Configuring TP-Link Modem for SpinTel NBN

How do you know if your TP-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.

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

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.

How Do You Set up Your TP-Link Modem?

1. If there is no NBN Connection Box installed, connect the DSL port on the back of your TP-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 TP-Link Modem?

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

1. From your browser, type in http://tplinkmodem.net, http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar and hit Enter.

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.

2. When prompted, enter admin1 in the password field for the TP-Link VX230 modem. For other TP-Link modem models supplied by SpinTel, enter admin as the password.

If you have already customised the password, enter your personalised credentials, then click Login to continue.

How Do You Configure Your TP-Link Modem?

For Newer TP Link Version

Once logged in, you will be routed to the Home page. Go to the Advanced tab and check the Operation Mode:

• DSL Router Mode - for FTTN/FTTB services
• Wireless router Modem - for HFC/FW/FTTP/FTTC services

The modem will automatically reboot if you change/update the Operation mode.

Once done, you can configure the modem through Basic or on the Advanced tab.

Here’s a guide through the Basic tab:

1. Go to the Basic tab
2. Select Internet on the left-hand panel
3. Select Dynamic IP on Internet Connection Type
4. Hit Apply/Save.

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

Alternatively, you can configure the modem through the Advanced tab:

For FTTP, FTTC, HFC, FW

1. Go to the Advanced tab
2. Select Network on the left-hand panel
3. Click Internet then choose Dynamic IP on Internet Connection Type
4. Click Apply/Save

For FTTN/FTTB

1. Go to the Advanced tab
2. Select Network on the left-hand panel
3. Click Internet then click Add
4. Select VDSL on DSL Modulation Type
5. Choose Dynamic IP on Internet Connection Type
6. Click Apply/Save

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

For some other hardware versions, please refer to the image below.

1. Go to Basic
2. Click Internet
3. Select Other on the ISP List
4. Select Dynamic IP on the Connection Type
5. Then hit Save

Through the Advanced tab:

1. Click Advanced tab
2. Click Network on left-hand panel then select Internet
3. Click Add
4. Select Dynamic IP on the Connection Type
5. Hit OK/Save

For older version:

You may run Quick Setup > Next > choose Auto Detect or Dynamic IP then Save.

Through Manual Setup:

1. Select Network > WAN
2. Select Dynamic IP on WAN Connection Type
3. Then hit Save

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

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Article ID: 829
Created: May 20, 2024
Last Updated: January 7, 2025
Author: Annive Federicos [annive.federicos@spintel.net.au]

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