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NBN Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (NBN HFC) Setup Guide

Manuel
Community Manager Community Manager
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‎17-08-2018 10:23 AM

What is this guide all about?

 

This guide will help you set up your NBN Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (NBN HFC) service from TPG.

 

Read on for our step-by-step instructions:

 

 

 

 

 

New TP-Link VX420-G2v modem router

 

Equipment you will need

1. Your TPG Modem Router.

VX420-G2v(AUTPG)-1.0-F.jpg

2. An NBN Network Connection Box. If your home has been connected to the NBN before, there may already be an NBN Network Connection Box plugged in at your premises. 

 

(Note: If there is no NBN Connection Box, we’ll deliver one along with your modem or arrange a technician to come and install it for you)

 

 

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Connecting your equipment

 

Connecting your NBN Connection Box

Ensure that your NBN Connection Box is plugged in correctly.

Wiring Diagram (NBN HFC) - 1.jpg

 

  1. Connect the supplied power cable from the back of your NBN Connection Box to your power socket (marked with a 1 in the diagram).
  2. Connect the supplied white coaxial cable from the white plate on the back of your NBN Connection Box straight to your coaxial wall socket (marked with a 1 in the diagram).

Note: Please ensure the cable is screwed on tightly on both ends.

 

Connecting your TPG Modem Router

Wiring Diagram (NBN HFC) - 2.jpg

 

  1. Connect the power cable from your modem's Power port to your power outlet. (marked with a 1 in the diagram)
  2. Connect the supplied yellow Ethernet cable from your modem's blue WAN port to the yellow UNI-D1 port on your NBN Connection Box (marked with a 2 in the diagram).
  3. To plug in devices via Ethernet cable, connect the Ethernet cables to any of the four yellow LAN ports on your modem (marked with a 3 in the diagram).
  4. If a Phone Service is included in your plan and you would like to use it, plug your handset into the green Phone port on your modem (marked with a 4 in the diagram).

 

Wait for NBN Activation

 

Important Note: It may take up to 30 working days for your TPG NBN service to be connected.

 

Once you receive confirmation from TPG that your NBN service  is active, turn on your router and leave it for up to 30 mins as your router is retrieving and saving the required settings from TPG to connect automatically. When this is completed, the Internet light on the front of your router will become solid green.

 

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Connecting Your Devices

 

You can use additional Ethernet cables to connect other devices such as laptops or gaming consoles to any of the 4 yellow LAN ports.

 

If you are connecting via wireless (Wi-FI), please follow the steps below.

 

  1. Make sure that wireless (Wi-Fi) is enabled on your devices.
  2. Using your wireless device, scan the wireless networks and select the network called WiFi-XXXXXX (XXXXXX is a random 6 digit alpha numeric code). 
    • 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 2.4GHz WiFi.
  3. Enter the Wireless Password/PIN. By default, the password can be found printed on the barcode sticker on the underside of the router.

 

Barcode Sticker.png

 

 

 

That’s it, you should be connected now! Test that you're connected to the Internet using one of the devices in your network.

 

For assistance with modem config, please check Setup and Configuration for TP-Link VX420-G2v modem/router


If you need a hand with anything in the future, you can reach out to us on TPG Community or give us a call on 13 14 23 and we’ll be happy to help.

 

 

 

TP-Link VR1600 modem router

 

What is this guide all about?

 

This guide will help you set up your NBN Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (NBN HFC) service from TPG.

 

Read on for our step-by-step instructions or check out our helpful youtube video:

 

 

 

 

 

Before we start, you need to determine if you have a Pay TV service as the setup steps are differerent depending on if you have a Pay TV service or not.

 

 

 

 

→ You've Determined: You don't have a Pay TV service

 

Equipment you will need

1. Your TPG Modem Router.

 

image.png

 

 

2. An NBN Network Connection Box. If your home has been connected to the NBN before, there may already be an NBN Network Connection Box plugged in at your premises. 

(Note: If there is no NBN Connection Box, we’ll deliver one along with your modem or arrange a technician to come and install it for you)

 

image.png

 

 

 

Connecting your equipment

 

Connecting your NBN Connection Box

Ensure that your NBN Connection Box is plugged in correctly.

