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BYO Modem Router Configuration Guide

10/05/2021

BYO Modem Router Configuration GuideHave your nbn™ connected? What is next? You should set up your nbn™-compatible modem/router before enjoying the fast internet.If you don’t want to bother with router configuration, but enjoy the internet straight away, you can purchase...

Static IP

10/05/2021

Static IPTo understand what Static IP is, first we need to know what IP address is. It is a unique address given by TCP/IP network for every device. It can identify various network devices and communicate with each other.What is...

Telstra fined $1.5m for not letting customers keep their phone numbers

05/05/2021

Telstra fined $1.5m for not letting customers keep their phone numbersTelstra has copped a fine of more than $1.5 million for not letting consumers keep their existing phone numbers as they tried to switch to another network.Between March and July 2020,...

What is IPv6?

26/04/2021

What is IPv6? IPv6 is the latest version of the Internet Protocol, which identifies devices across the internet so they can be located. Every device that uses the internet is identified through its own IP address in order for internet...

What is CG-NAT?

08/04/2021

What is CG-NAT? CG-NAT is a method used by internet service providers, ones like OCCOM for sharing a single unique public IP address with multiple users. This allows them to access the internet without interruption. Basically, your router is assigned...

How to do a speed test?

04/04/2021

Step 1 – Turn off your computer’s WiFi You can follow below guide to learn how to turn off WiFi under various operating systems: • Windows – https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/au/en/solutions/HT500407 • macOS – https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201974 Step 2 – Connect computer/laptop to your modem/router...

How to select nbn™ modem router?

02/04/2021

NBN technology type: Whether you need a modem or a router will depend on the nbn™ technology type. In some cases, the hardware that comes with your nbn™ connection will serve as your modem, so you will just need a router. Here...

What NBN speed tier do I need?

02/04/2021

There are five popular residential NBN speed tiers available, with maximum download and upload speeds measured in Megabits per second (Mbps). These are the speed set by NBNCo based on the direct connection to their fibre wire but upon arriving...