How to setup your NetComm NF8AC modem for nbn FTTN/FTTB

This guide covers the configuration of the NetComm NF8AC for nbn connection types Fibre to the Node (FTTN) and Fibre to the Building (FTTB), 

To set up the NetComm NF8AC for nbn Fibre to the Premises (FTTP), Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC), Fibre to the Curb (FTTC) or Fixed Wireless, refer to our FTTP/HFC/FTTC/Fixed Wireless setup guide for the NetComm NF8AC.

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Once you have received the activation email, you can proceed with connecting your device 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-11 telephone cable from the DSL port on the back of your modem/router to the telephone wall socket located in your home (as per your activation instructions).

Your device should connect to the internet within a couple of minutes, however allow up to 15 MINUTES for this.

If your device has connected to the internet, great! You do not need to proceed any further.

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 DSL telephone 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. Please note that choosing the “Basic Setup” option will NOT work. On the left-hand pane, click Advanced Setup > Layer2 Interface > PTM Interface. Then in the middle, click Add.

On the next screen, click Apply/Save.

After this, on the left-hand pane, click WAN Service. Then in the middle, click Add.

Choose ptm0/(0_1_1) from the dropdown list, then press ‘Next‘.

Select ‘IP over Ethernet’ Then, press ‘Next‘.

Continue through the next few pages by pressing ‘Next‘, until you reach the ‘WAN Setup – Summary screen. Press Apply/Save. It may take a couple of minutes to come online, but allow up to 10 minutes for this. 

If you are still offline, proceed with the PPPoE configuration instructions below to connect to the internet. 

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. Please note that choosing the “Basic Setup” option will NOT work. On the left-hand pane, click Advanced Setup > Layer2 Interface > PTM Interface. Then in the middle, click Add.

On the next screen, click Apply/Save.

After this, on the left-hand pane, click WAN Service. Then in the middle, click Add.

Choose ptm0/(0_1_1) from the dropdown list, then press ‘Next‘.

Then, on the right, press ‘Next‘.

There will now be multiple options presented. You will need to enter your MATE service username and password as follows:

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

Press ‘Next‘

Leave all other options as they are above, and continue to press ‘Next‘.

On the next two screens (Routing -Default Gateway and DNS Server Configuration), just press ‘Next‘ without changing any settings.

On the final screen (WAN Setup – Summary), press ‘Apply/Save‘.

You now need to plug your NetComm NF8AC modem into your telephone wall socket using an RJ-11 telephone cable.

One end of the telephone cable needs to be plugged into the grey DSL port on the back of the modem and the other end into the telephone wall socket in your home.

You will need to wait for the DSL light on the front of your modem to turn solid – this may take up to 15 minutes. DO NOT UNPLUG THE MODEM DURING THIS TIME.

If the DSL light on the front does not turn solid after 15 minutes and you have more than one socket in the home, please plug your NetComm NF8AC modem into any other available telephone sockets in your home, and turn the power on and off once plugged in.

Leave your NetComm NF8AC modem plugged into each telephone wall socket for up to 15 minutes until the DSL light on the modem turns solid. Once this occurs, the Internet light should also illuminate.

If the DSL light on your NetComm NF8AC modem does not turn solid after 15 minutes and you have tried to connect this on all available telephone wall sockets in your home, please contact our support team for further troubleshooting.

 

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