Set up your nbn® FTTB/FTTN

Your modem will take care of the hard stuff like internet settings, but we’ll need your help to plug it in. The main cables you need will come in the box, and you can grab extra Ethernet cables from the shops if you need them. 

 

Choose your modem to get started:

VX420-G2V Modem
 VX420-G2V Modem
Smart Modem Gateway VX420-G2H
 Smart Modem Gateway (VX420-G2H)
VX220-G2V Modem
 VX220-G2V Modem
TPLinkVR1600v_mini
 TP-Link VR1600v
HuaweiHG658+HG659icon100
 TPG modem not listed here?
See Guides for older modems.
BYO Modem-Nighthawk
 Don't have a TPG modem?
See Guides for non-TPG modems.

 

How to plug in your VX420-G2V Modem for nbn FTTB/N

  1. First, make sure you’ve got a message from us asking you to plug in your nbn modem. We need to get your connection ready on our side before you plug in.
  2. Find your phone wall socket – you probably already have a modem plugged in from your last internet service. Unplug any old modem from the phone wall socket and power outlet.
  3. Use the power cable to connect your modem's Power port to a power outlet.
  4. Use the phone cable to connect your modem’s grey DSL port to your phone wall socket.
  5. Turn on the power outlet and press your modem’s ON/OFF button.
  6. Leave your modem alone for 30 minutes while it runs through its automatic setup.
  7. Check the Internet light on your modem. If it’s green, you’re online and you can start connecting your devices.
     
    No green light? Call us on 1300 997 271 and we can help you out.
    VX420G2V Lights
  8. You'll find the default Wi-Fi name and password on your modem's barcode sticker. If you want to change your Wi-Fi name or password, use this guide.
    VX420G2V BARCODE
  9. Your devices will automatically connect to the best Wi-Fi possible. If your Wi-Fi’s running slow, check out Improving Wi-Fi Signal.
  10. For online gaming or HD/4K streaming, Ethernet is better than Wi-Fi. If you have extra Ethernet cables, you can connect up to 4 devices to your modem’s yellow LAN ports.
  11. To use your TPG Voice phone service, just plug a handset into your modem’s green Phone port.
    Wiring Diagram (NBN FTTB-N) - G2V
  12. You’re now good to go.
     
    If you don’t want to keep your old modem, see if your local council has any eWaste recycling facilities.

 

How to plug in your Smart Modem Gateway (VX420-G2H) for nbn FTTB/N

  1. First, make sure you’ve got a message from us asking you to plug in your nbn modem. We need to get your connection ready on our side before you plug in.
  2. Find your phone wall socket – you probably already have a modem plugged in from your last internet service. Unplug any old modem from the phone wall socket and power outlet.
  3. Use the power cable to connect your modem's Power port to a power outlet.
  4. Use the phone cable to connect your modem’s grey DSL port to your phone wall socket.
  5. Turn on the power outlet and press your modem’s ON/OFF button.
  6. Leave your modem alone for 30 minutes while it runs through its automatic setup.
  7. Check the Internet light on your modem. If it’s green, you’re online and you can start connecting your devices.
     
    No green light? Call us on 1300 997 271 and we can help you out.
    VX420-G2H LED FTTB-N

  8. You'll find the default Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password on your modem's barcode sticker. If you want to change your Wi-Fi name or password, use this guide.

    VX420-G2h Barcode
  9. Your devices will automatically connect to the best Wi-Fi possible. If your Wi-Fi’s running slow, check out Improving Wi-Fi Signal.
  10. For online gaming or HD/4K streaming, Ethernet is better than Wi-Fi. If you have extra Ethernet cables, you can connect up to 4 devices to your modem’s yellow LAN ports.
  11. To use your TPG Voice phone service, just plug a handset into your modem’s green Phone port.
    Wiring Diagram (NBN FTTB-N) - G2H

  12. You’re now good to go.
     
    If you don’t want to keep your old modem, see if your local council has any eWaste recycling facilities.

Note for nbn services with 4G Backup: A green 4G light means that your modem has automatically connected 4G Backup because your nbn service is unavailable. This can happen while we're still setting up your nbn, or during an outage or planned maintenance.

Your TPG Voice phone will not work on 4G Backup.

If the 4G light has stayed on for a long time, please call us on 1300 997 271.

VX420G2H 4G Light

 

How to plug in your VX220-G2V Modem for nbn FTTB/N

  1. First, make sure you’ve got a message from us asking you to plug in your nbn modem. We need to get your connection ready on our side before you plug in.
  2. Find your phone wall socket – you probably already have a modem plugged in from your last internet service. Unplug any old modem from the phone wall socket and power outlet.
  3. Use the power cable to connect your modem's Power port to a power outlet.
  4. Use the phone cable to connect your modem’s grey DSL port to your phone wall socket.
  5. Turn on the power outlet and press your modem’s ON/OFF button.
  6. Leave your modem alone for 30 minutes while it runs through its automatic setup.
  7. Check the Internet light on your modem. If it’s blue, you’re online and you can start connecting your devices.
     
    No blue light? Call us on 1300 997 271 and we can help you out.
    VX220G2V-LED
  8. You'll find the default Wi-Fi name and password on your modem's barcode sticker. If you want to change your Wi-Fi name or password, use this guide.
    VX220-G2V Barcode
  9. Your devices will automatically connect to the best Wi-Fi possible. If your Wi-Fi’s running slow, check out Improving Wi-Fi Signal.
  10. For online gaming or HD/4K streaming, Ethernet is better than Wi-Fi. If you have extra Ethernet cables, you can connect up to 4 devices to your modem’s yellow LAN ports.
  11. To use your TPG Voice phone service, just plug a handset into your modem’s green Phone port.
    Wiring Diagram (NBN FTTB-N) - 220G2V
  12. You’re now good to go.
     
    If you don’t want to keep your old modem, see if your local council has any eWaste recycling facilities.

 

How to plug in your TP-Link VR1600v for nbn FTTB/N

  1. First, make sure you’ve got a message from us asking you to plug in your nbn modem. We need to get your connection ready on our side before you plug in.
  2. Find your phone wall socket – you probably already have a modem plugged in from your last internet service. Unplug any old modem from the phone wall socket and power outlet.
  3. Use the power cable to connect your modem's Power port to a power outlet.
  4. Use the phone cable to connect your modem’s grey DSL port to your phone wall socket.
  5. Turn on the power outlet and press your modem’s Power button.
  6. Leave your modem alone for 30 minutes while it runs through its automatic setup.
  7. Check the Internet light on your modem. If it’s green, you’re online and you can start connecting your devices.
     
    No green light? Call us on 1300 997 271 and we can help you out.
    VR1600v Modem Green Internet light

  8. You'll find the default Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password on your modem's barcode sticker. If you want to change your Wi-Fi name or password, use this guide.

    TP-Link VR1600v Barcode
  9. Your devices will automatically connect to the best Wi-Fi possible. If your Wi-Fi’s running slow, check out Improving Wi-Fi Signal.
  10. For online gaming or HD/4K streaming, Ethernet is better than Wi-Fi. If you have extra Ethernet cables, you can connect up to 4 devices to your modem’s yellow LAN ports.
  11. To use your TPG Voice phone service, just plug a handset into your modem’s grey Phone 1 port.
    Wiring Diagram (NBN FTTB-N) - VR1600V

  12. You’re now good to go.
     
    If you don’t want to keep your old modem, see if your local council has any eWaste recycling facilities.

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