Thread: Using BSNL Huawei modem with Airtel

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.

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

p.s IF UR NOT ABLE TO BROWSE OR HAVE SOME ISSUSES EMAIL ME AT MULLATHU@GMAIL.COM WITH THE TYPE OF ROUTER U HAVE (MODEL NO).

I havent tried it yet! But wow! that was very detailed and well written!

Thanks a ton mullathu!

I have the Huawei WA1300A router, which is the TYPE II that BSNL sells for 1800 bucks. It connects via ethernet or USB and has wireless as well.

The fact that I own it (not rented) is the only reason I want to stick on to it with any other ISP I use.

For now, I have not yet subscribed to Airtel, my decision point was this modem copatibility - which by your response seems very positive! I was under the impression that each company might be doing some hardware tweak that makes their modem work only on their own network.

I am giving BSNL one last shot, and if they don't connect my line, I will take Airtel and follow your tips.

thanks

Nice to see members helping each other

We will soon have a reputation system where people can add reputation to others so every one will know who are the most respected and helpful members on this forum.

Thanks for your input guys keep up the good work

Was anybody able to get WA1003A working on airtel ? I mean the WIFI too. I am looking for settings for WA1003a in karnataka.

Originally Posted by Admin

Nice to see members helping each other

We will soon have a reputation system where people can add reputation to others so every one will know who are the most respected and helpful members on this forum.

Thanks for your input guys keep up the good work

that would be a great system to implement on......

I spoke to the BSNL GM about my delayed shifting and he got the job done in a day. My DataOne is rocking right now! LAN and Wireless both working great.

Bijgen, do try Mullathu's recommendations on this, let us know if it works.

Sameer

happy to hear the ur broadband connection is working fine(bsnl gives better speeds than tata indicom broadband)ie, u would get 240kbps out of 256kbps(downstream or download).

happy browsing the INTERNET

Hi,
Mullathu thanks for the help. I was able to setup BSNL Huawei modem with Airtel.

A few more things to add.
Reset the Huawei modem so that it comes up with the factory defaults and it is best to start from here.

Add a "New Connection" with following setting
Type: PPPoE
VPI: 1
VCI: 32
Delete all other modem connetions.
Enter user name and password and save settings and restart modem.


In your network settings you may manually enter an IP address
In that case you will need to get the DNS server address. If you have already connected to Airtel by an Airtel modem you can obtains the DNS by typin inpconfig /all in a command prompt window

Alternatively you can turn ON DHCP on the router and obtain both IP address and DNS serve address automatically. This works too. In my city it is 203.145.184.42
203.145.184.32


There was no other settings I had to tweak and setting Huawei modem was rather easy. (People previously frightened that the BSNL modem wont work with any other ISP than BSNL. This i am typing form the BSNL modem connected via Aitel)
Have fun.

Sibi

hi,
im from bangalore looking for wifi ADSL model for my airtel broadband. kindly let me know if anybody of you are selling it.

well i have configured Huawei modem (Type II) wireless Ethernet
WA3002-g1 adsl modem of bsnl to work with airted broadband but the problem is i cant access secure sites like icicidirect.com or forex.com. there is no way i can log in to these sites... earlier it used to connect but after resetting the modem it doesnt work now... it has gotta do with some settings in 192.168.1.1
i think like configuring port 443 or somthin any might suggest
..... any guys out there

If you have rented the modem from Airtel, ask them
to give the Wireless model of beetel
.Welcome to Beetel Modems

@Drparry
Sorry. Did not read the thread properly. You are using Huawei TypeII modem in Airtel BB.
Try 192.168.1.1/main.html
Advanced port forwarding etc OR
PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Router or Firewall to access certain TCP/UDP ports.
( usually for Games/ etc )

Yes but first you need to first connect wired and ou need to use smartax router cd or you can go to 192.168.1.1 just go to basic wan settings then just type airtel u/n and p/w there,save it and then rebboot the router.Then u can connect wirless by going through same address.

no just change the mtu to 1492 thats the max...this will surely help you.

Hi ,
I have BSNL WA1003a huawei modem/router. I have another linksys WRT54G wireless router and want to use the WA1003a just as a modem and leave the routing to the linksys router. Basically I want to to do this because the linksys router is a better one and has a good range when compared to the wa1003a. If anybody has been able to get this to work or knows how to do it, please send me detailed steps.
Thanks in advance.

-Bijgen

Folks,
Wish to know the main difference between BSNL modems (Type 1, 2, 3 & 4). Based on my knowledge 4 out puts on type 3 & 4.
1. Is it permitted to connect more that one pc at a time using Type 3 or 4 (Ethernet)
2. Is it permitted to connect more than one pc at a time using Type 1 & 2 (Ethernet & USB)
3. BSNL modem rent period?
4. If we are buying a modem and upgrade 256 to 512. Is it required to change modem?

Originally Posted by bijgen

Was anybody able to get WA1003A working on airtel ? I mean the WIFI too. I am looking for settings for WA1003a in karnataka.

I wonder if anyone has got the Huawel WA1003A modem working with Airtel in the wireless (WiFi) mode? The steps mentioned does work for connecting the WA1003A modem to airtel connection and browse, provided the modem is connected to the laptop using an ethernet cable. I'd like the laptop and modem to be connected using WiFi so that I've mobility of the laptop.

Sometimes with the same configuration even if the WiFi shows connected, I'm unable to browse.

I am working with BSNL Broadband Home 750 UL Plan. After changing the DNS configuration Broadband speed increase from 200 Kbps to 300-400 Kbps. Thanks again for your valuable suggession. Here is proof of my current Broadband Speed.

I'm also having ta same Huawei Modem for my BSNL .. & i'm not happy wid ta Beetel modem Airtel is providing ... & ta feedback frm the customers ..

I'm going 2 change 2 Airtel Home 999 plan as it offers higher speed ( @ present i hav home 750 BSNL ) >>>

I understand all those IP address configs. .. & i've setup it as it is ..

Now u r telling that i shud change ta DNS & secondary DNS as u've mentioned above ( For Airtel ).. rite ??

will my Huawei Modem work wid Airtel if i change the DNS addresses as mentioned above .. ???

tatswere my doubt lies ... pls help

hey pls tell me wats tat DNS address which boosts the speed of BSNL home 750 ??

Changing DNS wont increase your download speed its just for a faster browsing experience as in some cases using a different DNS can reduce the time it takes to find the host ip of a website.

We often observe that when we type a site name or click on site names that are found by search results, sometimes it takes a quite a while to load the site or show the page. This is because, the DNS is not able to find that web server quickly enough.

By changing to open DNS, the address resolution of a website to the real IP address(www.<something>.com to nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn) will be faster.

Hence if you type a site name that is not so popular, open DNS will resolve it faster and take your browser to that site faster than say BSNL's or Airtel's DNS. Other than that there is no change.

Downloads will certainly remain unaffected.

Hey i think the issue in INdia is that the VPI and VCI vary for all the providers.

It should be fixed as in other countries.

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....