How to set up TP-Link Archer AX10 for nbn HFC

Please follow the steps below to set up your TP-Link Archer AX10.

  1. Ensure your nbn Connection Box is turned on.
  2. Plug an Ethernet cable from the UNI-D1 port on your nbn Connection Box into the blue WAN port on your TP-Link router.
    Archer AX10 WAN Port
  3. Plug in the power cable and turn your TP-Link router on using the Power button.
    Archer AX10 Power Port+Button
  4. Connect your computer or any device to your modem by plugging an Ethernet cable from the device to the Ethernet port, or you can connect your device via WiFi.
    Archer AX10 LAN Ports
  5. Go to 192.168.1.1 or http://tplinkmodem.net in your browser.
  6. Log in with your TP-Link username and password. By default, these are:
    Username: admin
    Password: admin
    Note: You may be prompted to create a new password. Ensure this flags as High and click Let’s Get Started to log in
  7. Click on the Internet tab.
  8. Select PPPoE as Internet Connection Type 
  9. Enter your iiNet username and Password
  10. Click Save.
  11. If your nbn plan was activated before 1 March 2023 or you have nbn Phone included in your service, more settings are needed:
    - Go to Advanced > Network > IPTV/VLAN
    - Tick the Enable checkbox for IPTV/VLAN  and select Custom from the ISP Profile. 
    - Enter 2 for Internet VLAN ID and 0 for Internet VLAN Priority and enable 802.1Q Tag.
    - Click Save.

Your TP-Link Archer AX10 should now be online. If you're still having issues, please see Improving WiFi Signal or call us on 13 22 58 for further assistance.


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