The guy on the end of the phone wouldnt listen and tried to tell me it was my modem again, to the point he wanted me to lift it and wiggle it around to make sure power cable wasnt loose. Shop optus home broadband plans with a selection of nbn, adsl, cable and 5g. View and download optus dpq3925 user manual online. After installing the software and restarting your computer, insert the modem. What you need to know about nbn modem routers optus. Top tips to choosing a good nbn modem router digital grog. Hello, does optus automatically push the latest firmware update to this router modem. If you have checked your device and if you feel that it needs to be updated then proceed with further stpes. If unsuccessful, reboot the cable modem by removing the power plug from the rear. These modems ship from the factory with random wpa passphrases, they are not setup by optus techs. I adaptor power plug into the cable modem and turn the power point on. Still in the box, comes with ethernet cable, phone line cable, and power cable.
We recommend you use an optussupplied wifi modem or you can use your own compatible cable modem or router. In most instances a connection over wifi will be slower than if you were connected physically to your modem with a cable, particularly if there is a wall in the way or there are multiple users on the same wifi network. The optus usb modem works as advertised, but fluctuations in service and a few software bugs have hampered our experience during testing. The optus cable modem needs to be connected to the router with an ethernet cable its never a good idea to connect you computer directly to the modem.
Wifi cable modem 7 pages modem optus cg30001staus user manual. Since my last post, i got hold of another optus technician online who identified some minor power issues and radiofrequency issue with my modem and is sending out a technician to check it out. Cable internet quick start guide support answers optus. Huawei e3351 3g usb wireless modem for sale online ebay. Hi peter, 1 install planned janmar 2019 2 already landline 3 currently on optus cable 4 cg30002staus the problem is each of the floors of the house is like its own faraday cage. If you have an optus ultra wifi modem, click here to download the quick start guide. Default profile when your receive your modem from optus, users will be able to access and change modem settings when connected via an ethernet cable or your password protected wifi network. Nov 21, 2017 its one of the worst adsl nbn router modem of optus australia. The internet connection speed is lower than expected. Optus mobile broadband aircard 310u usb modem quick start. Turn your modem around so you can get a good look at the rear sockets.
In parental controls you can set up restrictions on connected devices internet. A modem router does the same thing but simply combines these two devices into one piece of hardware. To lay a little ground work, as mentioned, i was on optus s hfc cable previously. Optus will send you a new wifi modem that allows you to connect multiple devices. As such, its not the most fantastic modem but it will do the job. Default password leaves tens of thousands of optus cable. We have a new software update that you should download and install to enjoy a better network experience, including. Remove the coaxial cable the cable sticking out of your wall with the handy little spanner provided. See how to view the wifi hotspot password, change name of or password for the wifi hotspot and change wireless channel. What alternative cable modems to the netgear cg3000v2 are available in australia. Unresricted firmware on optus cable modem router hi, the advanced menu is missing a few features, is there an unrestricted firmware rather than v2.
Feb 07, 2019 how to connect two routers on one home network using a lan cable stock router netgeartplink duration. Telstra vs optus cable plans compared may 2020 finder. Remember, you need to establish a connection to the modem settings menu. Shop a huge range of optus broadband internet products and plans. Guide to the modem settings menu sagemcom gateway f. Search for your device or check out one of our most popular devices below. See below table for more information on front panel led status indicator functions. I have recently signed up to optus cable and i am pretty happy with the speed and. Ds on, the wifi cable modem is receiving data from the cable network 3. Telstra includes a gateway modem on 24 month plans. For those who havent heard, news of a severe breach in the wpa2 wireless protocol being released on 16th october.
Netgear provides your isp with the latest firmware and your isp updates your firmware. Unplug the power cable, usbethernet cable and telephone cable if applicable. Stream in the fast lane with orbis awardwinning wifi triband mesh technology. New optus supplied modem sagemcom 5366tn hi, yes crowders. This troubleshooting guide will take you through a number of possible causes to help you find a solution to your problem update the modem software. Using an optussupplied modem allows us to provide support for connecting and. It was a faulty amplifier in the end, and it was just because i was at the endish of the cable i was one of the first impacted as it degraded. Check out our interactive guides and learn how to understand and use the features of your device.
When your computer detects the modem, the message new network interfaces have been detected appears. Without the firmware specific to optus, it will not work with optus any more. Optus mobile broadband aircard 310u usb modem 09 mac os x 10. Default password leaves tens of thousands of optus cable subscribers at risk by ben grubb updated april 4, 2014 12. Simply open up your web browser and head to newmodemau. Overwrite optus custom firmware on sagemcom router. Funny how that was the link i was given by optus customer support only yesterday. Stay connected for 36 months and pay no modem cost. Optus 4g wireless broadband 500gb mth to mth whistleout. If you need the home phone then the proper way is to have both the optus modem and a new modem router going. Guide to the modem settings menu netgear cg3000 v2 optus.
Add optional extras to stream great entertainment with fetch or watch every match of the english premier league live and more with optus sport. Power on, power is applied to the wifi cable modem 2. Appreciate it if someoneoptus tells me the procedure. You shouldnt have to specifically ask for the new modem. From here the cable modem has a socket into which you plug a normal telephone cable. Sagemcom fast 3864op is a firmware locked adsl router modem by optus. Be aware that it is only 3g, but performed very well for casual internet access on my laptop whilst travelling around queensland. If youd like to keep your existing modem, router or dual device to connect to optus nbn, then youll need to find out from the manufacturer whether its capable of supporting nbn speeds.
