You'll need to plug in your modem and change some settings to get it working with TPG nbn FTTC.

  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 and nbn Connection Device (NCD) – you probably already have a modem plugged in from your last internet service. Unplug any old modem from the NCD and power outlet.
    If your NCD is missing, please call us on 1300 023 575.
  3. Use the Ethernet cable to connect your modem’s yellow LAN 4 port to your NCD's yellow Gateway port.

    D-Link DSL-4320L LAN Port
  4. Use the power cable to connect the Power port on your modem to a power outlet. Press the modem's Power button to turn it on.

    D-Link DSL-4320L Power Button
  5. To connect devices to the WiFi, you'll find the default WiFi name and password on your modem's barcode sticker.
  6. If you have extra Ethernet cables, you can connect up to 3 devices to your modem’s other LAN ports.
    D-Link DSL-4320L All LAN Ports
  7. Open your web browser and go to: https://192.168.1.1 or https://dlinkrouter.local

  8. Log in with the default username "admin" and the default password "admin" on your modem's barcode sticker. If you have custom login details, use those instead.

  9. Select Internet > Advanced Settings.

  10. For WAN Access Type, choose Residential Gateway.

  11. Set Ether WAN Port to LAN 4.

  12. If you have a bundled nbn & phone plan: Enable Tagged VLAN. For VLAN ID, enter 2, and for VLAN Priority, enter 0.

  13. Set Internet Connection to Username/Password Connection (PPPoE).

  14. Enter your TPG username and password.
    Your TPG username can be found in emails from us about your TPG order. If you've forgotten your password, reset your password.

  15. Hit Save and you're good to go.
    Can't get online? Call us on 1300 997 271 and we'll help you.

You'll need to plug in your modem and change some settings to get it working with TPG nbn HFC.

  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 and nbn Connection Device (NCD) – you probably already have a modem plugged in from your last internet service. Unplug any old modem from the NCD and power outlet.
    If your NCD is missing, please call us on 1300 023 575.

  3. Use the Ethernet cable to connect your modem’s blue WAN port to your NCD's UNI-D1 port or 2.5G port.

    TP-Link AX6000-WAN Port
  4. Use the power cable to connect your modem's Power port to a power outlet. Press your modem's Power button to turn it on.

    TP-Link AX6000-Power
  5. To connect devices to the WiFi, you'll find the default WiFi name and password on your modem's barcode sticker.
  6. If you have extra Ethernet cables, you can connect up to 4 devices to your modem’s yellow LAN ports.
  7. Open your web browser and go to: https://192.168.1.1

  8. Log in with the default username "admin" and the default password "admin" on your modem's barcode sticker. If you have custom login details, use those instead.

  9. Select Advanced > Network.

  10. Hit Internet.

  11. Set Internet Connection Type to PPPoE.

  12. Enter your TPG username and password.
    Your TPG username can be found in emails from us about your TPG order. If you've forgotten your password, reset your password.

  13. If you have a bundled nbn & phone plan: Select IPTV and tick the Enable box for IPTV. Set ISP Profile to Custom. For Internet VLAN ID, enter 2. For Internet VLAN Priority, enter 0. Enable 802.1Q Tag.

  14. Hit Save and you're good to go.
    Can't get online? Call us on 1300 997 271 and we'll help you.

You'll need to plug in your modem and change some settings to get it working with TPG nbn FTTC.

  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 and nbn Connection Device (NCD) – you probably already have a modem plugged in from your last internet service. Unplug any old modem from the NCD and power outlet.
    If your NCD is missing, please call us on 1300 023 575.
  3. Use the Ethernet cable to connect your modem’s blue WAN port to your NCD's yellow Gateway port.

    TP-Link AX6000-WAN Port
  4. Use the power cable to connect the Power port on your modem to a power outlet. Press your modem's Power button to turn it on.

    TP-Link AX6000-Power
  5. To connect devices to the WiFi, you'll find the default WiFi name and password on your modem's barcode sticker.
  6. If you have extra Ethernet cables, you can connect up to 8 devices to your modem’s LAN ports.
  7. Open your web browser and go to: https://192.168.1.1

  8. Log in with the default username "admin" and the default password "admin" on your modem's barcode sticker. If you have custom login details, use those instead.

