Dodo modems (Current)

 
Step 1. Check your black nbn® connection box

You should already have a black nbn connection box (pictured below) at your premises.

Make sure it’s connected to the power and your coaxial wall outlet. If it’s not connected, follow the instructions below.

HFC box setup

Connecting your black nbn box

  1. Plug the power supply into a Power Outlet.
  2. Connect the power supply to the black nbn box.
  3. Connect the Coaxial Cable from the port on your wall to the black nbn box.
    1. If you have Pay TV through your cable connection, you will need to use the supplied splitter from your brown box and follow the shaded area in the diagram above to plug in the cables.

If your nbn box is missing or damaged, please chat with our technical support team here and we'll arrange a replacement.

 

Step 2. Connect the modem

Follow the instructions below to connect your new Dodo Koan DG2144 modem to the nbn connection box.

  1. Use the blue ethernet cable provided with your modem to connect the WAN port on your modem to the UNI-D1 port on the nbn connection box. You must use the UNI-D1 port otherwise your service won’t work.

    DG2144 HFC Connection

  2. Turn on your modem and wait for the modem lights to turn on.

 

Step 3. Wait for the green lights

These lights should be illuminated on the front of the modem. This can take several minutes. Once the internet light is on your service is connected.

DG2144 Lights

If after 10 minutes these lights aren’t illuminated, get in touch with us for support.
 

Step 4. Connect your device

Connect wirelessly (Wi-Fi)

Find the Wi-Fi Name and Wi-Fi Password printed on the sticker on the base of the modem.

To connect, choose the Wi-Fi Name on your device, then type in the Wi-Fi Password when prompted.

The password is case sensitive.

Modem Wi-Fi Sticker

 

Connect with a cable

To connect a device, like a laptop or desktop computer, directly to the modem, plug one end of an ethernet (yellow) cable into a yellow LAN port on the back of the modem and the other end into your device.

DG2144 Modem Cable Connection

If you are still having issues connecting to the internet you can chat with our technical support team here or you can view our troubleshooting guides found here.

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Black nbn® Connection device set-up guide

Dodo KAON DG2144 Modem Setup Guide

 
Step 1. Check your white nbn® connection box

You should already have a White nbn connection box (pictured below) at your premises.

Make sure it’s connected to the power and your wall socket. If it’s not connected, follow the instructions below.

White nbn box set-up

Connecting your white nbn box

  1. Plug the power supply into a Power Outlet.

  2. Connect the power supply to the white nbn box.

  3. Connect the telephone cable from the port on your wall to the white nbn box.

If your nbn box is missing or damaged, please chat with our technical support team here and we'll arrange a replacement.

Step 2. Connect the modem

Follow the instructions below to connect your new Dodo Koan DG2144 modem to the nbn connection box.

  1. Use the blue ethernet cable provided with your modem to connect the WAN port on your modem to the Gateway port on the back of the nbn connection box.

    DG2144 FTTC Setup

  2. Turn on your modem and wait for the modem lights to turn on.

 

Step 3. Wait for the green lights

These lights should be illuminated on the front of the modem. This can take several minutes. Once the internet light is on your service is connected.

DG2144 Lights

If after 10 minutes these lights aren’t illuminated, get in touch with us for support.
 

Step 4. Connect your device

Connect wirelessly (Wi-Fi)

Find the Wi-Fi Name and Wi-Fi Password printed on the sticker on the base of the modem.

To connect, choose the Wi-Fi Name on your device, then type in the Wi-Fi Password when prompted.

The password is case sensitive.

Modem Wi-Fi Sticker

 

Connect with a cable

To connect a device, like a laptop or desktop computer, directly to the modem, plug one end of an ethernet (yellow) cable into a yellow LAN port on the back of the modem and the other end into your device.

DG2144 Modem Cable Connection

If you are still having issues connecting to the internet you can chat with our technical support team here or you can view our troubleshooting guides found here.

 

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White nbn® Connection device set-up guide

Dodo KAON DG2144 Modem Setup Guide

 

Step 1. nbn® hardware setup

Your Fixed Wireless antenna and connection box should already be installed in your premises.
Make sure the connection box is connected to the wall outlet and a power socket and switched on before connecting your modem.

Fixed Wireless setup

Image courtesy of nbn

If your nbn box is missing or damaged, please chat with our technical support team here and we'll arrange a replacement.
 

