ZTE H1600

3 min. readlast update: 08.05.2025
  1. Make sure your ZTE is plugged into a power outlet and switched on.
  2. FTTC, FTTP, and HFC connections: run an ethernet cable from the red 'WAN' port to the correct port on your NBN connection box:
    • FTTP: the UNI-D port as described in your onboarding email.
    • FTTC: the GATEWAY port.
    • HFC: the 'UNI-D1' port.
    FTTN and FTTB connections: run a phone cable from the grey 'DSL' port on the ZTE to a phone port in the wall.
  3. Connect your computer to the Wi-Fi network of the ZTE. You can find the Wi-Fi name and password on the sticker on the ZTE's base.
  4. Open a web browser like Google Chrome or Firefox. Enter the code 192.168.20.1 in the web address bar and press enter.
  5. A login page will appear. Enter the username and password on the sticker found on the ZTE. This is different to the Wi-Fi name and password.
  6. Click Internet at the top of the page.
  7. Click WAN at the menu on the left side of the page.

    For FTTC, FTTP, and HFC connections:

    • Click DSL in the menu bar that appears below the 'Internet' button.
    • Click the rubbish bin icon next to each of the DSL connections.
    • Click Ethernet in the menu bar that appears below the 'Internet' button.
    • Click the rubbish bin icon next to each of the Ethernet connections.
    • Click Create New Item.

    For FTTN and FTTB connections:

    • Click Ethernet in the menu bar that appears below the 'Internet' button.
    • Click the rubbish bin icon next to each of the Ethernet connections.
    • Click DSL in the menu bar that appears below the 'Internet' button.
    • Click the rubbish bin icon next to each of the DSL connections.
    • Click Create New Item.
  8. Select the following settings:
    • Connection Name: Type in 'Buddy Telco'.
    • Type: Routing
    • Service List: Internet
    • Link Type: IP
    • IP Version: IPv4
    • IP Type: DHCP
    • NAT: On
    • VLAN: Off
  9. Click Apply.
  10. Check for an internet connection.

If you're still having issues, please refer to the official ZTE support page.

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