TP-Link N600 VDSL/ADSL Modem/Router set up guide

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Here’s how to set up your TP-Link N600 Modem/Router on the Pentanet network, let's go!

Before you begin

You'll need to know what technology type your Pentanet service uses as the steps vary between technology types. You'll also need to know your Pentanet PPPoE authentication username and password. 

You can find this information in the welcome email we sent you, your Customer Portal under the Services > Settings section, or just reach out to our friendly team who can assist if you're unsure.

 

Configuring your TP-Link N600

    1. Plug in the power adaptor and power on the device.

    2. Use the supplied ethernet cable to connect a computer to one of the yellow LAN ports. You can also connect wirelessly, however, we recommend ethernet connection.

    3. Open a web browser and type http://192.168.1.1 into the address bar. Log in with the username admin and the password admin.

    4. Click Operation Mode and Select Wireless Router Mode and click Save. The router will reboot and you will need to log back into the device again once it has loaded, please follow steps 1-3 again then continue to Step 5.

    5. Click Network and then WAN Settings from the left menu.

    6. Click Add.

    7. Use the guide below to complete your settings:

      • DSL Modulation Type - select VDSL
      • PTM Configuration - VLAN ID fields are optional.
      • Your PPP Username and Password - this is your Pentanet authentication username and password, which you can find in your Pentanet welcome email. You can also find it in your customer portal if lost or forgotten.

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    1. Click Save.
    1. Plug in the power adaptor and power on the device.

    2. Use the supplied ethernet cable to connect a computer to one of the yellow LAN ports. You can also connect wirelessly, however, we recommend an ethernet connection.

    3. Open a web browser and type http://192.168.1.1 into the address bar. Log in with the username admin and the password admin.

    4. Click Network and select WAN Settings from the left-hand menu.

    5. Click Add.

    6. Use the guide below to complete the setup.

    • VLAN ID is an optional field and should be left empty unless otherwise indicated in your Pentanet welcome email.
    • Your PPP Username and Password - this is your Pentanet authentication username and password, which you can find in your Pentanet welcome email. You can also find it in your customer portal if lost or forgotten.

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    1. Click Save.

The TP-Link N600 has two Wi-Fi networks which broadcast on different frequencies - 2.4GHz and 5GHz. 5GHz can reach faster speeds, but doesn’t penetrate walls well. 2.4GHz travels farther, but often won’t be as fast. We recommend using the 5GHz network when you’re nearby the unit, or the 2.4GHz if you’re in a different room or further away.

 

Still stuck?

If you’ve followed the steps above and are still stuck, please reach out to support for assistance.

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