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Before you get started Make sure you have an email or SMS from us advising you to plug in your new modem. Unplug your old broadband modem – this will ensure that all your devices are connected to your new modem. DES-19417_VF_SMG_QSG_TPLink_Modem_NOV24.indd 2 DES-19417_VF_SMG_QSG_TPLink_Modem_NOV24.indd 2 3/12/2024 11:08 AM...
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What are you setting up today? TYPE OF INTERNET TURN TO PAGE How to find out which type Fibre to the Node / Building ® of internet you have Also known as nbn FTTN/B ® • Check the email and/or SMS from us Fibre to the Curb about your order ®...
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Set up nbn FTTB/N ® Phone Cable Plug into phone wall socket Ethernet Cable Plug into device's Ethernet port (optional) Power Cable PHONE PHONE LAN1 LAN1 LAN2 LAN2 LAN3 LAN3 LAN4 LAN4 Reset Reset Power Power Plug into power outlet ON/OFF ON/OFF DES-19417_VF_SMG_QSG_TPLink_Modem_NOV24.indd 4...
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Set up nbn FTTB/N ® Connect the power cable from your modem's Power Port to an electrical outlet. Connect a phone cable from the grey DSL port on your modem to your telephone wall socket. Make sure the electrical outlet for your modem is on, and press the modem's ON/OFF button. Allow 20 minutes for your modem to boot up and connect automatically.
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Set up nbn FTTC ® Connection Device ® Connects to modem WAN port via Ethernet Phone Cable Plug into phone wall socket Ethernet Cable Plug into device's Ethernet port (optional) Power Cables PHONE PHONE LAN1 LAN1 LAN2 LAN2 LAN3 LAN3 LAN4 LAN4 Reset...
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Set up nbn FTTC ® Connect the power cables from your NCD and modem's Power Ports to electrical outlets. Connect the included phone cable from the grey phone socket port on your NCD to your telephone wall socket. Connect the included Ethernet cable from the blue WAN port on your modem to the yellow Gateway port on your NCD. Make sure the electrical outlets for both devices are on, and press the modem's ON/OFF button.
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Set up nbn FTTP ® Ethernet Cable Plug into device's Ethernet port (optional) Connection Box ® Connects to modem WAN port via Ethernet UNI-V 1 UNI-V 2 UNI-D 1 UNI-D 2 UNI-D 3 UNI-D 4 POWER POWER Power Cables PHONE PHONE LAN1 LAN1...
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Set up nbn FTTP ® Connect the power cable from your modem's Power Port to an electrical outlet. Connect an Ethernet cable from your modem's blue WAN port to the UNI-D1 port on your NBN Connection Box. If UNI-D1 doesn't work, try each UNI-D port.
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Set up nbn ® Connection Device ® Connects to modem WAN port via Ethernet Coaxial Cable Connect securely to ca- ble wall socket Ethernet Cable Plug into device's Ethernet port (optional) Power Cables PHONE PHONE LAN1 LAN1 LAN2 LAN2 LAN3 LAN3 LAN4 LAN4...
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Set up nbn ® Connect the power cables from your nbn ® Connection Box and modem's Power Ports to electrical outlets. Connect the included Ethernet cable from the UNI-D1 or 2.5G port on your nbn Connection Box to your modem's blue WAN port. ®...
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Your modem will automatically connect your devices to the best Wi-Fi network possible (i.e. 5GHz). Older devices may only be able to connect to the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. Model: VX420-G2h Model: VX420-G2h Model: VX420-G2h Power: 12V...
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Customise your Wi-Fi settings If you’d prefer to customise your Wi-Fi network settings, you can do so using a device connected to your modem via Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable. Open your web browser and log in at http://192.168.1.1 with the default password “admin”.
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4G Backup service Whenever your modem’s 4G light is lit, that means your modem has automatically connected to the 4G Backup service because your nbn ® service is unavailable, such as during initial setup or network maintenance. Make sure your modem is always plugged in for the nbn so it can ®...
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Get to know your modem's lights Light Icon State Meaning Power Modem has power and is turned on. Modem has no power. Modem is connected to the 4G Backup service. Colour indicates signal strength. Orange (Green = Strong; = OK; = Weak) Modem is not connected to the 4G Backup service.
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Vodafone Wi-Fi Hub™, Vodafone Wi-Fi Hub™ 2.0, Vodafone Wi-Fi Hub™ failure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions; 3.0 and/or TP-Link VX420-G2H (‘Vodafone Modem’) as part of the ii) the Vodafone Modem (or component) being subject to a recall by the provision of their Vodafone nbn™ service.
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Warranty Information Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or a refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
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Safety Information • Device is for indoor use only. • The product should be kept free from excessive smoke, dust or high temperature and vibration. • Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments. • Do not place heavy objects on top of the product. •...
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Safety Information RF Exposure Information This device transmits and receives radio information using unlicensed Wi-Fi spectrum. This device meets the Radio communications (Electromagnetics Radiation – Human Exposure) Standard 2014, Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) Standard RPS3:2002 revised 2016 and AS/NZS 2772.2:2016 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
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Vodafone Support Live chat Chat to us 24/7 vodafone.com.au Call 1555 from your Vodafone mobile number or 1300 801 122 from any mobile number DES-19417_VF_SMG_QSG_TPLink_Modem_NOV24.indd 20 DES-19417_VF_SMG_QSG_TPLink_Modem_NOV24.indd 20 3/12/2024 11:09 AM 3/12/2024 11:09 AM...
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