The TP Link Archer VR900 is a popular nbn™ modem router that will also work with SpinTel for FTTN/B, FTTC, HFC, FTTP and Fixed Wireless NBN services.
To get connected via your TP-Link Archer VR900 modem, you'll need to log into your modem gateway.
Note: This can be done on most mobile devices, but we recommend doing these steps with your PC if you have one.
Logging into your modem
To access the modem gateway, enter http://tplinkmodem.net in the address bar of a web browser. If the IP address does not work or if it has been changed, check your router's IP address. For instructions, click here.
Note: The interface on the sample below may differ from your modem depending on the type of hardware version used.
Log in with the account you set for the modem router, otherwise check the default username and password on the sticker of your modem.
How to setup your TP-Link Archer VR900 modem for nbn FTTN/FTTB
You need to plug your TP-Link Archer VR900 modem into your telephone wall socket using an RJ-11 telephone cable. Connect the other end of the telephone cable to the DSL port on the back of the modem.
Before we start the configuration, go to Advanced tab and make sure Operation Mode is set to DSL Router Mode.
The modem will automatically reboot if you will change/update the Operation mode.
To configure your TP Link Archer VR900 modem, access Quick Setup tab and select the following:
Select your region and time zone.
Look for SpinTel on the ISP List, otherwise select Other if not listed and hit Next.
Select VDSL for the interface type, VLAN ID unticked and PPPoE for the Connection type.
Enter the username and password provided to you via email when the order was completed. Hit Next to continue.
Personalise your WiFi credentials and click on Next until it reaches the Summary page
Alternatively, you can set it up on Basic tab > Internet then supply the information needed (same information above). Click Save to apply the changes.
Test the service.
How to setup your TP-Link Archer VR900 modem for FTTP, HFC, FTTC and Fixed Wireless
You need to plug your TP-Link Archer VR900 modem into your nbn™ device using an RJ-45 Ethernet cable. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the yellow port labelled LAN4/WAN on the back of the 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. Check the activation email sent to you for the port number.
Before we start the configuration, go to Advanced tab and make sure Operation Mode is set to Wireless Router Mode.
The modem will automatically reboot if you will change/update the Operation mode.
To configure your TP Link Archer VR900 modem, enter/select these options as follows:
ISP List: Other
VLAN ID: Disabled or not ticked
Connection type: PPPoE
Username: (check your order completion email)
Password: (check your order completion email)
Click the ‘APPLY‘ or ‘SAVE‘ button.
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Test the service.