1Gbps
USB: 1 USB2.0
Standard: AX1800 WiFi6
2.4Ghz: 574Mbps
5Ghz: 1201Mbps
Mesh: EasyMesh
Firewall, VPN Server, Parental controls, VoIP. Ethernet: 950Mbps
WiFi5: 250Mbps
WiFi6: 650Mbps
In Stock

TP-Link Archer VR2100
VDSL Modem
PPPoE
Wan: RJ11, 1x1Gbps
Lan: 3x1Gbps
USB: 1x3.0
Standard: AC2100 WiFi5
2.4Ghz: 300Mbps
5Ghz: 1773Mbps
Mesh: OneMesh
Firewall, Parental Controls
In Stock

TP-Link TD-W9970
VDSL Modem
Wan: RJ11
Lan: 4x100Mbps
USB: None
Standard: N300 WiFi4
2.4Ghz: 300Mbps
5Ghz: n/a
Mesh: None
Firewall
In Stock

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
In Stock

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: N150 WiFi4
2.4Ghz: 150Mbps
5Ghz: n/a
Mesh: None
Removable 1500 mAh battery, Portable.
In Stock

Huawei E5577 4G Mobile Hotspot
Mobile 4G Cat 4
Wan: 2FF Mini-Sim
Lan: WiFi Only
USB: Micro For Charging
Standard: N150 WiFi4
2.4Ghz: 150Mbps
5Ghz: n/a
Mesh: None
Removable 1500 mAh battery. LCD Screen, Portable.
In Stock

Huawei B311i 4G Mobile Router
Mobile 4G Cat 4
Wan: 2FF Mini-Sim
Lan: 1x100Mbps
USB: None
Standard: N150 WiFi4
2.4Ghz: 150Mbps
5Ghz: n/a
Mesh: None
Mains Powered
In Stock

Asus 4G-N16 4G Mobile Router
Mobile 4G Cat 4
Wan: 3FF Micro-Sim
Lan: 1x100Mbps
USB: None
Standard: N150 WiFi4
2.4Ghz: 300Mbps
5Ghz: n/a
Mesh: None
Mains Powered
In Stock

TP-Link MX515v
PPPoE
Mobile 4G Cat 12
Wan: 1x1Gbps
Lan: 2x1Gbps
USB:
Standard: AX3000 WiFi6
2.4Ghz: 574Mbps
5Ghz: 2402Mbps
Mesh: EasyMesh
Firewall, VPN Server, Parental controls, 4G Failover, 4G+ Cat12, VoLTE. Ethernet: 950Mbps
WiFi5: 300Mbps
WiFi6: 750Mbps
In Stock

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.
Ordered On Demand

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
Ordered On Demand

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.
Ordered On Demand

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.
Ordered On Demand

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.
Ordered On Demand

WiFi Mesh Packages

Wan Connectivity Ports WiFi Coverage Status
Asus 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
5500 sq. ft. 6+ Rooms
Ordered On Demand

ASUS XD5 x 2
PPPoE
Wan: 1x1Gbps Ethernet
Lan: 1x1Gbps (per mesh point)
USB: None
Standard: AX3000 WiFi6
2.4Ghz: 574Mbps
5Ghz: 2402Mbps
Mesh: AiMesh
3500 sq. ft. 4+ Rooms
In Stock

ASUS XD5 x 3
PPPoE
Wan: 1x1Gbps Ethernet
Lan: 1x1Gbps (per mesh point)
USB: None
Standard: AX3000 WiFi6
2.4Ghz: 574Mbps
5Ghz: 2402Mbps
Mesh: AiMesh
5000 sq. ft. 5+ Rooms
In Stock

Asus XD4 x 2
PPPoE
Wan: 1x1Gbps Ethernet
Lan: 1x1Gbps (per mesh point)
USB: None
Standard: AX WiFi6
2.4Ghz: 574Mbps
5Ghz: 1201Mbps
Mesh: AiMesh
3300 sq. ft. 4+ Rooms
In Stock

Asus XD4 x 3
PPPoE
Wan: 1x1Gbps Ethernet
Lan: 1x1Gbps (per mesh point)
USB: None
Standard: AX WiFi6
2.4Ghz: 574Mbps
5Ghz: 1201Mbps
Mesh: AiMesh
4800 sq. ft. 5+ Rooms
In Stock

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