Set up nbn Wireless
Select your modem to get started:
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TP-Link VR1600v |
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TG-789 Broadband Gateway |
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Smart Modem Gateway (VX420-G2H) |
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VX220-G2V Modem |
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VX420-G2V Modem |
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Guides for previously sold modems |
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Guides for common non-iiNet modems |
Note: If you have an old nbn modem that you don't want to keep, please consider eWaste recycling facilities that may be offered by your local council.
TP-Link VR1600v
Follow the instructions below or watch the video to set up your TP-Link VR1600v on nbn Wireless.
First, ensure you have:
- A message from us advising you to plug in your nbn modem.
- An electrical outlet near your indoor nbn Connection Box.
- Connect the power cables from your modem's Power Port to an electrical outlet.
- Connect the included Ethernet cable from the blue WAN port on your modem to the UNI-D1 port on your nbn Connection Box.
- Make sure the electrical outlet for your modem is on, and press the modem's Power button.
- Allow 15 minutes for your modem to boot up and connect automatically.
- Check the lights on your modem. If the Internet light is green, you can start connecting your devices and getting online.
- To plug in additional devices via Ethernet cable, simply connect the Ethernet cables to any of the four yellow LAN ports on your modem.
- If you wish to use your iiNet nbn Phone service, plug a compatible handset into the grey Phone1 port on your modem.
- If you wish to connect your devices via WiFi, you'll find the WiFi name and password on the barcode sticker at the bottom of your modem.
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 TG-789 on nbn Wireless.
First, ensure you have:
- A message from us advising you to plug in your nbn modem.
- An electrical outlet near your indoor nbn Connection Box.
- Connect the power cables from your modem's Power port to an electrical outlet.
- Connect the included Ethernet cable from the red WAN port on your modem to the UNI-D1 port on your nbn Connection Box.
- Make sure the electrical outlet for your modem is on, and press the modem's Power button.
- Allow 15 minutes for your modem to boot up and connect automatically.
- Check the lights on your modem. If the Internet light is green, you can start connecting your devices and getting online.
- To plug in additional devices via Ethernet cable, simply connect the Ethernet cables to any of the four yellow LAN ports on your modem.
- If you wish to use your iiNet nbn Phone service, plug a compatible handset into the green Phone1 port on your modem.
- If you wish to connect your devices via WiFi, you'll find the WiFi name and password on the barcode sticker at the bottom of your modem.
We recommend connecting over the 5GHz WiFi channel for faster performance. See Improving WiFi Signal.
Smart Modem Gateway (VX420-G2H)
Follow the instructions below to set up your Smart Modem Gateway (VX420-G2H) for nbn Wireless.
First, ensure you have:
- A message from us advising you to plug in your nbn modem.
- An electrical outlet near your nbn Connection Box.
- An Ethernet cable.
- (Optional) Up to 4 additional Ethernet cables to connect devices via Ethernet.
- Connect the power cable from your modem's Power port to an electrical outlet.
- Connect the included Ethernet cable from the UNI-D1 port on your nbn Connection Box to your modem's blue WAN port.
- Make sure the electrical outlets for your modem and nbn Connection Box are on, and press the modem's ON/OFF button.
- Allow 15 minutes for your modem to boot up and connect automatically.
- Check the lights on your modem. If the Internet light is green, you can start connecting your devices and getting online.
- To plug in additional devices via Ethernet cable, simply connect the Ethernet cables to any of the four yellow LAN ports on your modem.
- If you wish to use your iiNet nbn Phone service, plug a compatible handset into the green PHONE port on your modem.
- If you wish to connect your devices via WiFi, you'll find the WiFi name and password on the modem's barcode sticker.
Your modem will automatically connect your devices to the best WiFi network possible (i.e. 5GHz). Older devices may only be able to connect to the slower 2.4GHz WiFi. See Improving WiFi Signal.
VX220-G2V Modem
Follow the instructions below to set up your VX220-G2V Modem for nbn Wireless.
First, ensure you have:
- A message from us advising you to plug in your nbn modem.
- An electrical outlet near your nbn Connection Box.
- An Ethernet cable.
- (Optional) Up to 4 additional Ethernet cables to connect devices via Ethernet.
- Connect the power cable from your modem's Power port to an electrical outlet.
- Connect the included Ethernet cable from the UNI-D1 port on your nbn Connection Box to your modem's blue WAN port.
- Make sure the electrical outlets for your modem and nbn Connection Box are on, and press the modem's ON/OFF button.
- Allow 15 minutes for your modem to boot up and connect automatically.
- Check the lights on your modem. If the Internet light is blue, you can start connecting your devices and getting online.
- To plug in additional devices via Ethernet cable, simply connect the Ethernet cables to any of the four yellow LAN ports on your modem.
- If you wish to use your iiNet nbn Phone service, plug a compatible handset into the green PHONE port on your modem.
- If you wish to connect your devices via WiFi, you'll find the WiFi name and password on the modem's barcode sticker.
Your modem will automatically connect your devices to the best WiFi network possible (i.e. 5GHz). Older devices may only be able to connect to the slower 2.4GHz WiFi. See Improving WiFi Signal.
VX420-G2V Modem
Follow the instructions below to set up your VX420-G2V Modem for nbn Wireless.
First, ensure you have:
- A message from us advising you to plug in your nbn modem.
- An electrical outlet near your nbn Connection Box.
- An Ethernet cable.
- (Optional) Up to 4 additional Ethernet cables to connect devices via Ethernet.
- Connect the power cable from your modem's Power port to an electrical outlet.
- Connect the included Ethernet cable from the UNI-D1 port on your nbn Connection Box to your modem's blue WAN port.
- Make sure the electrical outlets for your modem and nbn Connection Box are on, and press the modem's ON/OFF button.
- Allow 15 minutes for your modem to boot up and connect automatically.
- Check the lights on your modem. If the Internet light is green, you can start connecting your devices and getting online.
- To plug in additional devices via Ethernet cable, simply connect the Ethernet cables to any of the four yellow LAN ports on your modem.
- If you wish to use your iiNet nbn Phone service, plug a compatible handset into the green PHONE port on your modem.
- If you wish to connect your devices via WiFi, you'll find the WiFi name and password on the modem's barcode sticker.
Your modem will automatically connect your devices to the best WiFi network possible (i.e. 5GHz). Older devices may only be able to connect to the slower 2.4GHz WiFi. See Improving WiFi Signal.
Legacy Settings
Internet Service Provider: iiNet
WAN Interface: Ethernet
WAN Type: Dynamic IP Address
VLAN Enabled: Off