 

image.png

 

 

1. Connect the supplied power cable from the back of your NBN Connection Box to your power socket.

2. Connect the supplied white coaxial cable from the white plate on the back of your NBN Connection Box straight to your coaxial wall socket (Note: Please ensure the cable is screwed on tightly on both ends).

 

Connecting your TPG Modem Router

 

image.png

 

 

1. Connect the power port on the back of your modem to your power socket (marked as number 1 in the diagram)


2. Connect the Ethernet Cable (Yellow cable) on the yellow port labelled as UNI-D1 at the back of the NBN Connection Box (marked as number 2 in the diagram) to the blue WAN port on the back of the modem.


3. Connect your telephone handset (marked as number 3 in the diagram) to Phone1 port on the back of your modem.


4. Connect your computer (marked as number 4 in the diagram) to any of the 4 Yellow LAN ports on the back of your modem.

 

 

Wait for NBN Activation

Important Note: It may take up to 30 working days for your TPG NBN service to be connected.

 

Once you receive confirmation from TPG that your NBN service  is active, turn on your router and leave it for up to 30 mins as your router is retrieving and saving the required settings from TPG to connect automatically. When this is completed, the Internet light on the front of your router will become solid green.

 

 

image.png

 

 

Connecting Your Devices

You can use additional Ethernet cables to connect other devices such as laptops or gaming consoles to any of the 4 yellow LAN ports.

 

If you are connecting via wireless (Wi-FI), please follow the steps below.

 

1. Make sure that wireless (Wi-Fi) is enabled on your devices.


2. Using your wireless device, scan the wireless networks and select the network called WiFi-XXXX (XXXX is a random 4 digit alpha numeric code).

 

You can also select the network called WiFi-XXXX-5G if you wish to connect to the 5GHz network. The 5GHz network provides faster Wi-Fi speed (if your device supports it) but less coverage. It's ideal for devices such as Smart TV and gaming consoles if they are close to your router.


3. Enter the Wireless Password/PIN. By default, the password can be found printed on the barcode sticker on the underside of the router.

 

image.png

 

That’s it, you should be connected now! Test that you're connected to the Internet using one of the devices in your network.

 

For assistance with modem config, please check How to set up your TP-Link VR1600v modem

 

If you have any trouble getting online, reach out on TPG Community or give us a call on 13 14 23 and we’ll be happy to help.

 

 

 

 

 

→ You've Determined: You have a Pay TV service

 

Equipment you will need

1. Your TPG Modem Router.

 

image.png

 

 

 

2. An NBN Network Connection Box. If your home has been connected to the NBN before, there may already be an NBN Network Connection Box plugged in at your premises. 

(Note: If there is no NBN Connection Box, we’ll deliver one along with your modem or arrange a technician to come and install it for you)

 

image.png

 

 

Connecting your equipment

 

Connecting your NBN Connection Box

Ensure that your NBN Connection Box is plugged in correctly.

 

image.png

 

 

1. Connect the supplied power cable from the back of your NBN Connection Box to your power socket.

 

2. Connect the supplied white coaxial cable from the white plate on the back of the NBN Connection Box to the end of the supplied splitter marked "OUT".
      2A. Connect the end of the splitter marked "IN" to the coaxial wall socket.

      2B. Connect the Cable/Pay TV coaxial cable to the other end of the splitter marked "OUT".

(Note: please ensure all the coaxial cables are screwed on tightly on both ends)

 

Connecting your TPG Modem Router

 

image.png

 

1. Connect the power port on the back of your modem to your power socket (marked as number 1 in the diagram)


2. Connect the Ethernet Cable (Yellow cable) on the yellow port labelled as UNI-D1 at the back of the NBN Connection Box (marked as number 2 in the diagram) to the blue WAN port on the back of the modem.


3. Connect your telephone handset (marked as number 3 in the diagram) to Phone1 port on the back of your modem.


4. Connect your computer (marked as number 4 in the diagram) to any of the 4 Yellow LAN ports on the back of your modem.

 

 

Wait for NBN Activation

Important Note: It may take up to 30 working days for your TPG NBN service to be connected.

