Thread: Which is better option bridge or pppoe and why

Originally Posted by SledgeHammer

I don't think that the internal firewall(in PPOE mode) of the BSNL ADSL modem is strong enough like a software firewall ?

That means both the modes are equally unsafe without any software firewalls.

Well hardware firewall is always robust than software based firewalls. MNCs and other establishments which value their security employ hardware firewalls to protect the data.

@ totallyfandu

How can i access wifi on laptop in bridge mode? i tried all the options but failed....

Originally Posted by sanjdar

How can i access wifi on laptop in bridge mode? i tried all the options but failed....

Do u want to use the laptop + another PC to access the net? Then u need to enable pppoe/router mode in the router to use the wifi facility in the laptop + PC simultaneously.

Hello,
After reading this long thread I am confused.
1. I thought I should always use PPoE as current configuration. I am in 500 C plan. Is it better for me to use Bridge?
2. I schedule the PC to start (from Hibernation) to download at 2AM. Is this possible if I shift to Bridge mode?
3. How safe is Bridge mod? I have Windows firewall.

4. If possible, let me know how to setup Bridge on UT300R2U.


Anand

Originally Posted by anandkrishnantc

Hello,
After reading this long thread I am confused.
1. I thought I should always use PPoE as current configuration. I am in 500 C plan. Is it better for me to use Bridge?
2. I schedule the PC to start (from Hibernation) to download at 2AM. Is this possible if I shift to Bridge mode?
3. How safe is Bridge mod? I have Windows firewall.

4. If possible, let me know how to setup Bridge on UT300R2U.


Anand

Use The little I know about Dataone Broadband Services offered by BSNL to configure your router in bridged mode.

Yes, it will be easier for u to schedule for night time usage when in bridged mode

Invest on a software firewall other than windows firewall when being in bridged mode.

Originally Posted by anandkrishnantc

Hello,
After reading this long thread I am confused.
1. I thought I should always use PPoE as current configuration. I am in 500 C plan. Is it better for me to use Bridge?
2. I schedule the PC to start (from Hibernation) to download at 2AM. Is this possible if I shift to Bridge mode?
3. How safe is Bridge mod? I have Windows firewall.

4. If possible, let me know how to setup Bridge on UT300R2U.


Anand

1. You can use whichever one easier to you. I use Bridge mode because, I don't have to port forward manually. And it's easier to manage the connection for Night Unlimited plans.
2. Yes it is. But I never tried it in Bridge mode or pppoe. I wait till 2:00 AM and uses the software Shutter to disconnect/hang-up connection and shut down computer at 7:50 AM.
3. Not so safe. It's important to use a 3rd part software firewall when using Bridge mode (eg: Zone Alarm, Commodo Firewall etc).
4. You can find the guide in Broadband How to section. This thread might help: Bridge Mode

One more good thing about Bridge mode is it's very useful, if you are a free Rapidshare user as it's needed to reset IP after every download.

Hi,
thanks for the reply. Is there any free Firwall (Hot enough) ? regds,
Anand

Originally Posted by anandkrishnantc

Hi,
thanks for the reply. Is there any free Firwall (Hot enough) ? regds,
Anand

U can try Comodo Firewall.

Checkout Free Firewall Antivirus Software Download by Comodo

Another similar product topping the charts can be found in http://www.tallemu.com/

Zone Alarm is one of the best firewall software. Zone Alarm Basic Firewall is available for free. It's easy to use/configure.

id say zonealarm too!!!great piece of software!!

This maybe a bit offtopic but please checkout the latest firewall testing results in here Results and comments - matousec.com

Originally Posted by Archer

In pppoe mode..

PS. Bridge mode is not safe unless you have a good firewall software.

Firewall for the modem/router even if you install a very good firewall for your system it cant protect the hack of the username & password, though it is of no use people try to steal it.... i have caught 4 people trying to do it even though my connection is Ul750 & portbinded....:lol

How did u realize that they were trying to gain access into your modem?

yes ... i would also suggest zone alarm if at all there is a need of having a software firewall ... though some settings needs to be tweaked in order to get good results

Originally Posted by cool_techie_tvm

How did u realize that they were trying to gain access into your modem?

logic is very simple but the procedure is very hectic....

i inserted my code in my default router page and kept the trap door open for them username & password... ie admin, admin.

once they came in to my router their ip address was grabbed and i got their ip (lucky me that they were not using fake ip...lol) i just got 4 in almost 3 months
i sent message to that ip address using builtin command in CMD

I am interested in the procedure. Does it require programming skills? Please can u mail me the same on cool_techie_tvm (at) yahoo.com on your free time?

Will using a software firewall help if the router is hacked or accessed from outside using the default username/password ?

Of course. A software firewall will block all such attempts.

Originally Posted by kirankumargb

logic is very simple but the procedure is very hectic....

i inserted my code in my default router page and kept the trap door open for them username & password... ie admin, admin.

once they came in to my router their ip address was grabbed and i got their ip (lucky me that they were not using fake ip...lol) i just got 4 in almost 3 months
i sent message to that ip address using builtin command in CMD

wow.. would love to see you code!!!

Originally Posted by cool_techie_tvm

I am interested in the procedure. Does it require programming skills? Please can u mail me the same on cool_techie_tvm (at) yahoo.com on your free time?

sure ill do that now i am on holidays enjoying at GOA so as soon as i go back to my place ill mail it..

yes it does require a bit of programming skills as in that you have to edit the default page in the modem if anything goes wrong then the modem wont respond so at that time firmware update is the only option that too through hardware medium not as the option we got now.
As the modem wont respond at all we cant update as normal

Originally Posted by kirankumargb

sure ill do that now i am on holidays enjoying at GOA so as soon as i go back to my place ill mail it..

yes it does require a bit of programming skills as in that you have to edit the default page in the modem if anything goes wrong then the modem wont respond so at that time firmware update is the only option that too through hardware medium not as the option we got now.
As the modem wont respond at all we cant update as normal

Ok please do share the technique once u are back from the holiday!!

Originally Posted by superprash2003

wow.. would love to see you code!!!

google it as ip grab code or something like that you will get it, you will get in any language you want. i usually use java or vb script coded to .asp file

if you didnt get let me know ill send it to you

Originally Posted by cool_techie_tvm

Ok please do share the technique once u are back from the holiday!!

please let me know your modem type as page code differs from modem to modem & the procedure of inserting also

I am using a D-Link 2540T. Please send me the procedure, i will look into it and will try to alter it according to my needs.

Originally Posted by cool_techie_tvm

I have voted for both. Because i have tamed both the scenarios. All these years i was in bridged mode since 2005. But now i am sharing my connection between three PCs at my place. Hence i found pppoe mode to be better. And guess what? I am doing everything like night time downloading automatically. The router is pre-programmed to reboot at 2:05am and then at 7:55am.

Depending upon the need at hand pppoe or bridge mode rules !!

Hi Cooltechie,

I too use PPPOE mode since I share three PCs. Can you please tell me how to pre programme the modem to reboot at 2:05 and then at 7:55. My modem is HUAWEI MT880. Thanks

Rushir

I had configured the router to reboot after studying the script provided in http://www.indiabroadband.net/mtnl-b....html#post7197 (Triband NU Solution, Automated router reboot)