These step-by-step instructions will assist you in setting up and connecting your Netcomm NF18 modem to your Fibre or ADSL/VDSL broadband connection.

We've made it super easy to set up. Just follow the numbered steps below and you'll be good to go. 

• Fibre Modem Setup

  1. Plug the blue Ethernet cable into the the WAN port on the modem and plug the other end into the port labeled GE1 or LAN1 on your ONT (that’s the fibre box usually found on your wall).

  2. Plug the power cable into the modem and your power point and turn the modem on.

  3. Repeat step 2 with your ONT, ensuring that it is also connected to the power.

  4. Plug the yellow Ethernet cable into any of the numbered Ethernet ports on the modem and plug the other end into your device (e.g. PC, TV, or game console). 

  You should be up and running in a few minutes. Boom!

  You will find your Wi-Fi network name and password on the bottom of your Netcomm NF18 modem. Check out setting up wireless on NF18 to change your Wi-Fi name and password. 

  

  Cables

  Telephone cable (RJ-11 to RJ-11): This cable runs from the 'Telephone 1' port of your Netcomm modem to port on the back or bottom of your telephone device.

  Ethernet cable (RJ-45): This cable runs from the WAN port of your Netcomm modem to the LAN1/GE1 port of your ONT.

• ADSL/VDSL Modem Setup

  1. Plug the black cable to wall socket and the other end into the grey DSL port on the modem. If you have homeline services, use the DSL Filter.

  2. Plug the grey cable into the Phone Port on the DSL Filter and the other end into your phone.

  3. Plug the power pack into your power point and modem and turn the modem on. 

  4. Plug the yellow cable into your device (e.g. PC, TV or game console). 

  You will find your Wi-Fi network name and password on the bottom of your Netcomm NF18 modem. Check out setting up wireless on NF18 to change your Wi-Fi name and password. 

  

  Cables

  Telephone cable (RJ-11): This cable runs from the DSL port of your modem to your dedicated wall socket.

  Ethernet cable (RJ-45): This cable runs from the Ethernet/LAN port of your modem to the Ethernet plug on your computer device.