Optus dont offer a univ voice service, instead you must use the optus sagemcom nbn modems voip port which connects to their old cable modem phone banks at the exchange. The cable modem will commence the synchronisation sequence which may take up to 30 minutes to complete. This modem set itself up faultlessly when plugged into my computer, and has performed really well without complicated software downloads and setups. Optus secure profile you can optionally choose to password protect your modem settings using this profile.
In cable connection you can see advanced information about the internet connection. You can bridge your cable modem and connect up your own router to run the. A speed demon with support for the fastest internet offerings up to 960 mbps. In my network you can see a list of devices on the network. There are numerous devices on the market that combine a modem and router. Wifi performance can also be impacted by interference from surrounding devices and. Connect the modem power cable to a power point and the other side to the modem port labelled power. These addresses are assigned from an address pool which begins with 192. Used huawei e5331 3g mini wifi modem optus mobile internet. Unresricted firmware on optus cable modemrouter netgear. When will optus update routermodems firmware for the krack wpa2 attack. This modem has 2 phone ports meaning you can connect your landline if it has been disconnected due to the nbn.
I am using an optus cable modem router model cg3000 can i install purevpn router software or can anyone recommend a company as i want to stream video content via my amazon firestick, and watch american content in australia. How i got a optus dslnbn modem to work with my isp. You cannot manually update your netgear cable modem or modem routers firmware. Wtf who would set that as a default password, the optus guy was a jerk. Unusually for optus, theyve actually locked this down more than telstra have with their modems. Im not sure how optus expect a 75 year old visually impared person to understand these passkeys i brought a standard retail version router a couple of years back, and it had wifi enabled but absolutely no wifi security.
Internet on, the wifi cable modem is registered on the network and fully operational 5. Given we cant update the firmware in our routers modems when will optus be updating them for such a. Selling 2 optus modems with powers cords and other cords 80, 1247234206. Even with a software firewall, its nice having an extra protection from a router. Ready right out of the box, and comes with automatic orbi software updates for new router features and wifi improvements. I changed the frequency start value from 975000000 to 807000000 and it seemed to have slowed down the errors on channe. Plug your new cable modem power adapter into a power point. Optus cg30001staus installation manual pdf download. Netgear modem cg3000 2staus in excellent condition. The optus wireless modem also comes bundled with a usb extension cable. The other end of this cable plugs into your normal house phone. This was an optus provided modem router however it can be used with any other isp. When the cable modem is disconnected from the internet, users on the lan can be dynamically assigned ip addresses by the cable modem dhcp server. Torrenting causes the modem to fall over completely and must be power cycled to be able to browse again.
Its no larger than the optussupplied 4g modem itself, and with a 2m cable, it means you can easily position this antenna away from your modem for optimum signal. Very pleased i bought it great value and a quality product. Lan 14 on, a device is connected to one of the ethernet ports. This means that it uses your internet connection i. How to connect two routers on one home network using a lan cable.
This guide gives you a general introduction to the modem settings menu. What is the latest firmware version of my netgear cable. In a way, using the extension cable defeats the purpose of buying this modem over the previous generation as the new slim. Rubbish, you dont need a special optus certified modem to have a working optus adsl connection.
Combine your home phone and internet together to enjoy unlimited data and optus sport, all on a monthtomonth contract. From home broadband to mobile broadband, optus has got your internet connectivity covered. Thanks i might try this out if other solutions dont work. Comes with power adaptor and wall socket splitter for. Hi there i am no more on optus broadband, currently looking to sell 2 sagecomm optus modem that works for both adsl and nbn connections.
The latest firmware update will update your huawei e960 gateway with modem software version. Connect up to 16 wifi enabled devices at the same time, plus one connection via usb cable with the handy optus e5577 4g wifi modem. This is because they contain special firmware to work within our cable network. With an optus broadband and nbn internet plan you can catch up on your favourite videos, social media and online shopping with a plan thats tailored for you. Apr 27, 2020 optus is one of australias major internet providers, covering nbn, adsl, mobile broadband and home wireless connections. Find out today what internet connection suits your needs best. Its one of the first modem router combos to include a builtin docsis 3. Optus portable wifi modems and data sim cards bring the freedom of wireless internet to your devices. When you have plugged the modem into the router, unplug both. Shop latest phones would you like information for your devicename.
Us on, the wifi cable modem is sending data to the cable network 4. Quite recently i have been experiencing some lag issues in the ranges between 3001500 ping, is this a modem related issue because i dont think im capped at all. Optus computer modems for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Optus wireless computer modems for sale shop with afterpay. The gateway modem comes with 4g connectivity, which can be. I had their old modem a netgear cg30002staus operating in bridge mode connected to my personal router a synology rt2600ac. How to configure your old telstra or optus modem to use with. You can connect your tablet, laptop, mobile phone or gaming device with a press of a button, and multitask with ease. Back in december, on news of vividwireless demise, i decided to sign up with optus for some 4g home broadband.
How do i update the firmware on my router if i onl. If weve determined that youre existing modem is faulty, or if youve received a replacement modem that hasnt resolved the issue id suggest jumping onto live chat or even our social media service team on facebook or twitter. Add optional extras to access great entertainment with fetch or watch every match of the english premier league live and more with optus sport. Almost all newer modems are actually modems and routers combined, including the modem provided to all new optus nbn customers. What alternative cable modems to the netgear cg300. What is the latest firmware version of my netgear cable modem. Optus issued me this modem 4 months ago so it is still relatively new.
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