Step 2. Connect the modem

Follow the instructions below to connect your new Dodo Kaon 2144 modem to the nbn connection box.

  1. Use the blue ethernet cable provided with your modem to connect the WAN port on your modem to the UNI-D1 port on the nbn connection box. You must use the UNI-D1 port otherwise your service won’t work.

 

Fixed Wireless Modem Connection

  1. Turn on your modem and wait for the modem lights to turn on.

 

Step 3. Wait for the green lights

These lights should be illuminated on the front of the modem. This can take several minutes. Once the internet light is on your service is connected.

DG2144 Lights

If after 10 minutes these lights aren’t illuminated, get in touch with us for support.
 

Step 4. Connect your device

Connect wirelessly (Wi-Fi)

Find the Wi-Fi Name and Wi-Fi Password printed on the sticker on the base of the modem.

To connect, choose the Wi-Fi Name on your device, then type in the Wi-Fi Password when prompted.

The password is case sensitive.

Modem Wi-Fi Sticker

 

Connect with a cable

To connect a device, like a laptop or desktop computer, directly to the modem, plug one end of an ethernet (yellow) cable into a yellow LAN port on the back of the modem and the other end into your device.

DG2144 Modem Cable Connection

If you are still having issues connecting to the internet you can chat with our technical support team here or you can view our troubleshooting guides found here.

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Dodo KAON DG2144 Modem Setup Guide

 

Step 1. nbn® hardware setup

Your Fibre to the Premises connection box should already be installed in your premises. Make sure the connection box is connected to the wall outlet and a power socket and switched on before connecting your modem.

Image of FTTP Box Setup

Image courtesy of nbn. Please note that nbn Connection Box designs may vary.

If your nbn box is missing or damaged, please chat with our technical support team here and we'll arrange a replacement.
 

Step 2. Connect the modem

Follow the instructions below to connect your new Dodo Kaon DG2144 modem to the nbn connection box.

  1. Use the blue ethernet cable provided with your modem to connect the WAN port on your modem to the UNI-D1 port on the nbn connection box. You must use the UNI-D1 port otherwise your service won’t work.

    DG2144 FTTP Connection

Your nbn connection box may have 1 or 4 ports. Connect to Port 1

 

  1. Turn on your modem and wait for the modem lights to turn on.

 

Step 3. Wait for the green lights

These lights should be illuminated on the front of the modem. This can take several minutes. Once the internet light is on your service is connected.

DG2144 Lights

If after 10 minutes these lights aren’t illuminated, get in touch with us for support.
 

Step 4. Connect your device

Connect wirelessly (Wi-Fi)

Find the Wi-Fi Name and Wi-Fi Password printed on the sticker on the base of the modem.

To connect, choose the Wi-Fi Name on your device, then type in the Wi-Fi Password when prompted.

The password is case sensitive.

Modem Wi-Fi Sticker

 

Connect with a cable

To connect a device, like a laptop or desktop computer, directly to the modem, plug one end of an ethernet (yellow) cable into a yellow LAN port on the back of the modem and the other end into your device.

DG2144 Modem Cable Connection

If you are still having issues connecting to the internet you can chat with our technical support team here or you can view our troubleshooting guides found here.

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Dodo KAON DG2144 Modem Setup Guide

 
Step 1. nbn® hardware setup

As your connection type is Fibre to the Node (FTTN) there won’t be any nbn hardware to set up in your premises. You will connect your modem directly to your main telephone socket.

 
Step 2. Connect the modem

Follow the instructions below to connect your new Dodo Kaon DG2144 modem to the nbn connection box.

  1. Use the grey DSL cable provided with your modem to connect the DSL port on your modem to the main telephone socket on your wall. The DSL cable looks just like a normal phone cable.

DG2144 FTTN Connection

  1. Turn on your modem and wait for the modem lights to turn on.

 

Step 3. Wait for the green lights

These lights should be illuminated on the front of the modem. This can take several minutes. Once the internet light is on your service is connected.

DG2144 Lights

If after 10 minutes these lights aren’t illuminated, get in touch with us for support.
 

Step 4. Connect your device

Connect wirelessly (Wi-Fi)

Find the Wi-Fi Name and Wi-Fi Password printed on the sticker on the base of the modem.

To connect, choose the Wi-Fi Name on your device, then type in the Wi-Fi Password when prompted.

The password is case sensitive.

