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    TP-Link

    Archer series

    Our pick if you're buying new. The Archer menus are the same across most of the range.

    Router settings live at

    • tplinkwifi.net
    • 192.168.0.1
    • 192.168.1.1

    Sign-ins to try

    • First time

      admin / admin, or you'll be asked to make one up

    1. Plug it into your ONT

      Ethernet from the router's blue WAN port to the ONT port we've set you up on. Power on, then join its WiFi.

    2. Open the router's settings

      Browse to tplinkwifi.net and sign in.

    3. Make sure it's in router mode

      Advanced > Operation Mode

      Mode
      Router Mode

    4. Set the connection to DHCP

      Advanced > Network > Internet

      Internet connection type
      Dynamic IP (DHCP)
      DNS address
      Get dynamically from ISP
      MTU
      1500
      Router MAC address
      Use default MAC address
      NAT
      Enabled
      Port negotiation speed
      Auto

    5. Turn on VLAN tagging

      Advanced > Network > IPTV/VLAN

      If there's an NZ UFB preset, pick it. Otherwise choose custom and set it by hand.

      VLAN tagging
      Enabled
      Internet VLAN ID
      10
      Priority
      0

    6. Save and check

      Hit Save. Give it a minute, then load a website.

    Um runs on VLAN 10 with DHCP. There's no username or password to enter anywhere. If your router isn't listed here, the settings on the main setup guide are all you need.

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