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Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC) Fibre-to-the-Building (FTTB) Fibre-to-the-Curb (FTTC) Fibre-to-the-Node (FTTN)
If you live in an area that Optus services, all fixed-line technologies above should be able to sign up for Optus NBN 50 and NBN 100 plans, while only FTTP and select HFC homes can sign up for NBN 250 and NBN 1000 plans from Optus.
Optus Ultra WiFi Modem Sagemcom F@st 5366 TN Asus AX5400 Gaming Modem
Optus also sells an Optus Ultra WiFi Booster that works as a WiFi extender for boosting the WiFi signal in larger homes.
Download the My Optus app from the App Store or Google Play Store for guided installation. Place the Optus Ultra WiFi Modem near a window. Alternatively, place it in a spacious area or somewhere away from electrical devices. Connect the power adaptor to the Optus Ultra WiFi Modem and a nearby power socket. Switch the power on. FTTP, HFC and FTTC users connect the provided Ethernet cable with red connectors to the red WAN port on the Optus Ultra WiFi Modem and the other end into the UNI-D port on the NBN connection box. FTTN and FTTB users connect the grey-connector telephone cable into the grey port on the Optus Ultra WiFi Modem and the other end into the NBN wall socket (without a line filter). If your Optus NBN connection is working properly, you should see lights on the WAN and Internet indicators on the front of the device. Optionally, connect your landline phone via the grey connector cable between handset and Phone 1 port on the Optus Ultra WiFi Modem (FTTN and FTTB users should use an existing telephone cable). Connect the devices in your home via Ethernet cable or WiFi to get online.
If there aren’t any flashing lights after three hours, contact Optus NBN support. You can find a complete Optus Ultra WiFi Modem guide here (in PDF form).
Download the My Optus app from the App Store or Google Play Store for guided installation. Connect the power adaptor to the Sagemcom F@st 5366 TN and a nearby power socket. Switch the power on. FTTP and HFC users connect the provided Ethernet cable with red connectors to the red WAN port on the Sagemcom F@st 5366 TN and the other end into the UNI-D port on the NBN connection box. FTTN and FTTB users connect the grey-connector telephone cable into the grey port on the Sagemcom F@st 5366 TN and the other end into the NBN wall socket (without a line filter). If your Optus NBN connection is working properly, you should see lights on the WAN and Internet indicators on the front of the device. Optionally, connect your landline phone via the grey connector cable between handset and Phone 1 port on the Sagemcom F@st 5366 TN (FTTN and FTTB users should use an existing telephone cable). Connect the devices in your home via Ethernet cable or WiFi to get online. You can test your connection by opening a web browser on a connected device and visiting the http://192.168.0.1 address. Enter the username and password from the provided magnet.
You can find a complete Sagemcom F@st 5366 TN guide here (in PDF form)
Connect the Australian plug to the power adaptor then connect that to a power outlet. Keep the power off for now. Plug the DC connector end of the power adaptor into the DCIN port on the Asus AX5400 Gaming Modem. FTTP, HFC and FTTC users connect the provided Ethernet cable with red connectors to the red WAN port on the Asus AX5400 Gaming Modem and the other end into the LAN or UNI-D port on the NBN connection box. For FTTN and FTTB homes, connect the provided telephone cable to the grey DSL port on the Asus AX5400 Gaming Modem and the other end to an NBN wall socket. Power on the Asus AX5400 Gaming Modem by turning on the wall outlet power and pressing the power button on the modem-router. Wait a few minutes for solid white lights to appear on the DSL (FTTB and FTTN users) or WAN (FTTP, HFC, FTTC) LED indicator to confirm your Optus connection is up and running. Connect the devices in your home via Ethernet cable or WiFi to get online.
You can find a complete Asus AX5400 Gaming Modem guide here (in PDF form).
