Set up FTTH

Select your modem to get started:

	Smart Modem Gateway (VX420-G2H)
	VX220-G2V Modem
	VX420-G2V Modem
	TP-Link VR1600v
	TG-789 Broadband Gateway
	FTTH Connection Box examples

Note: If you have an old modem that you don't want to keep, please consider eWaste recycling facilities that may be offered by your local council.

Smart Modem Gateway (VX420-G2H)

Follow the instructions below to set up your iiNet FTTH (Fibre to the Home) services such as OptiComm or RedTrain.

First, ensure you have:

• A message from us advising you to plug in your modem.
• An electrical outlet near your FTTH Connection Box.

1. Connect the power cable from your modem's Power Port to an electrical outlet.
2. Connect the included Ethernet cable from the blue WAN port on your modem to the LAN1 or Ethernet 1 port on your FTTH Connection Box. Examples of connection boxes can be found here.
3. Make sure the electrical outlet for your modem is on, and press the modem's Power button.
4. To plug in additional devices via Ethernet cable, simply connect the Ethernet cables to any of the four yellow LAN ports on your modem.
5. If you wish to use your iiNet Netphone service, plug a compatible handset into the green Phone port on your modem.
   
6. If you wish to connect your devices via WiFi, you'll find the WiFi name and password on the barcode sticker on the back of your modem.
   
7. Next, it's time to configure your modem settings. On a device that's connected to your modem via Ethernet or WiFi, visit http://192.168.1.1.
8. Log in with the default username admin and default password admin, or use your custom login details.
9. Select Internet.
10. Enter the following settings then hit Save. Allow up to 5 minutes for the new settings to apply.
    
    Username: Your FTTH broadband username (this can be found in emails about your FTTH service)
    Password: Your FTTH broadband password (please use our password reset tool if you've forgotten your password)
    Confirm Password: Your FTTH broadband password
     
    
11. Check the lights on your modem. If the Internet light is green, you're online!
    

We recommend connecting over the 5GHz WiFi channel for faster performance. See Improving WiFi Signal.

VX220-G2V Modem

Follow the instructions below to set up your iiNet FTTH (Fibre to the Home) services such as OptiComm or RedTrain.

First, ensure you have:

• A message from us advising you to plug in your modem.
• An electrical outlet near your FTTH Connection Box.

1. Connect the power cable from your modem's Power Port to an electrical outlet.
2. Connect the included Ethernet cable from the blue WAN port on your modem to the LAN1 or Ethernet 1 port on your FTTH Connection Box. Examples of connection boxes can be found here.
3. Make sure the electrical outlet for your modem is on, and press the modem's Power button.
4. To plug in additional devices via Ethernet cable, simply connect the Ethernet cables to any of the four yellow LAN ports on your modem.
5. If you wish to use your iiNet Netphone service, plug a compatible handset into the green Phone port on your modem.
   
6. If you wish to connect your devices via WiFi, you'll find the WiFi name and password on the barcode sticker on the back of your modem.
   
7. Next, it's time to configure your modem settings. On a device that's connected to your modem via Ethernet or WiFi, visit http://192.168.1.1.
8. Log in with the unique default password found on your modem's barcode sticker, or use your custom password.
9. Select Internet.
10. Enter the following settings then hit Save. Allow up to 5 minutes for the new settings to apply.
    
    Username: Your FTTH broadband username (this can be found in emails about your FTTH service)
    Password: Your FTTH broadband password (please use our password reset tool if you've forgotten your password)
    Confirm Password: Your FTTH broadband password
     
    
11. Check the lights on your modem. If the Internet light is blue, you're online!
    

We recommend connecting over the 5GHz WiFi channel for faster performance. See Improving WiFi Signal.

VX420-G2V Modem

Follow the instructions below to set up your iiNet FTTH (Fibre to the Home) services such as OptiComm or RedTrain.

First, ensure you have:

• A message from us advising you to plug in your modem.
• An electrical outlet near your FTTH Connection Box.

