NBN FTTP (Fibre to the Premises) Setup
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On NBN FTTP (Fibre to the Premises) the fibre runs all the way into your home to an NBN Connection Box (NCD), and your router plugs into one of its UNI-D ports – no phone line involved. It’s the fastest NBN type. Here’s how to connect it, and what to do if there’s no internet. The Original PC Doctor sets up NBN connections Australia-wide, onsite or remotely, no fix no fee.
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How to set up NBN FTTP – step by step
- Find the NBN Connection Box (a white box on the wall) and make sure its power light and optical light are on.
- Run an Ethernet cable from your router’s WAN/Internet port to UNI-D 1 on the NBN box (your plan usually uses UNI-D 1).
- Power on the router and wait for it to connect; enter your ISP details (PPPoE) if prompted.
- Wait for the router’s internet light to go solid – you’re online.
- Join Wi-Fi using the details on the router’s label.
How to tell you have FTTP
You have an indoor NBN Connection Box with UNI-D ports (and usually a separate power supply with a battery backup option). No phone-line or coax is used for the connection.
Common problems we fix
- No internet – router on the wrong UNI-D port
- NBN box optical light off (line/fault issue)
- ISP PPPoE details not entered
- New router not connecting after a plan change
- Slow speeds that don’t match the plan
- Setting up after a new FTTP install or upgrade
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Frequently asked questions
How do I set up NBN FTTP?
Connect an Ethernet cable from your router’s WAN port to UNI-D 1 on the NBN Connection Box, power on the router, enter your ISP details if prompted, and wait for the internet light to go solid.
Which UNI-D port do I use for FTTP?
Usually UNI-D 1 – that’s the port most ISPs activate. If it doesn’t work, your ISP can tell you which port your service is on.
Do I need a modem for NBN FTTP?
No – FTTP doesn’t use a phone line, so you only need a router (not a DSL modem). The router plugs into the NBN Connection Box.
My FTTP has no internet – how do I fix it?
Check the NBN box lights and that the router is on UNI-D 1 with the right ISP details. If the box’s optical light is off there may be a line fault. We can diagnose and get you online.
Is FTTP the fastest NBN?
Yes – fibre runs all the way to the home, so FTTP supports the highest NBN speed tiers.
Can you set up my FTTP connection?
Yes – we connect and configure your router, enter ISP details, set up Wi-Fi, and confirm speeds, onsite or remotely.
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