Modem Wi-Fi Sticker

 

Connect with a cable

To connect a device, like a laptop or desktop computer, directly to the modem, plug one end of an ethernet (yellow) cable into a yellow LAN port on the back of the modem and the other end into your device.

DG2144 Modem Cable Connection

If you are still having issues connecting to the internet you can chat with our technical support team here or you can view our troubleshooting guides found here.

Download/View
Dodo KAON DG2144 Modem Setup Guide

 
Step 1. nbn® hardware setup

As your connection type is Fibre to the Node (FTTB) there won’t be any nbn hardware to set up in your premises. You will connect your modem directly to your main telephone socket.

 
Step 2. Connect the modem

Follow the instructions below to connect your new Dodo Kaon DG2144 modem to the nbn connection box.

  1. Use the grey DSL cable provided with your modem to connect the DSL port on your modem to the main telephone socket on your wall. The DSL cable looks just like a normal phone cable.

DG2144 FTTB Connection

  1. Turn on your modem and wait for the modem lights to turn on.

 

Step 3. Wait for the green lights

These lights should be illuminated on the front of the modem. This can take several minutes. Once the internet light is on your service is connected.

DG2144 Lights

If after 10 minutes these lights aren’t illuminated, get in touch with us for support.
 

Step 4. Connect your device

Connect wirelessly (Wi-Fi)

Find the Wi-Fi Name and Wi-Fi Password printed on the sticker on the base of the modem.

To connect, choose the Wi-Fi Name on your device, then type in the Wi-Fi Password when prompted.

The password is case sensitive.

Modem Wi-Fi Sticker

 

Connect with a cable

To connect a device, like a laptop or desktop computer, directly to the modem, plug one end of an ethernet (yellow) cable into a yellow LAN port on the back of the modem and the other end into your device.

DG2144 Modem Cable Connection

If you are still having issues connecting to the internet you can chat with our technical support team here or you can view our troubleshooting guides found here.

Download/View
Dodo KAON DG2144 Modem Setup Guide

 

 
Step 1. Check your black nbn® connection box

You should already have a black nbn connection box (pictured below) at your premises.

Make sure it’s connected to the power and your coaxial wall outlet. If it’s not connected, follow the instructions below.

HFC box setup

Connecting your black nbn box

  1. Plug the power supply into a Power Outlet.
  2. Connect the power supply to the black nbn box.
  3. Connect the Coaxial Cable from the port on your wall to the black nbn box.
    1. If you have Pay TV through your cable connection, you will need to use the supplied splitter from your brown box and follow the shaded area in the diagram above to plug in the cables.

If your nbn box is missing or damaged, please chat with our technical support team here and we'll arrange a replacement.

 

Step 2. Connect your modem

Follow the instructions below to connect your new Dodo TP-Link VX420 modem to the black nbn connection box.

  1. Use the blue ethernet cable provided with your modem to connect the WAN port on your modem to the UNI-D1 port on the back of the nbn connection box. If your connection box has two ports (a UNI-D1 and a UNI-D2), make sure you use UNI-D1.

    VX420 HFC Setup

  2. Turn on your modem and wait for the modem lights to turn on.

 

Step 3. Wait for the green lights

It can take up to 10 minutes for your modem to connect to the internet and set itself up. Make sure you give it time to do this configuration.

When the below lights are illuminated, you know you’re connected and your service is ready to use.

If after 10 minutes these lights aren’t illuminated, get in touch with us for support.

CX420 HFC Lights

 
Step 4. Connect your device

Wi-Fi

  • Find the Wi-Fi Name and Wi-Fi Password printed on the sticker on the bottom of the modem.

  • To connect, choose the Wi-Fi Name on your device, then type in the Wi-Fi Password when prompted. The password is case sensitive.

VX420 WIFI

 

Cable

  • To connect a device, like a laptop or desktop computer, directly to a modem, plug one end of the supplied ethernet (yellow) cable into a yellow LAN port on the back of the modem and the other into your device.

 VX420 Ethernet

If you are still having issues connecting to the internet you can chat with our technical support team here or you can view our troubleshooting guides found here.

 

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Black nbn® Connection device set-up guide

TP LINK VX420 Modem Setup Guide

 
Step 1. Check your white nbn® connection box

You should already have a White nbn connection box (pictured below) at your premises.

