Routers & networking equipment

Routers and networking equipment: what to pay and check

Updated 4 November 2026

Home routers in Australia cost from about A$99 for a basic modem router to A$329–A$639 for a whole-home Wi-Fi mesh system, based on shop prices in November 2026. Business gear with VPN or dual internet connections costs roughly A$109 to A$909. The fastest way to compare offers for your specification is a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Warranty and consumer rights

Warranty terms differ by brand. TP-Link gives a limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, and DrayTek offers two years on new Vigor routers bought from official Australian dealers. Warranties are extra promises on top of the consumer guarantees under Australian consumer law, which a warranty cannot take away. Keep your proof of purchase and ask whether the warranty applies to a second-hand unit.

Season and when to install

The season changes the install more than the router. November is spring, summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August. If you are moving house, plan the set-up for a day when you can be home, and keep the router away from heat sources during the hot summer months.

Coverage, lifespan and units

For coverage, state the home size in square metres and the number of floors, because the coverage area is the figure sellers need first. Speeds are quoted in Mbps and Gbps, and cabling in Cat6 or Cat6A. Good cabling should last 15 years or more; equipment is usually replaced when the manufacturer stops security updates, rather than when it fails.

What to write in your request

Name the item and its specification, the coverage area in square metres, and the connection type, such as ADSL or VDSL, fibre or 4G. Add the quantity, whether you want new or used equipment, and whether you need setup or installation. Include the make and model if you have it, your budget in A$ and the delivery city.

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