Australia · Telstra

Can I use my own router with Telstra?

Yes on compatible hardware. Telstra publishes BYO settings: IPoE/DHCP/Automatic with VLAN tagging off for current nbn/Opticomm profiles. The hardware requirement changes by connection type: FTTN/FTTB needs VDSL2 in the BYO modem-router; FTTP/HFC/FTTC/Fixed Wireless use an Ethernet handoff from a connection box.

Page reviewed 28 September 2026Dataset snapshot 23 September 2026Cited sources 3How Hlonix verifies →

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WAN protocolIPoE / DHCP / Automatic

VLANBlank / off / 0

FTTN / FTTBVDSL2 modem-router required

FTTP / HFC / FTTC / FWEthernet WAN

Connection type comes before router brand

On FTTC the nbn connection box terminates the DSL side, so an Ethernet router can sit behind it. On FTTN/FTTB the BYO device itself connects to the phone/DSL socket and must contain the VDSL2 modem.

Telstra documents additional VDSL parameters

For FTTN/FTTB, Telstra lists SRA, Profile 17a, G.Vector and G.INP. That is why Hlonix checks more than a generic 'has DSL port' box.

Phone service can change the equipment decision

Telstra distinguishes Internet Only plans from plans with home phone features. If phone service matters, verify the plan-specific equipment path rather than assuming internet-only BYO guidance covers it.

Next step

Check Telstra Ethernet-handoff service Check Telstra FTTN/FTTB Australia overview

Evidence

Telstra — check BYO modem compatibility (official ISP)
Telstra — nbn settings for third-party equipment (official ISP)
Telstra — set up a BYO modem/router (official ISP)

Page reviewed 28 September 2026 · compatibility dataset snapshot 23 September 2026.