Table of contents
- How Do You Connect Your BYO Modem?
- Internet Configuration for BYO Modem
- You may also try the following settings:
- For FTTN/B
- For FTTP, HFC, FTTC or Fixed Wireless
How Do You Connect Your BYO Modem? #
Depending on your connect type, connect one of the following:
1. If there is no nbn Connection Box installed, you’ll need to connect a phone cable from the DSL port on the back of your modem to your telephone wall socket. This is applicable for FTTN (Fibre to the Node) or FTTB (Fibre to the Basement) nbn connection types.
If there is an nbn Connection Box installed, you’ll need to connect an ethernet cable from the WAN port on the back of your modem to the port on the nbn Connection Box. This is applicable for FTTP (Fibre to the Premises), Fixed Wireless, HFC (Hybrid Fibre Coaxial), and FTTC (Fibre to the Curb) nbn connection types.
2. Connect the Phone 1 port on the back of your modem to your telephone handset, if there’s any
3. Connect any of the 4 LAN ports on the back of your modem to your PC or other wired devices (optional)
4. Connect the Power port on the back of your modem to your power socket
Internet Configuration for BYO Modem #
Commonly Used Modems
Modem | IP address | Default username | Default password |
Netcomm | http://192.168.20.1 | admin | admin or password |
Linksys | http://192.168.1.1 | (leave blank) | admin |
Belkin | http://192.168.2.1 | leave blank or admin | (leave blank) |
Asus | http://192.168.2.1 or http://192.168.1.1 | admin | admin |
TP Link | http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.1.1 | admin | admin |
Netgear | http://routerlogin.com or http://routerlogin.net | admin | Please check modem label or call your modem manufacturer |
D-Link | http://192.168.0.1 | admin or leave blank | admin or leave blank |
You may also try the following settings: #
Log into your modem as per the manufacturers instructions, look for “Automatic Setup”, “Setup Wizard” or “Internet Options” and enter the below information based on your NBN connection type. Wait 10-15 minutes for the modem to go online.
For FTTN/B #
- WAN connection type setting – VDSL2
- WAN Service type setting: (Dynamic IP)
- VLAN ID: Disabled/None
- if other settings are presented, accept default values
For FTTP, HFC, FTTC or Fixed Wireless #
- WAN connection type setting- ethernet
- WAN Service type setting: (Dynamic IP)
- VLAN ID: Disabled/None
- if other settings are presented, accept default values