Is "Telstra Gateway Connection Kit" a "Smart Modem"?

[namsupo]

Hi,

My MIL got a "Telstra Gateway Connection Kit" when she signed up for NBN.

I'm trying to work out if that means she would have a "Smart Modem", as I want to get her the "Telstra Smart Modem Battery Back Up" from the rewards store as a Xmas present.

The specs say "Compatible with Telstra Smart Modem (Gen 1 & 2)" but what I can't work out if that's the modem she would have or not.

Thanks!

[Jupiter]

That depends on how long ago it was when she switched to the NBN. If it has a mobile light on it then it is a Smart Modem. The modems prior to that did not have that light (or functionality).

[Mkrtich · Accepted solution]

Hi - the Telstra Gateway Connection kits were distributed to early NBN customers and unfortunately they are not classified as Smart Modems - if the modem resembles those pictured on this eBay page, likely to be the Sagemcom F@ST5355 or Technicolor TG800vac.

The Smart Modems are branded Gen 1 is a Technicolor DJA0230, the Gen 2 is either Technicolor DJA0231 or Arcadyan LH:1000.

https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=Telstra+Gateway+connec... 

https://www.telstra.com.au/support/category/home-phone/priority-assistance/uninterruptible-power-sup... 

I get the impression the Smart Modems must have a special power sensing mechanism which is absent from other modems and other 240 volt powered Telstra equipment.