  9. Select Advanced NetworkInternet.

  10. Set Internet Connection Type to PPPoE.

  11. Enter your TPG username and password.
    Your TPG username can be found in emails from us about your TPG order. If you've forgotten your password, reset your password.

  12. If you have a bundled nbn & phone plan: Select IPTV and enable IPTV. Set ISP Profile to Custom. For Internet VLAN ID, enter 2 and for Internet VLAN Priority, enter 0. Enable 802.1Q Tag.

  13. Hit Save and you're good to go.
    Can't get online? Call us on 1300 997 271 and we'll help you.

You'll need to plug in your modem and change some settings to get it working with TPG nbn FTTP.

  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 nbn Connection Box (NCB) – this is usually installed on the inside of an exterior wall in your home, sometimes in the garage. Unplug any old modem from the nbn Connection Box and power outlet.

  3. Use the Ethernet cable to connect your modem's blue WAN port to your NCB's UNI-D1 port.
    The message from us will tell you if you need to use a different UNI-D port.

    TP-Link AX6000-WAN Port
  4. Use the power cable to connect your modem's Power port to a power outlet. Press your modem's Power button to turn it on.

    TP-Link AX6000-Power
  5. To connect devices to the WiFi, you'll find the default WiFi name and password on your modem's barcode sticker.
  6. If you have extra Ethernet cables, you can connect up to 8 devices to your modem’s LAN ports.
  7. Open your web browser and go to: https://192.168.1.1

  8. Log in with the default username "admin" and default password "admin" on your modem's barcode sticker. If you have custom login details, use those instead.

  9. Select Advanced, then Network.

  10. Hit Internet.

  11. Set Internet Connection Type to PPPoE.

  12. Enter your TPG username and password.
    Your TPG username can be found in emails from us about your TPG order. If you've forgotten your password, reset your password.

  13. Hit Save and you're good to go.
    Can't get online? Call us on 1300 997 271 and we'll help you.

If you can't get calls on your TPG Voice service, these steps will help you identify the issue.

TPG Voice is a VoIP phone service that works over the internet.

  1. Is your phone service still new? If it was only ordered recently, we'll send you and email and SMS when it's ready to use.

    If you're moving an existing phone number to TPG: After your internet is connected, it can take another 5 days to transfer your number. During this time you'll be make calls using a temporary number, but you won't get calls.
  2. Is your internet working? Your phone service can't work without internet.

    You can check your address for an internet outage or planned maintenance on our Network Status page.

  3. Find your modem and make sure your phone and all cables are plugged in securely and not damaged.

    You’ll need to replace any broken or chewed cables. If your phone is damaged, please replace it or contact the seller for a warranty claim.

  4. Make sure your phone has power.

    Wireless phones may have batteries that need to be recharged or replaced.

  5. Turn off your modem’s power outlet for at least 5 minutes.

  6. Turn the outlet back on and wait for your modem’s Internet light to come on, then see if you can get a call.

    Internet Light example
  7. Still can’t get calls? Use another phone to call us on 13 14 23 or contact us on our Live Chat and we'll help you.

If your Wi-Fi's running slow, these steps will help you identify the issue.

  1. Stand next to your modem and run a speed test.

    Wi-Fi usually has a range of 30 metres indoors, but this can be reduced by walls and other obstacles between your devices and your modem.

  2. If your Wi-Fi is only slow in certain parts of your home, check out our guide on improving Wi-Fi signal.

  3. Make sure that the device you’re using to run speeds tests is the only one connected to your modem. Unplug all other devices from your modem’s Ethernet ports and turn off other devices that are connected to the Wi-Fi.

    If you're using a phone, turn off 4G/5G data to make sure that your phone is using the Wi-Fi.

  4. On your one device, close all other apps using the internet, then run a speed test.

  5. If your speed has improved on a single device, you may be running more devices or apps than your connection can handle at the same time. Some apps run in the background - you should close them if you don't need them.

    If you need your internet to support more devices or apps at the same time, please call us on 13 14 23 to see if you can switch to a different type of internet service that will better suit your needs.

  6. Wi-Fi still slow? If you have a TPG modem, please call us on 13 14 23 and we'll help you out.

    If you have a third-party modem, please check the manufacturer's website for support.

