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Smart WiFi Booster Gen 3: Compatibility and Buying Guide

Telstra Smart Wi-Fi Booster Gen 3 is a WiFi 6 mesh booster for compatible Telstra Smart Modems. Confirm your modem model before buying; this is not a generic extender for every router.

Searching for a smart WiFi booster Gen 3? In Australia, Telstra's Smart Wi-Fi Booster Gen 3 is a specific mesh product rather than a generic third-generation extender standard. Telstra lists compatibility with its Smart Modem Gen 4, Gen 3, 1.1 and Gen 2, as well as its 5G Modem v2 and Smart Wi-Fi Booster Gen 2. Check the current compatibility list before ordering.

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What is the Smart WiFi Booster Gen 3?

It is Telstra's Smart Wi-Fi Booster Gen 3, a WiFi 6 mesh device intended to extend a compatible Telstra home network. It is distinct from generic plug-in repeaters.

Which modems work with Telstra Smart Wi-Fi Booster Gen 3?

Telstra lists Smart Modem Gen 4, Gen 3, Gen 1.1 and Gen 2, plus Telstra 5G Modem v2 and Smart Wi-Fi Booster Gen 2. Check Telstra's current support page for the latest list.

Will Telstra Smart Wi-Fi Booster Gen 3 work with another provider's modem?

Telstra's support information says Smart Wi-Fi Boosters are exclusive to Telstra home internet customers and compatible Telstra Smart Modems. A third-party modem should not be assumed compatible.

How many Telstra Gen 3 boosters can I use?

Telstra lists a maximum of four boosters on one WiFi network. The number that is useful depends on the home layout and the modem's placement.