Approved Equipment List
If your modem make and model isn’t listed below, call Optus Customer Service for further information
  • Cable: 1300 300 693
  • DSL: 1300 309 333
  • DSL Direct: 1300 739 407

Cable Modem

Customers who already have an Approved Cable Modem may not need to purchase a new modem. Modem compatibility will be verified by Optus at the time of installation.

Manufacturer Model(s)
Motorola SB3100, SB4100, SB4101, SB4200, SB5100, SB5101
Netgear CG814WG, CVG824G
CISCO EMTA 2203c


DSL Modem

Optus supplied DSL modems
Optus preferred DSL modems
D-Link ADSL Modem - DSL 302G Siemens SpeedStream 4200
Siemens SpeedStream 4201 NETGEAR 54Mbps Wireless ADSL Modem Router DG834GSP

For modems and routers other than those above, Optus DSL Broadband provides only the network connection settings needed for manual configuration. While this equipment can be used on the Optus DSL Network, no Optus DSL Broadband Customer Service will be provided for connection configuration or equipment-related connection difficulties. Configuration settings are located at http://help.optuszoo.com.au/help/dsl/connected

List of approved filters/splitters
C10 Communications – Distributed Splitter, 600 Series, C10645M
C10 Communications – Distributed Splitter, 600 Series, C10645M
C10 Communications – Distributed Splitter, Wall Mount, C10345M
C10 Communications – Remote Splitter, C10100E
C10 Communications – Remote Splitter, C10100P
TE - Distributed Splitter, 8p Modular sockets with 6p lead - line/phone/modem, DSL008 2+

Optus Resale DSL modems and equipment

Existing Optus Resale DSL customers must ensure their modem and other broadband equipment is approved for use on the Optus Resale DSL Network. The full list of Approved Equipment can be found at http://help.optuszoo.com.au/help/dsl/connected.

Information correct as at 28 September, 2009.

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