How to Connect Airport Extreme 5th Gen to nbn FTTB & Tangerine

desertsand on 10/05/2021 - 23:00
Last edited 10/05/2021 - 23:20 by 1 other user

Hello everyone,

Just wondering if anyone has successfully used AirPort Extreme 5th gen with FTTB (VDSL) NBN.

I am with tangerine and can’t figure this one out.

I have set it to PPoE with my username and password but I’m still getting error messages.

Is there any setting I’m missing?

I really appreciate everyone’s help as I am trying not to get their pre-set router (non refundable) in case the connection is not good.

Thank you!

(If that helps I plugged another modem and the wan light was flashing (but that is not compatible with vdsl so it didn’t work)

Internet Apple Wireless Router

Comments

  • Twix on 10/05/2021 - 23:13
    +1

    You are missing a VDSL2 modem. Time to upgrade from the Apple AirPort Extreme.

    FTTB = VDSL2 modem + Apple AirPort Extreme 5th gen router.

    • desertsand on 10/05/2021 - 23:31
      +1

      Thank you Twix. I can be wrong but I did some research and it seems like it is compatible with vdsl2?

      • Twix on 10/05/2021 - 23:36

        The Apple AirPort Extreme is compatible with FTTB if you put a VDSL2 modem before it. It is still using wireless 802.11n hence the suggestion to upgrade the lot.

        • desertsand on 10/05/2021 - 23:40
          +1

          Understood. Thank you!

  • desertsand on 11/05/2021 - 20:16

    Update: I bought a TP-Link AC1200 and I’m still unable to connect to tangerine. I am guessing I bought the wrong device again :/

    • Twix on 11/05/2021 - 20:22

      TP-Link sell many AC1200 modem and routers. What is the full TP-Link name on the box?

      • desertsand on 11/05/2021 - 20:23

        Hi Twix,

        It’s AC1200 mesh Wi-Fi router (archer a6)

        • Twix on 11/05/2021 - 20:25

          Archer A6 won't work by itself on FTTB and it needs a VDSL2 modem before it.

          TP-Link Archer all-in-one modem and routers are the VR400, VR600, VR2100, VR2800.

  • desertsand on 11/05/2021 - 20:33
    +1

    Thank you! At least this one I can return.

    I just ordered a NetComm NF18ACV AC1600. This one should work right?

    Thank you again!

    • Twix on 11/05/2021 - 20:35

      NetComm NF18ACV AC1600 is compatible with FTTB.

      • desertsand on 11/05/2021 - 20:36
        +1

        Thank you! I will come back with an update tomorrow when I receive it. Fingers crossed!

  • desertsand on 11/05/2021 - 20:37

    Would you recommend any cheap modem to maybe connect it to the AirPort Extreme?

    • Twix on 11/05/2021 - 20:39
      +1

      Nah anything out there now is faster than the Apple AirPort Extreme.

  • desertsand on 19/05/2021 - 13:58

    Update: still can’t make it to work lol

    • Twix on 19/05/2021 - 19:54

      Did you wait half an hour before plugging in the NF18ACV?

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