Make sure it’s connected to the power and your wall socket. If it’s not connected, follow the instructions below.

White nbn box set-up

Connecting your white nbn box

  1. Plug the power supply into a Power Outlet.

  2. Connect the power supply to the white nbn box.

  3. Connect the telephone cable from the port on your wall to the white nbn box.

If your nbn box is missing or damaged, please chat with our technical support team here and we'll arrange a replacement.

 

Step 2. Connect the modem

Follow the instructions below to connect your new VX420 modem to the white nbn connection box.

1. Use the blue ethernet cable provided with your modem to connect the WAN port on your modem to the Gateway port on the back of the nbn connection box.

VX420 FTTC Setup

  1. Turn on your modem and wait for the modem lights to turn on.

 

Step 3. Wait for the green lights

It can take up to 10 minutes for your modem to connect to the internet and set itself up. Make sure you give it time to do this configuration.

When the below lights are illuminated, you know you’re connected and your service is ready to use.

If after 10 minutes these lights aren’t illuminated, get in touch with us for support.

VX420 FTTC Lights

 

Step 4. Connect your device

Connect wirelessly (Wi-Fi):

  • Find the Wi-Fi Name and Wi-Fi Password printed on the sticker on the bottom of the modem.
  • To connect, choose the Wi-Fi Name on your device, then type in the Wi-Fi Password when prompted. The password is case sensitive.

VX420 Wifi

 

Connect with a cable:

  • To connect a device, like a laptop or desktop computer, directly to a modem, plug one end of the supplied ethernet (yellow) cable into a yellow LAN port on the back of the modem and the other into your device.

VX420 Ethernet

If you are still having issues connecting to the internet you can chat with our technical support team here or you can view our troubleshooting guides found here.

 

Download/View

White nbn® Connection device set-up guide

TP LINK VX420 Modem Setup Guide

 
Step 1. nbn® hardware setup

Your Fixed Wireless antenna and connection box should already be installed in your premises. Make sure the connection box is connected to the wall outlet and a power socket and switched on before connecting your modem.

Fixed Wireless setup

Image courtesy of nbn

If your nbn box is missing or damaged, please chat with our technical support team here and we'll arrange a replacement.

 

Step 2. Connect the modem

 

Follow the instructions below to connect your new VX420 modem to the nbn connection box.

  1. Use the blue ethernet cable provided with your modem to connect the WAN port on your modem to the UNI-D1 port on the nbn connection box. You must use the UNI-D1 port otherwise your service won’t work.

VX420 FW Setup

  1. Turn on your modem and wait for the modem lights to turn on.

 

Step 3. Wait for the green lights

It can take up to 10 minutes for your modem to connect to the internet and set itself up. Make sure you give it time to do this configuration.

When the below lights are illuminated, you know you’re connected and your service is ready to use.

If after 10 minutes these lights aren’t illuminated, get in touch with us for support.

VX420 FW Lights
 
 
Step 4. Connect your device

Connect wirelessly (Wi-Fi):

  • Find the Wi-Fi Name and Wi-Fi Password printed on the sticker on the bottom of the modem.
  • To connect, choose the Wi-Fi Name on your device, then type in the Wi-Fi Password when prompted. The password is case sensitive.

VX420 Wifi

 

Connect with a cable:

  • To connect a device, like a laptop or desktop computer, directly to a modem, plug one end of the supplied ethernet (yellow) cable into a yellow LAN port on the back of the modem and the other into your device.

VX420 Ethernet

If you are still having issues connecting to the internet you can chat with our technical support team here or you can view our troubleshooting guides found here.

 

Download/View

TP LINK VX420 Modem Setup Guide

 
Step 1. nbn® hardware setup

Your Fibre to the Premises connection box should already be installed in your premises. Make sure the connection box is connected to the wall outlet and a power socket and switched on before connecting your modem.

Image of FTTP Box Setup

Image courtesy of nbn. Please note that nbn Connection Box designs may vary.

If your nbn box is missing or damaged, please chat with our technical support team here and we'll arrange a replacement.

 

Step 2. Connect the modem

Follow the instructions below to connect your new VX420 modem to the nbn connection box.

  1. Use the blue ethernet cable provided with your modem to connect the WAN port on your modem to the UNI-D1 port on the nbn connection box. You must use the UNI-D1 port otherwise your service won’t work.

