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=Setting up a new fibre connection=
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If you're setting up a new fibre connection or configuring a new router, this guide will help you get connected with minimal effort.
 
If you're setting up a new fibre connection or configuring a new router, this guide will help you get connected with minimal effort.
  
=Before you begin=
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==Before you begin==
==Get your fibre user datasheet==
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===Get your fibre user datasheet===
 
A datasheet should have been included with your router, but if you don't have your with you. You can download it [https://my.imaginet.co.za/adsl here].
 
A datasheet should have been included with your router, but if you don't have your with you. You can download it [https://my.imaginet.co.za/adsl here].
  
==Check the ONT==
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===Check the ONT===
 
"ONT" stands for "Optical Network Terminal". This is a device installed inside your home or office by the fibre network's contractors. It will have a thin fibre cable with a green connector plugged into one port. It will also have an ethernet/network port, and the contractors might already have plugged in an ethernet/network cable. Your router should be connected to the ONT with an ethernet cable (a cable is provided with the router), and both the router and ONT should be plugged in to mains power and switched on.
 
"ONT" stands for "Optical Network Terminal". This is a device installed inside your home or office by the fibre network's contractors. It will have a thin fibre cable with a green connector plugged into one port. It will also have an ethernet/network port, and the contractors might already have plugged in an ethernet/network cable. Your router should be connected to the ONT with an ethernet cable (a cable is provided with the router), and both the router and ONT should be plugged in to mains power and switched on.
  
==Connect to the router==
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===Connect to the router===
 
Connect your PC, laptop, phone, or other suitable device to the router. You can do use an ethernet cable, or connect to WiFi. 'Ensure that you are not connected to any other networks'. If you're using your phone to set up the connection, turn mobile data off. The WiFi network name (SSID) and password/key are on the data sheet included with your router.
 
Connect your PC, laptop, phone, or other suitable device to the router. You can do use an ethernet cable, or connect to WiFi. 'Ensure that you are not connected to any other networks'. If you're using your phone to set up the connection, turn mobile data off. The WiFi network name (SSID) and password/key are on the data sheet included with your router.
  
=Configure the router=
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==Router setup==
 
Getting connected is easy and only takes 3 steps. The general procedure is explained below. For info and tips specific to your router, see the following links:
 
Getting connected is easy and only takes 3 steps. The general procedure is explained below. For info and tips specific to your router, see the following links:
  
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[[Huawei AX3|setup instructions for '''Huawei''' routers]]
 
[[Huawei AX3|setup instructions for '''Huawei''' routers]]
  
==Log in to your router's configuration page==
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===Log in to your router's configuration page===
 
Open your browser, enter your router's IP address in the address bar, and press enter. The IP address is usually printed on a sticker on the underside of the router. The address will look something like https://192.168.0.1/
 
Open your browser, enter your router's IP address in the address bar, and press enter. The IP address is usually printed on a sticker on the underside of the router. The address will look something like https://192.168.0.1/
  
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tel:086-111-1101.
 
tel:086-111-1101.
  
==Connection settings==
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===Connection settings===
 
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Once you're logged in to your routers configuration page, find the section for "Internet", "connection settings" or similar.  
 
 
===Openserve or Vodacom===
 
 
 
Connection type: PPPoE
 
 
 
See your Fibre Datasheet or https://my.imaginet.co.za for your user details.
 
 
 
===All other networks===
 
 
 
Connection type: Dynamic IP
 
 
 
==Specific Network Settings ==
 
 
 
[[MetroFibre]]
 
 
 
[[Vumatel Fibre]]
 
 
 
[[Mitsol Fibre]]
 
 
 
[[Clear Access Fibre]]
 
 
 
[[Frogfoot Fibre]]
 
  
[[Teralink Fibre]]
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* Set the connection type to '''PPPoE'''.
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* Enter your fibre username and password.
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* Click '''Save''' or '''Connect'''.
  
