Configuring Netgear Modem for NBN

Pre Requisites 


  • Firstly, Factory reset the Modem. Do this by using a paper clip press the modem’s reset button for about 10 seconds.

  • If using FTTP/FTTC/Wireless plug an Ethernet cable into UNI-D1 on your NBN connection box into the red port on the back of the modem. If UNI-D1 does not work, try all ports.

  • If using FTTN/FTTB plug a telephone cable from the wall socket into the DSL port on the modem.

  1. Connect a device to your Nighthawk via WiFi or Ethernet cable and go to http://www.routerlogin.net

    If the above address doesn't work Click this link to locate your modems IP on your network.

  2. Log in with your Nighthawk username and password. By default these are:
    Username: admin
    Password: password


  3. On the home screen, click Advanced --> Setup --> Advanced Setup --> WAN Setup

  4. Select Must use Ethernet WAN from the WAN Preference drop down.

  5. Click Apply

  6. Click Basic --> Internet

  7. Select  Australia from the Country drop down.

  8. Select Other from the ISP drop down.

  9. Enter in the text box next to Use VLANID, Enter (zero) in the Priority text box.

  10. Click Yes under Does your Internet connection require a login?

  11. Select PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) From the Encapsulation drop down.

  12. Enter your ISP username and password.

  13. Leave the other settings as they are and click Apply.