I've spent the last few hours trying to configure this and it just won't connect. Talking with Spark was about as useful as a crusty nutsack.
Does anyone have experience on setting this router up and what settings need to go where?
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What model is it?
go into the wan settings set a PPPoE Connection, plug the cable from the ONT into the routers Wan port, put in the username password user@xtrabb.co.nz and password1234 then ensure VLAN tagging is enabled with the number 10
Should be that easy really.
Well, the settings you need are here:
https://www.spark.co.nz/help/internet/set-up/non-spark-modem/
Perhaps someone here can hand hold you through the setup - I haven't used that particular model before I am afraid.
Cheers - N
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lNomNoml:
What model is it?
RT-AC68U
l43a2:
go into the wan settings set a PPPoE Connection, plug the cable from the ONT into the routers Wan port, put in the username password user@xtrabb.co.nz and password1234 then ensure VLAN tagging is enabled with the number 10
Should be that easy really.
Where do you get that username and pword from?
Kopkiwi:
lNomNoml:
What model is it?
RT-AC68U
l43a2:
go into the wan settings set a PPPoE Connection, plug the cable from the ONT into the routers Wan port, put in the username password user@xtrabb.co.nz and password1234 then ensure VLAN tagging is enabled with the number 10
Should be that easy really.
Where do you get that username and pword from?
its the default user/pass for spark connections over PPPoE since they use port auth not user/pass based auth.
Kopkiwi:
lNomNoml:
What model is it?
RT-AC68U
l43a2:
go into the wan settings set a PPPoE Connection, plug the cable from the ONT into the routers Wan port, put in the username password user@xtrabb.co.nz and password1234 then ensure VLAN tagging is enabled with the number 10
Should be that easy really.
Where do you get that username and pword from?
It's one we used to supply.
For spark, the only requirement is that you have a valid (eg no junk characters) username and password. It isnt unique to you as a User.
Highly likely your missing the vlan tag. If i recall correctly for that model it's under iptv...
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from another thread: LAN -> IPTV -> Select ISP Profile -> "Manual Setting"; Set "Internet" VID to 10
this is from a 2Degrees setup, https://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumid=85&topicid=236132&page_no=1#2019574 but should help you.
Thanks guys, appreciate the help, I'll give that a whirl.
Have a look at the setup guide at pbtech https://www.pbtech.co.nz/ASUSISPSettings#SparkAC68U
djtOtago:
Have a look at the setup guide at pbtech https://www.pbtech.co.nz/ASUSISPSettings#SparkAC68U
Yeah I tried that, but I don't have the same settings for some reason? Possibly a more recent firmware on mine?
l43a2:
from another thread: LAN -> IPTV -> Select ISP Profile -> "Manual Setting"; Set "Internet" VID to 10
this is from a 2Degrees setup, https://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumid=85&topicid=236132&page_no=1#2019574 but should help you.
Legend, that was it! Thanks man.
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