Configuring D-Link Modem for SpinTel NBN

How do you know if your D-Link modem is compatible with nbn?

There are 2 different types of ports you need to check whether your modem is compatible with the type of nbn service that you have on your premise.

1. DSL port - often grey in colour, uses RJ11 cable. This is the same as the old telephone cable you would use to plug your home phone into the wall socket.

dlink modem dsl port

2. WAN port - Also known as the internet port that uses RJ-45 Ethernet cable to connect your D-link modem to the nbn connection device.

dlink modem WAN port

Some modems have both of these ports, and some only have one. To identify which port is required for your nbn type of service, check the table below.

 

NBN type

Modem connection type

Authentication

Port Required

Fibre to the Premise

Router/WAN connection

IPOE/Dynamic/DHCP/Automatic IP

WAN

Fixed Wireless

Router/WAN connection

IPOE/Dynamic/DHCP/Automatic IP

WAN

Hybrid Fibre Coaxial

Router/WAN connection

IPOE/Dynamic/DHCP/Automatic IP

WAN

Fibre to the Curb

Router/WAN connection

IPOE/Dynamic/DHCP/Automatic IP

WAN

Fibre to the Node

VDSL Modem required

IPOE/Dynamic/DHCP/Automatic IP

DSL

Fibre to the Basement

VDSL Modem required

IPOE/Dynamic/DHCP/Automatic IP

DSL

 

How Do You Set up Your D-Link Modem?

  1. If there is no NBN Connection Box installed, connect the DSL port on the back of your D-Link modem to your phone wall socket using a phone cable.
  2. If there is an NBN Connection Box installed, connect to the WAN/Internet port on the back of your modem to your NBN Connection Box.
  3. Connect any of the LAN ports on the back of your modem to your PC (optional)
  4. Plug the NBN connection box, if there’s any, to the power socket
  5. Connect the power port on the back of your modem to your power socket.

 

How Do You Log Into Your D-Link Modem?

 

Different D-Link GUIs

To access the modem interface, please make sure your device is connected to your D-Link modem through a wired or wireless connection.

  1. Open a web browser and enter http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar.

Admin login box

If the IP address does not work, please check the label attached to the back of the modem/router. Else, check your router’s IP address. For instructions, click here.

  1. Once logged in, the Setup Wizard shows up, click Next to continue

Setup Wizard window

  1. If the router does not detect a valid Internet connection, a list of connection types to choose from will be displayed. Choose Dynamic IP Address.

list of connection types

  1. Personalise your WiFi credentials and click on Next.

    custom wifi credential setup window

  2. In order to help protect your router from unauthorised users, please enter a new password. You will be prompted for this password every time you want to use the router’s web configuration utility. Click Next to continue.

password setup box

6. You will be presented with a summary of your settings. Click Next to finalize the settings. At the end of the wizard, you will be presented with a final summary of your settings.

7. Click Finish to close the wizard. The device will then reboot.

finalize settings window

Wait 3-5 minutes for the modem to go online, then test the service.

 

old interface login

old interface setup

old interface WAN settings

 

Advanced Settings (if prompted):

advanced settings page

Setting up your Home Phone

If your order includes a Home Phone service, you’ll need to complete the setup. This quick and easy guide will walk you through the process of setting up your home phone using a BYO modem.


Article ID: 825
Created: May 20, 2024
Last Updated: October 31, 2024
Author: Annive Federicos [annive.federicos@spintel.net.au]

Online URL: https://articles.spintel.net.au/article/configuring-d-link-modem-for-spintel-nbn.html