Enabling your TP-Link modem/router to work with Optus

In this article, we'll help you set up your TP-Link modem to help you get connected to our network as smoothly as possible.

We support a range of modems, but as every device is a little different, it's important to check if your modem is compatible. If you run into any issues, we'll do our best to get your nbn® modem working, though support for non-Optus modems is limited.

TP-Link AC1200

In your internet browser, type 192.168.1.1 or http://tplinkwifi.net into the browsers address bar and press enter
Login with these details:
- Username: admin
- Password: admin
Select 'Basic', and then 'Internet'
From the Internet Connection Type dropdown, select 'Dynamic IP'
Select 'Do NOT Clone MAC address'
Select 'Save'
Restart router, if necessary

TP-Link Archer AX1500 (VX220-G2v v2.0)

You may need to change your TP-Link Archer AX1500 to use IPoE.

In your internet browser, type http://192.168.1.1 into the browsers address bar and press enter
Login with these details:
- Username: admin
- Password: admin
Select 'Settings', then 'Internet'
Select 'Dynamic IP' in the 'Internet Connection Type' dropdown
Select 'Clone MAC address' in the 'Router MAC address' dropdown
Select 'Save'
Restart router, if necessary

TP-Link Archer AX5400

In your internet browser, type http://192.168.1.1 or http://tplinkwifi.net into the browsers address bar and press enter
Login with these details:
- Username: admin
- Password: admin
Select 'Network' and then 'Internet'
Select a port. This port will be the same as where the cable is connected on your router.

5. Select the following details:

Internet connection type: Dynamic IP
Router MAC address: Use default MAC address

6. Select 'Save' 7. Restart router, if necessary

TP-Link TD-W9970

In your internet browser, type http://192.168.1.1 into the browsers address bar and press enter
Login with these details:
Username: admin
Password: admin
Select 'Basic', then 'Internet'
Select the following details:
ISP list: Other
VPI: (no change)
VCI: (no change)
Internet connection type: Dynamic IP
Select 'Save'
Restart your modem/router, if necessary

TP-Link Archer VR900 V3 / V2 / V1

For FTTP/HFC/FTTC technology types

In your internet browser, type http://192.168.1.1 or http://tplinkwifi.net into the browsers address bar and press enter
Login with these details:
- Username: admin
- Password: admin
Select 'Basic' and then 'Internet'
Select the following details
- ISP list: Other
- DSL modulation type: VDSL
- VLAN ID: Unchecked
- Internet connection type: Dynamic IP
Select 'Save'
Restart your modem/router, if necessary

For FTTN/FTTB technology types

Navigate to 192.168.1.1 or http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with:
Username: admin
Password: admin
Select 'Network' and then 'DSL settings'
Select the following details
DSL Modulation Type: VDSL2
Annex Type: Annex A
Enable Bit Swap: Checked
Enabled SRA: Checked
Disable AELEM: Unchecked
Select 'Save'
Select 'Quick setup' in the left hand navigation and then 'Next'
Select region as 'Australia' and your local timezone, and then 'Next'

Select 'No. I want to configure The Internet Connection myself' and then 'Next'
Select the following details
- ISP: Other
- L2 Interface Type: VDSL
- Enable VLAN ID: Unchecked
- Connection Type: Dynamic IP
Select 'Next' till you reach a summary screen and then select 'Save'
Restart your modem/router, if necessary

TP-Link VR1600v

Option A

Navigate to http://tplinkmodem.net and login with these details:
- Default username: admin (see sticker on the bottom of device)
- Default password: admin (see sticker on the bottom of device)
Go to Advance > Network > DLS and click on 'Delete All'

Go to Advanced > Operation Mode

Select DSL Modem Router Mode for FTTN/FTTB
Select Wireless Router Mode for FTTC/FTTP/HFC

Go toBasic > Internet
Select Select Dynamic IP as the Internet Connection Type
Click Save to apply changes
Restart/Reboot your modem by switching it off and on after 10 seconds

Option B

Navigate to http://tplinkmodem.net and login with these details:
- Default username: admin (see sticker on the bottom of device)
- Default password: admin (see sticker on the bottom of device)
Go to Advance > Network > DLS and click on 'Delete All'

Go to Advanced > Network

Select DSL for FTTN/FTTB
Select EWAN for FTTC/FTTP/HFC

4. Uncheck VLAN ID (if applicable) 5. Set the VLAN ID (1-4094) to zero 6. Select Select Dynamic IP as the Internet Connection Type 7. Click Save to apply changes 8. Restart/Reboot your modem by switching it off and on after 10 seconds

If you need instructions to another brand of modem, check out our setup guides: