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How to set up TP-Link Archer C9 BYO router for NBN

BasilDV
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‎22-02-2022 03:31 PM

TP-Link Archer C9

This article provides modem setup advice for NBN services to get you up and running in just a few simple steps;

 

First:

You need to know the technology type used to supply your NBN service.

 

Your NBN technology type can be found in the Installation email we sent to you prior to your NBN service activation. Simply search for nbnorders@tpg.com.au nbn installation confirmed in your email inbox to find this email.

 

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Please choose your NBN technology type below for Setup help for the TP-Link Archer C9. 

 

 

 

 

 

→ You've Determined: You have an NBN FTTP / Fixed Wireless service

 

Please follow the steps below to set up your TP-Link Archer C9.

 

1. Ensure your NBN Connection Box is turned on.

 

2. Plug an Ethernet cable from the designated UNI-D port on your NBN Connection Box into the blue Internet port on your TP-Link router. (An email with the provisioned UNI-D port number will be sent to you once service installation date has been confirmed)

 

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3. Plug in the power cable and turn your TP-Link router on using the Power button.

 

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4. Connect a computer or any device to your router via Ethernet cable or Wi-Fi and go to http://192.168.0.1 in your browser.

 

5. Login with your TP-Link router’s username and password. By default, these are:
      Username: admin
      Password: admin

 

6. Select Advanced, Network then Internet.

 

7. Select PPPoE for Internet Connection Type.

 

8. Enter your TPG Username and Password.

 

9. Click Save.

 

10. Select IPTV/VLAN.

 

11. Select Wireless Router Mode.

 

12. Tick the Enable checkbox for IPTV/VLAN for bundled plan but leave it off/disabled if you're on a data only plan..

 

13. (For bundled plan) Select Select Custom for ISP Profile..

 

14. (For bundled plan) In the textbox next to Internet for VLAN ID enter 2  and 0 (zero) for VLAN Priority.

Note: VLAN tag is for NBN Fixed Wireless only.

 

15. Click Save.

 

 

Your TP-Link Archer C9 should now be online. If you are still having issues, please call us on 1300 997 271 for further assistance.

 

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 → You've Determined: You have an NBN FTTC service

 

Please follow the steps below to set up your TP-Link Archer C9.

 

1. Ensure your NBN Connection Device is turned on.

 

2. Plug an Ethernet cable from the yellow Gateway port on your NBN Connection Device into the blue Internet port on your TP-Link router.

 

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3. Plug in the power cable and turn your TP-Link router on using the Power button.

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4. Connect your computer or any device to the router via Ethernet cable or Wi-Fi and go to http://192.168.0.1 in your browser.

 

5. Login with your TP-Link router’s username and password. By default, these are:

     Username: admin
     Password: admin

 

6. Select Advanced, Network then Internet.

 

7. Select PPPoE for Internet Connection Type.

 

8. Enter your TPG Username and Password.

 

9. Click Save.

 

10. Select IPTV/VLAN.

 

11. Select Wireless Router Mode.

 

12. Tick the Enable checkbox for IPTV/VLAN for bundled plan but leave it off/disabled if you're on a data only plan..

 

13. (For bundled plan) Select Select Custom for ISP Profile..

 

14. (For bundled plan) In the textbox next to Internet for VLAN ID enter 2  and 0 (zero) for VLAN Priority.

 

15. Click Save.

 

Your TP-Link Archer C9 should now be online. If you are still having issues, please call us on 1300 997 271 for further assistance.

 

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 → You've Determined: You have an NBN HFC service

 

 

Please follow the steps below to set up your TP-Link Archer C9.

 

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 Internet port on your TP-Link router.

 

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3. Plug in the power cable and turn your TP-Link router on using the Power button.

 

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4. Connect your computer or any device to the router via Ethernet cable or Wi-Fi and go to http://192.168.0.1 in your browser.

 

5. Login with your TP-Link router’s username and password. By default, these are:

     Username: admin
     Password: admin

 

6. Select Advanced, Network then Internet.

 

7. Select PPPoE for Internet Connection Type.

 

8. Enter your TPG Username and Password.

 

9. Click Save.

 

10. Select IPTV/VLAN.

 

11. Select Wireless Router Mode.

 

12. Tick the Enable checkbox for IPTV/VLAN for bundled plan but leave it off/disabled if you're on a data only plan..

 

13. (For bundled plan) Select Select Custom for ISP Profile..

 

14. (For bundled plan) In the textbox next to Internet for VLAN ID enter 2  and 0 (zero) for VLAN Priority.

 

15. Click Save.

 

Your TP-Link Archer C9 should now be online. If you are still having issues, please call us on 1300 997 271 for further assistance.

 

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Our technical team will assist in providing you with the basic settings in order to set-up your equipment and connect to the internet. For further assistance and advanced set-up or configuration, please contact the equipment manufacturer.

 

 

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