D-Link DSL-2888A Wireless AC1600 Dual-Band Gigabit
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.
Please choose your NBN technology type below for Setup help for the D-Link DSL-3785 Wireless AC1200 Dual-Band Gigabit.
→ You've Determined: You have an NBN FTTP / Fixed Wireless service
Please follow the steps below to set up your D-Link DSL-3785 Wireless AC1200 Dual-Band Gigabit.
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 WAN port on your D-Link modem (An email with the provisioned UNI-D port number will be sent to you once service installation date has been confirmed).
3. Plug in the power cable and turn your D-Link modem on using the power button on the side.
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 Wi-Fi.
5. Open a web browser (Chrome, FireFox, etc.) and type http://dlinkrouter.local./ or http://192.168.1.1 on the address bar.
6. Enter your D-Link password (if this was not changed, the default password is printed on the label found on the back/bottom of your modem).
7. Go to Settings > Internet.
8. Under WAN Access Type, select Residential Gateway/Ethernet, then Interface = ETH0.
Make sure to Enable the interface.
9. VLAN Tag: Disabled.
10. Select the PPPoE under the "My Internet Connection is:", then type your TPG username and password.
11. Leave all the other details in their default settings.
12. Click Save to apply the settings.
→ You've Determined: You have an NBN FTTN/FTTB service
Please follow the steps below to set up your D-Link DSL-3785 Wireless AC1200 Dual-Band Gigabit.
1. Plug a phone cable from your telephone wall socket into the grey Broadband port on your D-Link modem.
2. Plug in the power cable and turn your D-Link modem on using the power button on the side.
3. 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 Wi-Fi.
4. Open a web browser (Chrome, FireFox, etc.) and type http://dlinkrouter.local./ or http://192.168.1.1 on the address bar.
5. Enter your D-Link password (if this was not changed, the default password is printed on the label found on the back/bottom of your modem).
6. Go to Settings > Internet.
7. Under WAN Access Type, choose VDSL, then Interface: PTM0 and Enable the interface.
8. VLAN Tag: Enable, VLAN: 2 if you are under the bundled (Internet and VoIP) NBN plan.
Disable if your are under the NBN BYO / Data only plan.
9. Select the PPPoE under the "My Internet Connection is:", then type your TPG username and password.
10. Leave all the other details in their default settings.
11. Click Save to apply the settings.
→ You've Determined: You have an NBN FTTC service
Please follow the steps below to set up your D-Link DSL-3785 Wireless AC1200 Dual-Band Gigabit.
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 WAN port on your D-Link modem.
3. Plug in the power cable and turn your D-Link modem on using the power button on the side.
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 Wi-Fi.
5. Open a web browser (Chrome, FireFox, etc.) and type http://dlinkrouter.local./ or http://192.168.1.1 on the address bar.
6. Enter your D-Link password (if this was not changed, the default password is printed on the label found on the back/bottom of your modem).
7. Go to Settings > Internet.
8. Under WAN Access Type, select Residential Gateway/Ethernet, then Interface = ETH0.
Make sure to Enable the interface.
9. VLAN Tag: Enable, VLAN: 2 if you are under the bundled (Internet and VoIP) NBN plan.
Disable if your are under the NBN BYO / Data only plan.
10. Select the PPPoE under the "My Internet Connection is:", then type your TPG username and password.
11. Leave all the other details in their default settings.
12. Click Save to apply the settings.
→ You've Determined: You have an NBN HFC service
Please follow the steps below to set up your D-Link DSL-3785 Wireless AC1200 Dual-Band Gigabit.
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 WAN port on your D-Link modem
3. Plug in the power cable and turn your D-Link modem on using the power button on the side.
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 Wi-Fi.
5. Open a web browser (Chrome, FireFox, etc.) and type http://dlinkrouter.local./ or http://192.168.1.1 on the address bar.
6. Enter your D-Link password (if this was not changed, the default password is printed on the label found on the back/bottom of your modem).
7. Go to Settings > Internet.
8. Under WAN Access Type, select Residential Gateway/Ethernet, then Interface = ETH0.
Make sure to Enable the interface.
9. VLAN Tag: Enable, VLAN: 2 if you are under the bundled (Internet and VoIP) NBN plan.
Disable if your are under the NBN BYO / Data only plan.
10. Select the PPPoE under the "My Internet Connection is:", then type your TPG username and password.
11. Leave all the other details in their default settings.
12. Click Save to apply the settings.
Your D-Link DSL-2888A Wireless AC1600 should now be online. If you are still having issues, please call us on 1300 997 271.
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