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Telstra Smart WiFi Booster: Models, Range and Compatibility

Telstra Smart WiFi Booster Gen 3 is a Wi-Fi 6 mesh add-on for selected Telstra modems. Check your modem model and home layout before deciding whether it suits your weak-signal area.

A Telstra Smart WiFi Booster is intended to extend coverage as part of a compatible Telstra home network. The current Gen 3 listing describes Wi-Fi 6 mesh and roaming features, but it is not a universal plug-in repeater: start by matching the booster to your modem.

Telstra Smart WiFi Booster: Models, Range and Compatibility

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

Telstra lists Smart Modem Gen 4, Gen 3, Smart Modem 1.1, Gen 2, 5G Modem v2 and Smart Wi-Fi Booster Gen 2 as compatible. Confirm the exact modem name in Telstra's current support information before ordering.

Does Telstra Smart Wi-Fi Booster Gen 3 use Wi-Fi 6?

Yes. Telstra describes the Gen 3 as using Wi-Fi 6 on its 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz client bands, with a dedicated 5 GHz link to compatible Telstra Smart Modems.

Can I add more than one Telstra booster?

Telstra says a maximum of four Gen 3 boosters can be used on one Wi-Fi network. Placement and the compatible modem still affect the result in a particular home.

Is a Telstra booster the same as a WiFi range extender?

It serves a similar coverage purpose, but the Telstra unit is designed to work with listed Telstra modems in a mesh network. A generic extender may be more suitable for a non-Telstra router.