Fixing Fixed Wireless Dropouts: Troubleshooting Guide


This guide is for customers using Fixed Wireless (FW) NBN services. It covers common dropout symptoms, likely causes, and step-by-step instructions to help you quickly restore your connection.

 

Dropouts You Might Notice

Likely Causes

Lights to Check on Your NBN Fixed Wireless Equipment

 

Step-by-Step Troubleshooting

1. Check for Known Outages:
Before troubleshooting, verify if there are any planned or unplanned outages affecting your service:

2. Restart your equipment:
Turn off your modem/router and NBN Indoor Unit (the device inside your home) for 2–3 minutes, then turn them back on.

3. Check all cables:
Make sure the cable from the outdoor antenna to the indoor unit, and the Ethernet cable from the indoor unit to your modem/router, are secure and undamaged.


4. Eliminate Interference:
Wireless interference can cause connection instability.

5. Test a Wired Connection:
If you’re using Wi-Fi, plug your device directly into the modem/router with an Ethernet cable to rule out Wi-Fi issues.

6. Contact SpinTel Support:
If the issue persists after performing the steps above:

Contact SpinTel Support or call 1300 303 375 for further assistance. Our team may escalate the issue to NBN Co if required.



Article ID: 1043
Created: October 2, 2025
Last Updated: October 2, 2025
Author: Annive Federicos [annive.federicos@spintel.net.au]

Online URL: https://articles.spintel.net.au/article/fixing-fixed-wireless-dropouts-troubleshooting-guide.html