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Australian modem router profile

Optus
Ultra WiFi Modem Gen 2

An Optus customer prioritising preconfiguration, provider voice and mobile backup.

Our opinion · cited research2022+ model generationProvider gatewaysRSP suppliedNo - supplied through the listed internet providerWi-Fi 6Checked 11 July 2026
Optus Ultra WiFi Modem Gen 210/10 setup ease
01

Product facts

What it connects.

Compatibility and hardware facts, not an endorsement.

Product type
Modem router
Catalogue inclusion
2022+ model generation
Product family
Provider gateways
Australian availability
RSP supplied · Optus
Can be purchased independently?
No - supplied through the listed internet provider
Wi-Fi generation
Wi-Fi 6 · Provider gateway
NBN role
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC, FTTP, HFC, Fixed Wireless, Sky Muster
Integrated VDSL2 modem
Yes - suitable for FTTN/FTTB subject to ISP settings
WAN / network role
VDSL2 or Ethernet WAN with 4G backup
Ports / connection
Gigabit Ethernet; confirm current supplied revision
Multi-gig internet path
Gigabit Ethernet ceiling
Mesh
Supported
Functions
Mesh expandable · 4G / 5G backup · Home phone support · Easy guided setup
Highlights
Wi-Fi 6 · 4G backup · Provider voice support · Optus setup and support · Mesh expansion options
02

Our opinion

The no-fluff view.

EDITORIAL OPINION - BASED ON THE CITED RESEARCH
“Convenient inside the Optus bundle, but compare the full plan and hardware exit cost - not a fictional zero-dollar modem price.”
Setup ease
10/10. Designed to arrive preconfigured for Optus, with provider-managed backup and support.
Planning allowance
$306. Maximum hardware commitment has varied; verify current plan terms.
03

Cons and watch-outs

What to verify.

Trade-offs and buying checks, not claims that a product is defective.

  • Hardware repayments or return terms may apply when leaving early.
  • Provider firmware and support reduce portability and manual control.
  • Gigabit hardware can limit faster future services.

Before buying, confirm exact ISP login, VLAN, BYO support and home-phone requirements. Wi-Fi coverage is never guaranteed from a floor-area claim alone.

Australian price & purchase layer

Price and availability

Independent linksThese are not affiliate links
Planning allowance$306 AUD

Maximum hardware commitment has varied; verify current plan terms.

Independent purchaseNo - supplied through the listed internet provider
Optus

For an RSP-supplied router, compare any hardware fee, required plan term, return obligation and locked provider features. For retail hardware, confirm Australian stock and the exact regional model.

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Evidence trail

Check the sources.

Features, retailer stock and RSP-supplied models can change with hardware revision, region, firmware and current offers.

Optus NBN plans and supplied modem informationOpen product source ↗Australian availability: OptusCheck current retailer or RSP listing ↗NBN connection technology overviewOpen nbn source ↗Is something outdated or incorrect?Contact TechManPat with an update →

Evidence check

Last checked

Australian sources
Specifications last checked
11 July 2026
Price last checked
11 July 2026
Australian availability last checked
11 July 2026

What changed

No material change logged.

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