VX420 FTTP Setup

Your nbn connection box may have 1 or 4 ports. Connect to Port 1

  1. Turn on your modem and wait for the modem lights to turn on.

 

Step 3. Wait for the green lights

It can take up to 10 minutes for your modem to connect to the internet and set itself up. Make sure you give it time to do this configuration.

When the below lights are illuminated, you know you’re connected and your service is ready to use.

If after 10 minutes these lights aren’t illuminated, get in touch with us for support.

VX420 FTTP Lights

 

Step 4. Connect your device

Connect wirelessly (Wi-Fi):

  • Find the Wi-Fi Name and Wi-Fi Password printed on the sticker on the bottom of the modem.
  • To connect, choose the Wi-Fi Name on your device, then type in the Wi-Fi Password when prompted. The password is case sensitive.
VX420 WiFi

 

Cable

  • To connect a device, like a laptop or desktop computer, directly to a modem, plug one end of the supplied ethernet (yellow) cable into a yellow LAN port on the back of the modem and the other into your device.
VX420 Ethernet

If you are still having issues connecting to the internet you can chat with our technical support team here or you can view our troubleshooting guides found here.

 

Download/View

TP LINK VX420 Modem Setup Guide

 
Step 1. nbn® hardware setup

As your connection type is Fibre to the Node (FTTN) there won’t be any nbn hardware to set up in your premises. You will connect your modem directly to your main telephone socket.

 
Step 2. Connect the modem

Follow the instructions below to connect your new VX420 modem to the nbn connection box.

  1. Use the grey DSL cable provided with your modem to connect the DSL port on your modem to the main telephone socket on your wall. The DSL cable looks just like a normal phone cable.

VX420 FTTN Setup

  1. Turn on your modem and wait for the modem lights to turn on.

 

Step 3. Wait for the green lights

It can take up to 10 minutes for your modem to connect to the internet and set itself up. Make sure you give it time to do this configuration.

When the below lights are illuminated, you know you’re connected and your service is ready to use.

If after 10 minutes these lights aren’t illuminated, get in touch with us for support. 

VX420 FTTN Lights

 

Step 4. Connect your device

Connect wirelessly (Wi-Fi):

  • Find the Wi-Fi Name and Wi-Fi Password printed on the sticker on the bottom of the modem.
  • To connect, choose the Wi-Fi Name on your device, then type in the Wi-Fi Password when prompted. The password is case sensitive.

VX420 WiFi

 

Cable

  • To connect a device, like a laptop or desktop computer, directly to a modem, plug one end of the supplied ethernet (yellow) cable into a yellow LAN port on the back of the modem and the other into your device.

VX420 Ethernet

If you are still having issues connecting to the internet you can chat with our technical support team here or you can view our troubleshooting guides found here.

 

Download/View

TP LINK VX420 Modem Setup Guide

 
Step 1. nbn® hardware setup

As your connection type is Fibre to the Node (FTTB) there won’t be any nbn hardware to set up in your premises. You will connect your modem directly to your main telephone socket.

 

Step 2. Connect the modem

Follow the instructions below to connect your new VX420 modem to the nbn connection box.

  1. Use the grey DSL cable provided with your modem to connect the DSL port on your modem to the main telephone socket on your wall. The DSL cable looks just like a normal phone cable.

VX420 FTTB Setup

  1. Turn on your modem and wait for the modem lights to turn on.

 

Step 3. Wait for the green lights

It can take up to 10 minutes for your modem to connect to the internet and set itself up. Make sure you give it time to do this configuration.

When the below lights are illuminated, you know you’re connected and your service is ready to use.

If after 10 minutes these lights aren’t illuminated, get in touch with us for support. 

VX420 FTTB Lights

 

Step 4. Connect your device

Connect wirelessly (Wi-Fi):

  • Find the Wi-Fi Name and Wi-Fi Password printed on the sticker on the bottom of the modem.
  • To connect, choose the Wi-Fi Name on your device, then type in the Wi-Fi Password when prompted. The password is case sensitive.

VX420 Lights

 

Cable

  • To connect a device, like a laptop or desktop computer, directly to a modem, plug one end of the supplied ethernet (yellow) cable into a yellow LAN port on the back of the modem and the other into your device.

VX420 Ethernet

If you are still having issues connecting to the internet you can chat with our technical support team here or you can view our troubleshooting guides found here.

 

Download/View

TP LINK VX420 Modem Setup Guide