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How to set up ASUS RT-AC68U for NBN HFC

Please follow the steps below to set up your ASUS RT-AC68U.

1. Ensure your NBN Connection Box is turned on.
2. Plug in the power cable and turn your ASUS on using the Power button.
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3. Connect a device to your ASUS via WiFi or Ethernet cable and go to http://www.router.asus.com or http://192.168.1.1 in your browser
4. Log in with your ASUS username and password.
   
   By default these are:
   Username: admin
   Password: password
5. On the home screen, select Advanced Settings > WAN.
6. Click Internet Connection tab.
7. Select PPPoE for WAN Connection Type.
8. Enter your username and password and select Apply.
9. Select Advanced Settings > LAN > IPTV.
10. Set the ISP Profile to Manual.
11. If your NBN plan was activated before 1 March 2023, more settings are needed. Set Internet VID to 2 and PRI to 0.
12. Select Apply.
13. Reboot the modem and once rebooted, connect an Ethernet cable from from the UNI-D1 port on your NBN Connection Box into the blue WAN port on your ASUS router.
    Note: If UNI-D1 doesn’t work, try each UNI-D port.
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Your ASUS RT-AC68U should now be online. If you're still having issues, please see NBN Co’s Steps to boost your WiFi or call us on 13 66 33 for further assistance.