Thread: Using BSNL Huawei modem with Airtel

Originally Posted by meet_1721

well... m nalini frm bhopal m having a huawei SmartAX MT841 router tht bsnl provides...i wanna connect it with airtel.......so kindly tell hw shud i do this....

Change VCI value to 32. Change to airtel BB username and password in PPPoE options. Rest is same.

hi, i am new to this forum. i sat around 4 hrs to find the answer to above question. please help me if you have any solution. just now i ve seen helping one guy by other reg router configs, as per my knowledge he worked for Airtel in chennai or blore. am i correct....... ok please help me out with the above question.......give a buzz to my mobile 919701755577 / 919704288855

hai,

Its is possible to configure a bsnl's router to work with airtel broadband.

there is list of things that u must know before u start!!!

1.The ip of the router(mostly 192.168.1.1)

2.Admin password, so that u can log in make the changes(mostly the username would be admin and the password also admin)

3.An ethernet card on u desktop or laptop(regarding the wireless part, i would help u later)

4.A cat 5 utp patch cable(straight cable) that connects from ur router to ur workstation

5.The VPI(virtual path identifier) and VCI (virtual channel identifier)
in the case of bsnl it is 0(vpi) and 35(vci)
in the case of tataindicom broadband it is 0(vpi) and 32(vci)
ask ur airtel guys about the above and below
6.the dns servers ip addresses.

7.Ur router must be turned on(u can see the indicators on the router like power,wan,ppp,lan etc

8.Finally ur airtel broadband's user name and password.

Now into configuring

if ur machine has windows xp professional, right click "my network places" on ur desktop select properties. now if u have

installed ur NIC(network interface card or ethernet card) properly, u must see LOCAL AREA CONNECTION, right click it go to

properties, selet tcp/ip click properties. Now u would be seeing a window saying ip address, subnet mask, default gateway,

preferred dns servers address.

In the ip address type 192.168.1.x(x=2-254 not 1, because its the ip of the router) so u give 192.168.1.25

The subnet mask would come by default as 255.255.255.0(if not type it)

In the default gateway type 192.168.1.1(the ip of the router)

In the dns servers ip addresses type 202.145.184.13(primary)in the first blank spaces and type 202.56.230.5(secondary) in the

second blank spaces.{the above dns values are only applicable in CHENNAI [tamil nadu]

give ok

now once again right click "my network places" on ur desktop. select properties , again right click the LOCAL AREA CONNECTION

and select disable, again right click LOCAL AREA CONNECTION and select enable.

to check if u have configured ur ethernet card properly, Type "ping 192.168.1.1 -t" in the RUN dialog box. If everthing is

fine u must getting the messages that are shown below

Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64
Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64
Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64

to stop it from continuing press control+c.

If u get the below messages

request timed out
request timed out
request timed out
request timed out

then the ip address of ur gateway(router) is in the 192.168.1.x(but the last octet is not 1)

for this u have to reset ur router by pressing the reset button at the back side of the router using a pen tip or any pin.(by

the way the router must be turned on)

If u get the below messages


Destination host unreachable.
Destination host unreachable.
Destination host unreachable.
Destination host unreachable.


then the network cable(cat 5 utp patch cable) must be unplugged or ur router is in off state or the ip address of the router

is in a different network like say 192.168.0.x, 192.168.2.x this can be once again be sorted by reseting the router.


If u receive

Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64
Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64
Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64

then u have no problems regarding the ethernet card's configuration

Now the hard part configuring the router.


open Internet explorer or what ever browser software u have and type 192.168.1.1 in the address bar and click go(this will

open the web based configuration utility of the router)
don't forget to give the username as "admin" and password as "admin"


there will be wan, lan , etc

If the router has a quick configuration,then use it. Its for easy configuration

like there will be vpi, vci, encapsulation mode, ppp(ur airtel account's user name and password), dns server's ip address .

click submit and save ur changes and restart ur router.
now ur are good to browse

good job.. keep it up!

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Originally Posted by samking

Main Question:
I have the Huawei modem (Type II) wireless Ethernet and USB that BSNL gives. I want to use this with Airtel, is that possible? If yes, how?


History: (if interested)
I am switching from BSNL to Airtel becasue BSNL has not shifted my connection to my new house since the last 4 months.
I was extremely satsfied with the 512MB/5GB deal. Then I shifted my house and applied to BSNL for shifting my connection. It's been so long. it's crazy! I spent approx Rs.5500 to get the damn thing (deposits, installation, modem purchase, etc.). Now they are giving me some stupid excuses and not shifting the connection to the new place.

Airtel came 3 months ago and dug up the road one day, laid the cable and put the box the next day. Then they came door-to-door offering the connections for just 500 bucks! (refundable!) and 700 bucks a month rental!
I dint take it then in the hopes of getting BSNL, but they have let me down.

Now I want to take the Airtel thing, but I have this 1800 rupee modem that I got from BSNL, I don't want to spend on another Airtel modem.
The Airtel technicians will not help me since they want to sell their own modem.


If anyone has any ideas or has figured out how to use the Using BSNL Huawei modem with Airtel broadband please let me know.

Any Body Using BSNL Huawei modem with HATHWAY??
plz provide the Configuration

Any Body Using BSNL Huawei modem with HATHWAY??
plz provide the Configuration

Hathway needs cable modem.
Huawei modem is adsl type. cannot be used.

looking for a driver 4ur BSNL usb Broadband modem,EVDO & WLL phone modems


bsnlbbmodemdrivers.blogspot.com

Hi Guys,

This is drakheja and I am facing a problem with configuring my Aitel router with BSNL connection.

I had an Airtel connection previously and I have now shifted to BSNL connection. I dont want to waste money investing in another BSNL router as I would like to use my airtel router itself.

Can you please help me configure this?

Your help is really appreciated

Thanks in advance.

Drakheja

ONLY point to note :
For BSNL VPI/VCI 0 and 35 ( airtel 1 and 32 )
Rest entries all same ( userid PW of Bsnl DNS auto select )
Check my signature link/ 220BX or wa 3002-g4 for settings/screen shots etc..
2.
If you reset the modem to Factory settings, Using a Dialer you may get
connected to Internet. ( default all links "bridged")

@googlebot

You want USER to switch to AIrtel and get another modem !!!!!????

,if you want to switch to airtel,then buy airtel modem or usb stick.

(a)
The links given have screen shots to show how to make settings for
BSNL..
(b)
Also Check the Flash method given in MP web site. may help him STEP by Step details.

(c) worst case : he can take the modem to BSNL, and a friendly staff
may set up the modem for him.

Not Rocket science !!
(d) Calcutta telephones gives step by step instruction.

I had an Airtel connection previously and I have now shifted to BSNL connection