Ka pai! You’ve chosen to use your own router, which is great — it helps reduce e-waste and is better for the environment. Because this is a BYO router, we won’t be able to provide hands-on support for setup, as there are too many different models on the market. That said, we’ve put together this guide to help you get connected. If you run into any issues, we recommend contacting the retailer or manufacturer for support. Alternatively, if you’d like to use one of our Zeronet routers, get in touch with our team and we’ll happily organise that for you.
Step 1: Connect Your Router to the ONT
Connect the WAN (Internet) port of your D‑Link M60 AX6000 router to the first port (LAN1 or GE1) on your Optical Network Terminal (ONT) using an Ethernet cable. Check your Zeronet setup details to confirm the correct ONT port. Ensure the router is powered on and that your computer or mobile device is connected via Wi-Fi or a LAN cable.
Step 2: Setup via AQUILA PRO AI App
Download and launch the AQUILA PRO AI app on your mobile device:
Create a Zeronet account in the app, log in, then tap “Install New Device” or the “+” icon, scan the code on the device, and follow the on-screen prompts to set up your router. Make sure the following settings are applied:
- Internet connection type: Dynamic IP (DHCP)
- VLAN ID:
10 - VLAN Priority:
0 - Enable 802.1Q Tag for Internet if available
Step 3: Access the Router’s Admin Panel
Open a web browser on a connected device and enter http://xxxx.devicesetup.net/ (replace “xxxx” with the last 4 digits of your MAC address). If that does not work, try 192.168.0.1 or http://dlinkrouter.local. Log in using the default username admin and leave the password blank unless changed. If you cannot log in, proceed to Step 8 to reset the router.
Step 4: Internet Connection Type Settings (DHCP)
Navigate to Settings > Internet > IPv4. Set the Connection Type to Dynamic IP (DHCP). Click on Advanced Settings and ensure the MTU is set to 1500. Leave other settings as default, then save your changes.
Step 5: Configure VLAN Settings
To enable VLAN tagging for Zeronet UFB connections:
- Go to Settings > Internet > VLAN
- Enable VLAN TAG
- Enter Internet VLAN ID:
10 - Enter Priority ID:
0 - Click Save to apply the configuration
Step 6: Save and Apply Configuration
After entering the Dynamic IP and VLAN settings, click Save to confirm. The router may restart automatically. Allow a few minutes for the restart to complete.
Step 7: Verify the Internet Connection
Check the WAN/Internet LED on the router. A solid green light indicates an active connection. On a connected device, open a website to confirm your internet is working.
Step 8: Troubleshooting and Reset
If your internet connection is not working:
- Restart both the ONT and the router by unplugging them for 30 seconds and then plugging them back in
- Verify VLAN and DHCP settings are correct
- Ensure the Ethernet cable is securely connected
If you still cannot access the router due to forgotten credentials or misconfiguration, reset it to factory defaults by pressing the reset button on the back for 10–15 seconds until the lights flash. After rebooting, log in with default credentials and repeat setup from Step 3.
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