Broadband

nbn Satellite Fair Use Policy FAQ

This information applies to nbn Satellite services provided by iiNet before 6 December 2023. nbn® has created a Fair Use Policy to help protect national service quality on the nbn Satellite network. Please note that this Fair Use Policy…

Arris CM8200 for nbn HFC Status Lights

This article will explain the status lights found on the Arris CM8200 Modem, the default nbn Connection Box for nbn HFC. If you got nbn before 1 March 2017, you may have an Arris CM820 instead.

nbn FTTC Connection Device Status Lights

The article will explain the status lights found on the nbn Connection Device (NCD) used for nbn Fibre to the Curb (FTTC) services, which may be useful for  troubleshooting. Status lights The status lights may be covered by a small…

Ultra FTTB Network Termination Unit Status Lights

The article will explain the status lights found on the Network Termination Units (NTU) used for iiNet Fibre to the Building (FTTB) services. Select your NTU model

Cable Gateway Pro (EPC3940L) Status Lights

This article will explain the status lights found on the Cable Gateway Pro (EPC3940L) supplied for iiNet Cable services, which may be useful when troubleshooting.

Enabling bandwidth control on third party modems for nbn

Without bandwidth control, your modem/router may attempt to upload faster than the speed of your nbn plan, which will result in your connection dropping out as nbn will start discarding information sent across the connection. All modems…

How to run a ping and traceroute using PingPlotter

This article will show you how to how to run a ping test and traceroute using PingPlotter 5 Free, a third-party application available on Windows, macOS and iOS. If you have an Android OS device, you'll need to run this test using a desktop…

nbn Wireless Connection Box Status Lights

The article will explain the meaning of the status lights found on the nbn Connection Box (indoor unit) used for nbn Wireless services. These lights may help you quickly check on the status of your nbn connection which may be useful when…

iiNet Broadband Settings List

nbn setup guides for popular non-iiNet modems are available here. If your third-party modem still isn't online after you've plugged it in, you may need to configure additional settings listed in this article. Please check the manufacturer…

Manually testing your internet speed

This article will show you the best method for manually testing the speed of your internet connection, which is an alternative to our speed test tool.