NIGHTHAWK X8 SEARCHING FOR ETHERNET CABLE WHEN TRYING TO CONNECT TO VDSL (Aus - iiNet)

The actual error reads:

No Ethernet Cable Is Plugged into the Router Internet Port

I have also discovered the missing setting is:

"TRANSFER MODE" which should equal "VDSL(PTM)"

Thanks for the respone antinode (Sage). I agree, it appears I would need a VDSL modem however there are settings in this unit that allow for setting up an internet connection which include username password etc. of course via Ethernet.

The following article which demonstrates, roughly in paragraph three, and I quote "The Nighthawk X8 provides a built-in fast DSL modem for broadband that is compatible with legacy ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ connections as well as lightning-fast VDSL and VDSL2 speeds"  

https://www.netgear.com.au/about/press-releases/2016/WORLDS-FIRST-TRI-BAND-AC5300.aspx#:~:text=The%20Nighthawk%20X8%20provides%20a,fast%20VDSL%20and%20VDSL2%20speeds.&text=*%20With%20Multi%2DUser%20MIMO%20(,streaming%20to%20multiple%20devices%20simultaneously.

I have also requested assistance from Netgear Support to see what they come back with however welcome all posts for an in-depth understanding.