Here’s how you can set up a compatible bring-your-own (BYO) modem for TPG nbn HFC.

Your nbn Phone service and included calls are not available if you use a BYO modem.

Select one of the links below to jump to a query:

Modem compatibility

To work on TPG nbn HFC, your modem must:

  • Be nbn-ready and able to support your nbn plan speed
  • Support PPPoE connections by Ethernet WAN

For a list of modems tested by our team, see nbn BYO modem requirements.

 

General nbn® HFC setup guide for any modem

All modems are different. If this advice doesn’t work for your modem, check the manufacturer’s website for a guide on how to plug in and enter the TPG settings.

  1. Find your nbn Connection Box (NCB) – this should be connected to your cable wall socket, which may be near another cable wall socket for a cable TV service. Unplug any old modem from the nbn Connection Box and power outlet.
    If your NCB is missing, please call us on 1300 023 575.
  2. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your modem's WAN or LAN/WAN port to your NCB's UNI-D1 or 2.5G port.
    NCBs with 2.5G ports were supplied from 1 October 2024.
  3. Use the power cable to connect your modem's Power port to a power outlet, then turn it on.
    If your modem has a power button or switch, turn it on.
    nbn HFC plugin example diagram
  4. Connect a device to your modem. You can use an Ethernet cable to connect a device to one of the LAN or Ethernet ports, or connect via WiFi.
    The default WiFi name (SSID) and password can be found on your modem’s barcode sticker.
    Barcode sticker example - WiFi details
  5. On your connected device, open your web browser and go to your modem’s gateway address (e.g. http://192.168.1.1). The gateway address and login details can be found on the barcode sticker
    Modems may have a login username and password, or just a password.
    Barcode sticker example - Admin login details
  6. Make sure your modem has the following settings. If you’re not sure how to do this, check the manufacturer’s website for a guide.
     
    Mode/Modulation: WAN
    Connection Type: PPPoE
     
  7. You’ll need to enter your TPG username and password for the PPPoE connection. Your username is in emails from us about your TPG order, and on your TPG invoice.
    If you forgot your password, you can reset it.
  8. Save your settings and wait 5-10 minutes for your modem to connect.
  9. You should now be online. If you can’t view a website or notice a red or unlit Internet light on your modem, call us on 1300 997 271 for help.
    We’re fully trained on TPG modems, but please note that there may be limited support for your BYO modem.
    Modem LED example - Internet light

 

nbn® HFC setup guides for popular modems

The make and model of your modem can be found on its barcode sticker.

Choose your modem:

Can't find your modem? Check the manufacturer's website for a setup guide on how to plug in and enter the TPG Broadband Settings.

Here’s how you can set up a compatible bring-your-own (BYO) modem for TPG nbn FTTC.

Your nbn Phone service and included calls are not available if you use a BYO modem.

Select one of the links below to jump to a query:

Modem compatibility

To work on TPG nbn FTTC, your modem must:

  • Be nbn-ready and able to support your nbn plan speed
  • Support PPPoE connections by Ethernet WAN

For a list of modems tested by our team, see nbn BYO modem requirements.

 

General nbn® FTTC setup guide for any modem

All modems are different. If this advice doesn’t work for your modem, check the manufacturer’s website for a guide on how to plug in and enter the TPG settings.

  1. Find your nbn Connection Device (NCD) – this should be connected to your phone wall socket. Unplug any old modem from the nbn Connection Device and power outlet.
    If your NCD is missing, please call us on 1300 023 575.
  2. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your modem's WAN or LAN/WAN port to your NCD's Gateway port.
  3. Use the power cable to connect your modem's Power port to a power outlet, then turn it on.
    If your modem has a power button or switch, turn it on.
    nbn FTTC plugin example diagram
  4. Connect a device to your modem. You can use an Ethernet cable to connect a device to one of the LAN or Ethernet ports, or connect via WiFi.
    The default WiFi name (SSID) and password can be found on your modem’s barcode sticker.
    Barcode sticker example - WiFi details
  5. On your connected device, open your web browser and go to your modem’s gateway address (e.g. http://192.168.1.1). The gateway address and login details can be found on the barcode sticker
    Modems may have a login username and password, or just a password.
    Barcode sticker example - Admin login details
  6. Make sure your modem has the following settings. If you’re not sure how to do this, check the manufacturer’s website for a guide.
     
