NBN Modem Router Router or Mesh System

Product Information

Specifications:

• NBN Connection Types:
  • Fibre to the Premises (FTTP)
  • Fibre to the Node (FTTN)
  • Fibre to the Curb (FTTC)
  • Fibre to the Building (FTTB)
  • Fixed Wireless
  • Satellite (Sky Muster)
• Connection Devices Required:
  • Router or Mesh System
  • Modem Router

Product Usage Instructions

NBN Connections:
For NBN connections, different types are available based on your location:

• Fibre to the Premises (FTTP): Connects directly to the nearest NBN node via fibre optic cable.
• Fibre to the Node (FTTN): Uses existing copper wiring to connect to an NBN node.
• Fibre to the Curb (FTTC): Runs fibre optic cable to a distribution point outside your home.
• Fibre to the Building (FTTB): Used in apartment blocks connecting each unit to a central node.
• Fixed Wireless: Used in regional areas, broadcasting a connection to an antenna at your home.
• Satellite (Sky Muster): Beam signal from a satellite dish in regional areas.

Connection Devices Setup:
Follow these steps to set up your connection devices:

1. Install the NBN modem box inside your home.
2. Connect the router or mesh system to the modem.
3. For Modem Router, connect it through a phone line.

Non-NBN Connections:
Alternative non-NBN connections are also available:

• Mobile Internet (4G/5G): Wireless connection option.
• Hotspot Devices: Requires a WAN port for router or mesh system connection.
• ADSL: Slower technology over existing copper lines.

Check Your Connection Type:
To determine your NBN connection type, visit nbnco.com.au/check and input your address.

FAQs

• Q: How do I know which NBN connection type I have?
  A: Visit nbnco.com.au/check and enter your address to find out your NBN connection type.
• Q: Do I need a specific device for non-NBN connections?
  A: For non-NBN connections like Mobile Internet or ADSL, you may need a compatible router or modem depending on the type of connection.

Network Connection Type Guide

NBN Connections

Connection Type Device Required

• Fibre to the Premises (FTTP)
  The fastest connection type available, FTTP connects your home directly to the nearest NBN node via fibre optic cable.
• Router or Mesh System
  The NBN modem box is installed inside the home. Connect the router and mesh to the modem.
• Fibre to the Node (FTTN)
  An FTTN connection uses your home’s existing copper wiring to connect to an NBN node in your area.
• Modem Router
  The modem connects to the home through a phone line
• Fibre to the Curb (FTTC)
  FTTC is similar to FTTN but runs fibre optic cable to a distribution point outside your home, which is then connected to your house via copper wiring.
• Router or Mesh System
  The NBN modem box is installed inside the home. Connect the router and mesh to the modem.
• Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HCF)
  HFC uses existing cable networks – the same used to deliver pay TV – to connect your home to the closest NBN node.
• Router or Mesh System
  The NBN modem box is installed inside the home. Connect the router and mesh to the modem.
• Fibre to the Building (FTTB)
  FTTB is predominantly used in apartment blocks, where copper wiring connects each apartment to a central node in the basement of the building.
• Modem Router
  The modem connects to the apartment through a phone line.
• Fixed Wireless
  Fixed wireless is primarily used in regional areas. It uses transmission towers to broadcast a broadband connection to an antenna installed in your home.
• Router or Mesh System
  The NBN modem box is installed inside the home. Connect the router and mesh to the modem.
• Fixed Wireless
  Fixed wireless is primarily used in regional areas. It uses transmission towers to broadcast a broadband connection to an antenna installed in your home.
• Router or Mesh System
  The NBN modem box is installed inside the home. Connect the router and mesh to the modem.
• Satellite (Sky Muster)
  Satellite NBN is used in regional areas and beams an NBN network signal from the Sky Muster satellite to a dish installed in your home.
• Router or Mesh System
  The NBN modem box is installed inside the home. Connect the router and mesh to the modem.

Non-NBN Connections

• Mobile Internet (4G/5G)
  Mobile internet provides an alternative to a wired connection.
• Hotspot Devices
  The hotspot needs a WAN port, then connect the router or mesh system.
• ADSL
  ADSL is a technology that allows download and upload over existing copper phone lines. This technology is considerably slower than cable or fibre broadband.
• Modem Router
  The modem connects to the apartment through a phone line.

To check your NBN connection type, visit nbnco.com.au/check and type in your address.

Documents / Resources

NBN NBN Modem Router Router or Mesh System [pdf] User Guide NBN Modem Router Router or Mesh System, Modem Router Router or Mesh System, Router Router or Mesh System, Router or Mesh System, Mesh System

References

• User Manual