How to setup your NetComm NF8AC modem for nbn

This guide covers the configuration of the NetComm NF8AC for nbn connection types Fibre to the Premises (FTTP), Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC), Fibre to the Curb (FTTC) and Fixed Wireless.

To set up the NetComm NF8AC for nbn Fibre to the Node (FTTN) or Fibre to the Building (FTTB), refer to our FTTN/B setup guide for the NetComm NF8AC.

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When you have received your activation email from us, you can proceed with configuring your modem/router to connect to the internet.

Step 1

Ensure your modem/router is plugged in to the wall and powered ON. Once your device has powered on, perform a HARD RESET to clear any previous ISP settings. To perform a hard reset:

• Locate the small ‘RESET’ hole on your device.
• Insert a small pin into the ‘RESET’ hole, and hold for 10 seconds, ensuring you are toggling the button inside.
• You should see your device’s lights flicker or toggle. Your device will begin the reset sequence – allow up to 5 MINUTES for this to take place.

Once your device has finished performing the reset sequence, you will now need to plug an RJ-45 ethernet cable from the blue WAN port on the back of your modem/router to the UNI-D port on your nbn device (as per your activation instructions).

Your device should connect to the internet straight away, however allow up to 2 minutes for this.

If you are still offline, proceed to next steps below for an alternate option to try and get online.

Step 2

Ensure that Wi-Fi is enabled on the device you are using to access your modem (e.g. computer/laptop/smartphone/tablet). If you are using a smartphone or tablet, you should turn off your mobile data connectivity or any hotspot connection during this process.

Connect to the Wi-Fi/Wireless network of the NetComm NF8AC modem on your computer/laptop/smartphone/tablet. To connect to the Wi-Fi network of the NetComm NF8AC modem, locate the Wi-Fi network name being broadcast by the modem from your device (e.g. computer/laptop), select this network, then enter the password for this network when prompted.

If you are unsure of the Wi-Fi password, this will be printed on the sticker on the back of the NetComm NF8AC modem, underneath the barcodes.

PLEASE NOTE: YOU DO NOT NEED TO HAVE A WORKING INTERNET CONNECTION TO CONNECT TO THE WI-FI OF THE NETCOMM NF8AC MODEM OR ACCESS THE MODEM GATEWAY PAGE.

Alternatively, you can plug in an RJ-45 Ethernet cable from your computer or laptop to one of the four (4) yellow Eth ports on the back of the NetComm NF8AC modem.

Step 3

Open your web browser (e.g. Google Chrome/Internet Explorer/Mozilla Firefox/Microsoft Edge), enter 192.168.20.1 into the address bar and press Enter.

If successful, a login box or window should appear asking for a username and password. Enter admin for the username and admin for the password.

If this doesn’t work, the password will be printed on the sticker on the back of the NetComm NF8AC modem. Enter this password.

If you are having trouble logging into your device, try removing the ethernet cable from the modem and trying again. 

Step 4

Once you have logged in, you will have several options listed along the left of the page. Click ‘Advanced Setup‘.

Then, click ‘WAN Service“.

In the middle, a table will appear with the current saved services. Tick the Remove Box in the table for all rows shown, then click ‘Remove‘ underneath.

The page will refresh, then click ‘Add‘ underneath the table.

In the middle, choose eth4/eth4. Then press ‘Next‘.

At the top, choose, IP over Ethernet (IPoE). Leave all other settings as they are and select “Next”

 

 

Continue through the next few pages by pressing ‘Next‘, until you reach the ‘WAN Setup – Summary screen. Press Apply/Save.

Your device should now be connected to the internet. Allow up to 2 minutes for this.

If you are still offline, proceed with the PPPoE configuration instructions below to get online. 

Ensure that Wi-Fi is enabled on the device you are using to access your modem (e.g. computer/laptop/smartphone/tablet). If you are using a smartphone or tablet, you should turn off your mobile data connectivity or any hotspot connection during this process.

Connect to the Wi-Fi/Wireless network of the NetComm NF8AC modem on your computer/laptop/smartphone/tablet. To connect to the Wi-Fi network of the NetComm NF8AC modem, locate the Wi-Fi network name being broadcast by the modem from your device (e.g. computer/laptop), select this network, then enter the password for this network when prompted.

If you are unsure of the Wi-Fi password, this will be printed on the sticker on the back of the NetComm NF8AC modem, underneath the barcodes.

PLEASE NOTE: YOU DO NOT NEED TO HAVE A WORKING INTERNET CONNECTION TO CONNECT TO THE WI-FI OF THE NETCOMM NF8AC MODEM OR ACCESS THE MODEM GATEWAY PAGE.

Alternatively, you can plug in an RJ-45 Ethernet cable from your computer or laptop to one of the four (4) yellow Eth ports on the back of the NetComm NF8AC modem.

Open your web browser (e.g. Google Chrome/Internet Explorer/Mozilla Firefox/Microsoft Edge), enter 192.168.20.1 into the address bar and press Enter.

If successful, a login box or window should appear asking for a username and password. Enter admin for the username and admin for the password.

If this doesn’t work, the password will be printed on the sticker on the back of the NetComm NF8AC modem. Enter this password.

Once you have logged in, you will have several options listed along the left of the page. Click ‘Advanced Setup‘.

Then, click ‘WAN Service“.

In the middle, a table will appear with the current saved services. Tick the Remove Box in the table for all rows shown, then click ‘Remove‘ underneath.

The page will refresh, then click ‘Add‘ underneath the table.

In the middle, choose eth4/eth4. Then press ‘Next‘.

At the top, choose, PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE). Leave all other settings as they are and select “Next”

At the top, enter your MATE service username and password as follows:

User ID: [email protected] (your MATE service username would have been emailed to you during the order process)
Password: 1234567 (your MATE service password would have been emailed to you during the order process)

Press ‘Next‘

You now need to plug your NetComm NF8AC modem into your nbn™ device using an RJ-45 Ethernet cable.

One end of the Ethernet cable needs to be plugged into the blue WAN port on the back of your modem and the other end into the active port on your nbn™ device – this will either be a numbered UNI-D port (such as UNI-D 1, UNI-D 2 etc.) or a GATEWAY port.

If you are unsure which port to plug into on your nbn™ device, please refer to your MATE activation email and SMS which specifies the correct port.

If you have configured and plugged in your modem correctly, both the WAN and Internet lights on the front of your modem should turn solid green. This may take up to five (5) minutes.

If the WAN and Internet lights do not turn solid after five (5) minutes, please contact our support team for further troubleshooting.

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