    Mode/Modulation: WAN
    Connection Type: PPPoE
     
  7. You’ll need to enter your TPG username and password for the PPPoE connection. Your username is in emails from us about your TPG order, and on your TPG invoice.
    If you forgot your password, you can reset it.
  8. Save your settings and wait 5-10 minutes for your modem to connect.
  9. You should now be online. If you can’t view a website or notice a red or unlit Internet light on your modem, call us on 1300 997 271 for help.
    We’re fully trained on TPG modems, but please note that there may be limited support for your BYO modem.
    Modem LED example - Internet light

 

nbn® FTTC setup guides for popular modems

The make and model of your modem can be found on its barcode sticker.

Choose your modem:

Can't find your modem? Check the manufacturer's website for a setup guide on how to plug in and enter the TPG Broadband Settings.

Here’s how you can set up a compatible bring-your-own (BYO) modem for TPG nbn FTTP.

Your nbn Phone service and included calls are not available if you use a BYO modem.

Select one of the links below to jump to a query:

Modem compatibility

To work on TPG nbn FTTP, your modem must:

  • Be nbn-ready and able to support your nbn plan speed
  • Support PPPoE connections by Ethernet WAN

For a list of modems tested by our team, see nbn BYO modem requirements.

 

General nbn® FTTP setup guide for any modem

All modems are different. If this advice doesn’t work for your modem, check the manufacturer’s website for a guide on how to plug in and enter the TPG settings.

  1. Find your nbn Connection Box (NCB) – this is usually installed on the inside of an exterior wall in your home, sometimes in the garage. Unplug any old modem from the nbn Connection Box and power outlet.
  2. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your modem's WAN or LAN/WAN port to your NCB's UNI-D1 port.
    Our email/SMS will tell you if you need to use a different UNI-D port.
  3. Use the power cable to connect your modem's Power port to a power outlet, then turn it on.
    If your modem has a power button or switch, turn it on.
    nbn FTTP plugin example diagram
  4. Connect a device to your modem. You can use an Ethernet cable to connect a device to one of the LAN or Ethernet ports, or connect via WiFi.
    The default WiFi name (SSID) and password can be found on your modem’s barcode sticker.
    Barcode sticker example - WiFi details
  5. On your connected device, open your web browser and go to your modem’s gateway address (e.g. http://192.168.1.1). The gateway address and login details can be found on the barcode sticker
    Modems may have a login username and password, or just a password.
    Barcode sticker example - Admin login details
  6. Make sure your modem has the following settings. If you’re not sure how to do this, check the manufacturer’s website for a guide.
     
    Mode/Modulation: WAN
    Connection Type: PPPoE
     
  7. You’ll need to enter your TPG username and password for the PPPoE connection. Your username is in emails from us about your TPG order, and on your TPG invoice.
    If you forgot your password, you can reset it.
  8. Save your settings and wait 5-10 minutes for your modem to connect.
  9. You should now be online. If you can’t view a website or notice a red or unlit Internet light on your modem, call us on 1300 997 271 for help.
    We’re fully trained on TPG modems, but please note that there may be limited support for your BYO modem.
    Modem LED example - Internet light

 

nbn® FTTP setup guides for popular modems

The make and model of your modem can be found on its barcode sticker.

Choose your modem:

Can't find your modem? Check the manufacturer's website for a setup guide on how to plug in and enter the TPG Broadband Settings.

Whether you’re re-using a modem from your previous nbn® provider or you bought one from your local computer store, most nbn modems will work with TPG nbn. However, there are a few exceptions that we'll explain here.

Select one of the links below to jump to a query:

High speed nbn® modem requirements

This advice is for standard nbn plans. If you have a high-speed nbn Superfast or Ultrafast plan, see High speed nbn modem requirements.

 

Basic BYO nbn® modem requirements

To work on TPG nbn, your modem must:

  • Be nbn-ready and able to support your nbn plan speed;
  • Support PPPoE connections;
  • (For nbn FTTB/FTTN only) Support VDSL2 connections and SOS/ROC;
  • (For all other types of nbn) Support connections by Ethernet WAN.