[[Century City Fibre]]
 
  
[[Lightstruck Fibre]]
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=Network-specific info=
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==Vumatel==
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[https://www.imaginet.co.za/kb/images/7/7c/Vumatel_Installation_Guide.pdf Installation Guide]
  
[[Octotel Fibre]]
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[https://www.imaginet.co.za/kb/images/1/18/Vuma_Installtions_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf Installation Terms and conditions]
  
[[Steyn City]]
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[https://www.imaginet.co.za/kb/images/7/7d/Vumatel_National_Installation_Standards.pdf National Installation Standard]
  
[[Link Africa Fibre]]
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[https://www.imaginet.co.za/kb/images/5/5f/Vuma_ONT_Quick_Start_Guide.pdf ONT Quick Start Guide]
  
[[TT Connect Fibre]]
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[https://www.imaginet.co.za/kb/images/8/80/Vuma_CPE_Quick_Start_Guide.pdf CPE Quick Start Guide]
  
[[Rise Telecoms Fibre]]
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[[Vumatel Fibre technical info|ONT troubleshooting]]
  
[[Zoom Fibre]]
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==Frogfoot==
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[[Migrating your Frogfoot service to Imaginet]]
  
[[Netstream Fibre]]
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==Mitsol==
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[https://www.imaginet.co.za/kb/images/b/b2/MITSOL_FAQ.pdf Mitsol Installation FAQ]
  
[[Evotel Fibre]]
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[https://www.imaginet.co.za/kb/images/4/49/Mitsol_preInstall_Document_template.pdf Pre-installation document]
  
[[Link Layer]]
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==TTConnect==
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[[TT Connect order process|Order and installation process]]
  
[[Vodacom Fibre]]
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==Octotel==
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[https://www.imaginet.co.za/kb/images/e/ec/Octotel_FAQ.pdf Octotel FAQ]

Latest revision as of 09:29, 26 August 2024

Setting up a new fibre connection

If you're setting up a new fibre connection or configuring a new router, this guide will help you get connected with minimal effort.

Before you begin

Get your fibre user datasheet

A datasheet should have been included with your router, but if you don't have your with you. You can download it here.

Check the ONT

"ONT" stands for "Optical Network Terminal". This is a device installed inside your home or office by the fibre network's contractors. It will have a thin fibre cable with a green connector plugged into one port. It will also have an ethernet/network port, and the contractors might already have plugged in an ethernet/network cable. Your router should be connected to the ONT with an ethernet cable (a cable is provided with the router), and both the router and ONT should be plugged in to mains power and switched on.

Connect to the router

Connect your PC, laptop, phone, or other suitable device to the router. You can do use an ethernet cable, or connect to WiFi. 'Ensure that you are not connected to any other networks'. If you're using your phone to set up the connection, turn mobile data off. The WiFi network name (SSID) and password/key are on the data sheet included with your router.

Router setup

Getting connected is easy and only takes 3 steps. The general procedure is explained below. For info and tips specific to your router, see the following links:

Setup instructions for Tenda routers

setup instructions for Huawei routers

Log in to your router's configuration page

Open your browser, enter your router's IP address in the address bar, and press enter. The IP address is usually printed on a sticker on the underside of the router. The address will look something like https://192.168.0.1/

You will be presented with a login screen. If your router has not been preconfigured, you'll be asked to create a password. Be sure to use a secure password.

If your router has been preconfigured, check the datasheet provided with the device.

Some routers may have a default username and password set. If you're not sure which details to use, try admin as the username and password, or give us a call on tel:086-111-1101.

Connection settings

Once you're logged in to your routers configuration page, find the section for "Internet", "connection settings" or similar.

  • Set the connection type to PPPoE.
  • Enter your fibre username and password.
  • Click Save or Connect.


Network-specific info

Vumatel

Installation Guide

Installation Terms and conditions

National Installation Standard

ONT Quick Start Guide

CPE Quick Start Guide

ONT troubleshooting

Frogfoot

Migrating your Frogfoot service to Imaginet

Mitsol

Mitsol Installation FAQ

Pre-installation document

TTConnect

Order and installation process

Octotel

Octotel FAQ