 

Once you receive confirmation from TPG that your NBN service  is active, turn on your router and leave it for up to 30 mins as your router is retrieving and saving the required settings from TPG to connect automatically. When this is completed, the Internet light on the front of your router will become solid green.

 

image.png

 

 

 

Connecting Your Devices

You can use additional Ethernet cables to connect other devices such as laptops or gaming consoles to any of the 4 yellow LAN ports.

 

If you are connecting via wireless (Wi-FI), please follow the steps below.

 

1. Make sure that wireless (Wi-Fi) is enabled on your devices.


2. Using your wireless device, scan the wireless networks and select the network called WiFi-XXXX (XXXX is a random 4 digit alpha numeric code).

 

You can also select the network called WiFi-XXXX-5G if you wish to connect to the 5GHz network. The 5GHz network provides faster Wi-Fi speed (if your device supports it) but less coverage. It's ideal for devices such as Smart TV and gaming consoles if they are close to your router.


3. Enter the Wireless Password/PIN. By default, the password can be found printed on the barcode
sticker on the underside of the router.

 

image.png

 

That’s it, you should be connected now! Test that you're connected to the Internet using one of the devices in your network.

 

If you need any further help getting set up, please call us on 13 14 23 or reach out to us on TPG Community and we’ll be happy to help.

 

 

New TP-Link VX420-G2H modem router

 

Equipment you will need

 

1. Your TPG Modem Router

g2hPIC.png

 

 

2. An NBN Network Connection Box. If your home has been connected to the NBN before, there may already be an NBN Network Connection Box plugged in at your premises

(Note: If there is no NBN Connection Box, we’ll deliver one along with your modem or arrange a technician to come and install it for you)image.png

 

 

Connecting your equipment

 

g2hHFC.png

 

  1. Connect the supplied power cable from the back of your NBN Connection Box to your power socket.
  2. Connect the supplied white coaxial cable from the white plate on the back of your NBN Connection Box straight to your coaxial wall socket.
  3. Connect the power cable from your modem's Power port to your power outlet. (marked with a 1 in the diagram)
  4. Connect the supplied yellow Ethernet cable from your modem's blue WAN port to the yellow UNI-D1 port on your NBN Connection Box (marked with a 2 in the diagram).
  5. To plug in devices via Ethernet cable, connect the Ethernet cables to any of the four yellow LAN ports on your modem (marked with a 3 in the diagram).
  6. If a Phone Service is included in your plan and you would like to use it, plug your handset into the green Phone port on your modem (marked with a 4 in the diagram).

 

Wait for NBN Activation

Important Note: It may take up to 30 working days for your TPG NBN service to be connected.

 

Once you receive confirmation from TPG that your NBN service  is active, turn on your router and leave it for up to 30 mins as your router is retrieving and saving the required settings from TPG to connect automatically. When this is completed, the Internet light on the front of your router will become solid green.

g2hLIGHT.png

 

 

Connecting Your Devices

 

You can use additional Ethernet cables to connect other devices such as laptops or gaming consoles to any of the 4 yellow LAN ports.

 

If you are connecting via wireless (Wi-FI), please follow the steps below.

 

  1. Make sure that wireless (Wi-Fi) is enabled on your devices.
  2. Using your wireless device, scan the wireless networks and select the network called WiFi-XXXXXX (XXXXXX is a random 6 digit alpha numeric code). 
    • 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 2.4GHz WiFi.
  3. Enter the Wireless Password/PIN. By default, the password can be found printed on the barcode sticker on the underside of the routerg2hWirelessSticker.png

     

That’s it, you should be connected now! Test that you're connected to the Internet using one of the devices in your network.

 

For assistance with modem config, please check Setup and Configuration for TP-Link VX420-G2H modem/router

 

If you need a hand with anything in the future, you can reach out to us on TPG Community or give us a call on 13 14 23 and we’ll be happy to help.

 

 

Article update provided by @BasilDV and @Arfan