Important: If you got TPG nbn with a TPG modem, and then replaced it with a BYO modem, your BYO modem must support VLAN tagging.

 

Modems from previous nbn® providers

Previous nbn® provider Compatible with TPG nbn®?
Telstra ✅ Compatible
Optus ❌ Not compatible
Dodo ✅ Compatible
Belong ✅ Compatible
TPG ✅ Compatible
Vodafone ✅ Compatible

 

Modems purchased independently

Most nbn-ready modems bought within the past few years will work. Less modems work on nbn FTTB/FTTN because it needs modems to support VDSL2 connections and SOS/ROC.

You can find the make and model of your modem on its barcode sticker.

Manufacturer Modem nbn® FTTB/FTTN All other nbn® types
Amazon Eero 6 ❌ Not compatible ✅ Compatible*
Amazon Eero Pro 6 ❌ Not compatible ✅ Compatible*
ASUS AC1200 ✅ Compatible ✅ Compatible
ASUS AC1500 ❌ Not compatible ✅ Compatible
ASUS DSL-AC68U ✅ Compatible ✅ Compatible
ASUS RT-AC68U ❌ Not compatible ✅ Compatible
AVM Fritz!Box 7390 ✅ Compatible ✅ Compatible
AVM Fritz!Box 7490 ✅ Compatible ✅ Compatible
D-Link DSL-4320L ✅ Compatible ✅ Compatible
D-Link AC1750 ❌ Not compatible ✅ Compatible
D-Link DSL-3900 ✅ Compatible ✅ Compatible
D-Link COVR-1100 ❌ Not compatible ✅ Compatible
D-Link COVR-1102 ❌ Not compatible ✅ Compatible
D-Link DSL-G255 ✅ Compatible ✅ Compatible
D-Link Exo AC1900 ❌ Not compatible ✅ Compatible
D-Link DSL-2878 ✅ Compatible ✅ Compatible
D-Link AC1200 ❌ Not compatible ✅ Compatible
D-Link N300 ❌ Not compatible ✅ Compatible
Netcomm NF4V ✅ Compatible ✅ Compatible
Netcomm NB16WV-02 ❌ Not compatible ✅ Compatible
Netgear D6400 ❌ Not compatible ✅ Compatible
Netgear Orbi RBK50 ❌ Not compatible ✅ Compatible
Netgear Nighthawk D7000 ✅ Compatible ✅ Compatible
Netgear Nighthawk D7800 ✅ Compatible ✅ Compatible
Netgear Nighthawk RAX80 ❌ Not compatible ✅ Compatible
Netgear Nighthawk RAX120 ❌ Not compatible ✅ Compatible
Netgear DM200 ✅ Compatible ❌ Not compatible
Netgear R6020 ❌ Not compatible ✅ Compatible
Netgear R6120 ❌ Not compatible ✅ Compatible
Technicolor TG-789 Broadband Gateway ✅ Compatible ✅ Compatible
TP-Link AX6000 ❌ Not compatible ✅ Compatible
TP-Link Archer AX10 ❌ Not compatible ✅ Compatible
TP-Link Archer C9 ❌ Not compatible ✅ Compatible
TP-Link C4000 ❌ Not compatible ✅ Compatible
TP-Link Archer VR900 ✅ Compatible ✅ Compatible
TP-Link Deco ❌ Not compatible ✅ Compatible
TP-Link Archer VR400 ✅ Compatible ✅ Compatible

*Amazon Eero 6/Eero 6 Pro requires minimum software version eeroOS v6.6.1 and eero App version 6.13.0.

 

Modems previously supplied by TPG

All current TPG modems are compatible with our nbn services. However, older modems are not compatible or are no longer compatible due to new requirements.

These older modems are still compatible with some types of nbn:

Modem nbn® FTTP All other nbn® types
Huawei HG659 ❌ Not compatible ✅ Compatible
Huawei HG658 ❌ Not compatible ✅ Compatible
Netcomm NF12 ✅ Compatible ❌ Not compatible
Netcomm NF7 ✅ Compatible ❌ Not compatible
TP-Link C1200 ✅ Compatible ❌ Not compatible
TP-Link VX220-G2V ✅ Compatible ✅ Compatible