This guide is suitable for the following Billion routers:

7300-RA 7300-GRA	7401VGP-R3 7404VGP-X 7404VGO-X	7404VNP-X 7404VNO-X

What we'll cover:

• connecting cables
• logging into your router
• setting up your ADSL connection

Not what you're looking for? Try the NodePhone Configuration Guide, the Wireless Configuration Guide (Windows) or the Wireless Configuration Guide (Mac).

All Billion routers sold by Internode are delivered fully configured: including your ADSL username, password, and all Internode-specific settings. If you've just received your Billion router from Internode, simply follow the cabling guide to connect the router.

Further steps contain detailed configuration - if your router has a wireless capability which you are not using, check that the wireless is set to Disabled to ensure the wireless is inaccessible.

If you would like to confirm the details in your router, have purchased your router elsewhere, or if you've performed a factory reset, you may also need to follow through the guide.

Billion Cable Setup

Connection of your modem will vary depending on whether you have a Standard ADSL or a Naked ADSL service. Additional connections such as Wireless, VoIP and the USB fallback also vary from model to model and may not be appropriate for your modem.

Connections vary depending on the model.

Figure 1: Example cabling connections

Basic ADSL Cabling

If you have a Naked ADSL service, you do not require an ADSL filter/splitter. Simply connect the router's DSL port directly to the telephone socket without incorporating the ADSL splitter.

1. Connect a phone cable from the Line or Wall Socket port on the ADSL splitter to the telephone port on your wall.
2. Connect a phone cable from the ADSL Modem port on the splitter to the DSL port on the back of the Billion router.
   NOTE: Ensure that your cable is less than 3 metres long: longer cables can affect the performance of your service.
3. If you are not configuring NodePhone, connect the telephone to the Local Phone port on the ADSL splitter.
   NOTE: All devices connected to the ADSL line on any socket in the premises also need to be connected to an ADSL filter.
4. Connect one end of the supplied Ethernet cable to the network port on your computer. Connect the other end to one of the Ethernet or LAN ports on the back of the router.
5. Connect your wireless aerial if appropriate.
6. Connect the power supply to the back of the router, and plug it into your 240v power outlet.
7. Switch on the router.

NodePhone Cabling Setup

This will set up NodePhone with a "fallback" to your regular (PSTN) telephone service. This will allow you to switch between your NodePhone service and the regular PSTN service.

When dialling out through NodePhone, you will hear a distinctive dial-tone, which sounds like a long hum. On most handsets, pressing the # key will switch between your NodePhone service and your PSTN service.

1. Connect a phone cable between the Local Phone port on the ADSL splitter and the Line port on the Billion modem.
2. Connect your telephone handset to the port on the router marked with a picture of a handset. Some modems may have a second socket for another handset to be connected.

ADSL Configuration

Step 1

• Open your preferred web browser, e.g., Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, etc.
• Enter the following number into the address bar:
  • 192.168.1.254 (this is known as an IP Address)

Figure 2: Entering the IP Address to access the modem

Step 2

• The Billion configuration page will open. You will be prompted for a username and password.

• Click the OK or Login button at the bottom of the page.

Figure 3: Entering login information to access the router

Step 3

• The Billion status page will be displayed. This will show details including the model of your modem, and the current firmware version (the software that runs the modem).
• Click the WAN link in the menu to the left of the screen.

Figure 4: The Billion 'Status' page

Step 4

• Ensure the WAN settings ares as follows:
  • The preferred Protocol setting is PPPoA, however, if you are playing games or using applications that benefit from lower latency, you may gain a marginal improvement in ping times using the PPPoE protocol.
  • Ensure the VPI setting is 8.
  • Ensure the VCI setting is 35.
  • Ensure the IP Address remains set to 0.0.0.0. Your modem will be assigned an IP address automatically when it logs in: even if you have a static IP address.
  • Set Obtain DNS Automatically to Enable.
    NOTE: Alternatively, you may enter the Internode DNS settings: 192.231.203.132 and 192.231.203.3
  • Enter your Internode Username in the format username@internode.on.net. It is important that your username includes @internode.on.net or you will be unable to connect.
  • Enter your Internode Password.
• Click Apply when you have made your changes.

Figure 5: The 'WAN Port Configuration' screen with correct settings

Step 5

• Once settings have been applied, click Save Config at the bottom right of the page.
• The modem will ask you to confirm that you wish to save your configuration. Click Apply to save the settings.

Figure 6: The 'Save Config to FLASH' Screen

Step 6

• Saving the configuration can take up to 20 seconds. Once the configuration has been saved, another box may pop-up confirming that Save Config to FLASH Successful.
• Click OK. The modem will return to either the 'Save Settings' page, or the 'Status' page.

Figure 7: Confirmation of saved settings

Step 7

• Restart your router by either switching the router power off for 1 minute or selecting 'restart with current settings' on the bottom right of the page. (This will preserve your settings.)

Your Billion router should have now connected to the Internet. If you get a message advising that the connection has failed, repeat the above steps, ensuring the settings are all correct.

If you're looking to also set up your NodePhone (VoIP) and/or Wireless service for your Billion router, please refer to our other guides:

• Billion NodePhone Configuration Guide
• Billion Wireless Configuration Guide (Windows)
• Billion Wireless Configuration Guide (Mac)

If you are having trouble setting up the modem or would like to clarify some of the steps, please contact the Helpdesk.