TPG NBN HFC User manual

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Modem Setup Guide –NBN HFC
TP-Link VX420-G2v
Important Message
Your modem has been pre-configured; you do not need to follow each step of the setup
guide but should retain this document if you need to configure your equipment manually.
Physical Connection
1. Ensure your NBN Connection Box is turned on.
2. Plug the supplied yellow Ethernet cable from the UNI-D1 port on your NBN Connection
Box into the blue WAN port on your TP-Link modem.
If UNI-D1 doesn’t work, try each UNI-D port.
3. Plug in the supplied power cable and turn your TP-Link modem on using the Power
button.

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Modem Setup Guide –NBN HFC
4. You can connect devices such as PC desktops, laptops or gaming consoles by plugging
Ethernet cables from the devices to any of the yellow LAN ports, or you can connect
devices via WiFi.
5. If your NBN service include a phone service and you wish to use it, plug a compatible
handset into the green Phone port on your modem.
Once you receive notification that your TPG NBN service is active, your TP-Link VX420-G2v
should now be online. If you are still having issues, please call us on 1300 997 271 for
further assistance.
For further information, please see the wiring diagram and instructions for NBN Hybrid Fibre
Coaxial (HFC).
Configuring Modem
1. Go to http://192.168.1.1 in your browser.
2. Log in with your TP-Link modem password.
By default, the password is admin.

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Modem Setup Guide –NBN HFC
3. On the home screen, click Internet on the menu.
4. Enter you TPG Username and Password.
5. Click Save.
Connecting To WiFi
It is easiest to connect your devices using the modem’s default WiFi Network Name (SSID)
and Password.
The default WiFi Network name (SSID) and Password can be located on the Barcode
sticker on the base of the modem.
Your modem will automatically connect your devices to the best WiFi network possible
(5Ghz). However, the older devices may only be capable of connecting to the 2.4Ghz WiFi
network.
For step by step guide on connecting to your WiFi network, please visit
https://www.tpg.com.au/support/wifi-setup.
Configuring Your WiFi Settings
You can change your WiFi details if you prefer to customise your WiFi network.
1. Use a device to connect to your modem via WiFi or Ethernet cable.

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Modem Setup Guide –NBN HFC
2. Go to http://192.168.1.1 in your browser.
3. Log in with your TP-Link modem password.
By default, the password is admin.
4. On the menu, click Wireless.
5. Enter your new Network name (SSID) and Password as desired.
6. Click Save.
Connect your devices using your new WiFi Network Name (SSID) and Password.