1. Connect the power cable from your modem's Power Port to an electrical outlet.
2. Connect the included Ethernet cable from the blue WAN port on your modem to the LAN1 or Ethernet 1 port on your FTTH Connection Box. Examples of connection boxes can be found here.
3. Make sure the electrical outlet for your modem is on, and press the modem's Power button.
4. To plug in additional devices via Ethernet cable, simply connect the Ethernet cables to any of the four yellow LAN ports on your modem.
5. If you wish to use your iiNet Netphone service, plug a compatible handset into the green Phone port on your modem.
   
6. If you wish to connect your devices via WiFi, you'll find the WiFi name and password on the barcode sticker on the back of your modem.
   
7. Next, it's time to configure your modem settings. On a device that's connected to your modem via Ethernet or WiFi, visit http://192.168.1.1.
8. Log in with the default username admin and default password admin, or use your custom login details.
9. Select Internet.
10. Enter the following settings and hit Save. Allow up to 5 minutes for the new settings to apply.
    
    Username: Your FTTH broadband username (this can be found in emails about your FTTH service)
    Password: Your FTTH broadband password (please use our password reset tool if you've forgotten your password)
    Confirm Password: Your FTTH broadband password
     
    
11. Check the lights on your modem. If the Internet light is green, you're online!
    

We recommend connecting over the 5GHz WiFi channel for faster performance. See Improving WiFi Signal.

TP-Link VR1600v

Follow the instructions below to set up your iiNet FTTH (Fibre to the Home) services such as OptiComm or RedTrain.

First, ensure you have:

• A message from us advising you to plug in your modem.
• An electrical outlet near your FTTH Connection Box.

1. Connect the power cable from your modem's Power Port to an electrical outlet.
2. Connect the included Ethernet cable from the blue WAN port on your modem to the LAN1 or Ethernet 1 port on your FTTH Connection Box. Examples of connection boxes can be found here.
3. Make sure the electrical outlet for your modem is on, and press the modem's Power button.
4. To plug in additional devices via Ethernet cable, simply connect the Ethernet cables to any of the four yellow LAN ports on your modem.
5. If you wish to use your iiNet Netphone service, plug a compatible handset into the grey Phone1 port on your modem.
   
6. If you wish to connect your devices via WiFi, you'll find the WiFi name and password on the barcode sticker on the back of your modem.
   
7. Next, it's time to configure your modem settings. On a device that's connected to your modem via Ethernet or WiFi, visit http://192.168.1.1.
8. Log in with the default username admin and default password admin, or use your custom login details.
9. Select PPPoE.
10. Enter the following settings:
    
    Username: Your FTTH broadband username (this can be found in emails about your FTTH service)
    Password: Your FTTH broadband password (please use our password reset tool if you've forgotten your password)
    Confirm Password: Your FTTH broadband password
     
    
11. Hit Save to finish and allow up to 5 minutes for the new settings to apply.
12. Check the lights on your modem. If the Internet light is green, you're online!

We recommend connecting over the 5GHz WiFi channel for faster performance. See Improving WiFi Signal.

TG-789 Broadband Gateway

Follow the instructions below to set up your iiNet FTTH (Fibre to the Home) services such as OptiComm or RedTrain.

First, ensure you have:

• A message from us advising you to plug in your modem.
• An electrical outlet near your FTTH Connection Box.

1. Connect the power cable from your modem's Power Port to an electrical outlet.
2. Connect the included Ethernet cable from the red WAN port on your modem to the LAN1 or Ethernet 1 port on your FTTH Connection Box. Examples of connection boxes can be found here.
3. Make sure the electrical outlet for your modem is on, and press the modem's Power button.
4. Allow 15 minutes for your modem to boot up and connect automatically.
5. Check the lights on your modem. If the Internet light is green, you can start connecting your devices and getting online.
6. To plug in additional devices via Ethernet cable, simply connect the Ethernet cables to any of the four yellow LAN ports on your modem.
7. If you wish to use your iiNet Netphone service, plug a compatible handset into the green Phone1 port on your modem.
   
8. If you wish to connect your devices via WiFi, you'll find the WiFi name and password on the barcode sticker on the base of your modem.
   

We recommend connecting over the 5GHz WiFi channel for faster performance. See Improving WiFi Signal.

FTTH Connection Box examples

ALLOPTIC home 4000

NEC ME200

Huawei HG8247

Dasan H690R