Thread: Which modem to buy for BSNL?

Hello all,
Finally my problems related to low speed are unveiled. The modem was the culprit over there. It is three years old. The connection is unreliable with it and for a poor line, this modem simply fails splendidly. I get speeds around 90Kbps ( bits per sec ) . My current modem is Smart MT882. Tried with another modem and it gives awesome 1.8Mbps speeds and the connection is reliable indeed. After 4 months of trouble, finally the modem was found to be working less efficiently.
I wish to buy a new modem. Please help me which modem should I buy as the BSNL people told there are Type1 and Type2 modems. Can you please help me know about their features.

Thank you.

Tried with another modem and it gives awesome 1.8Mbps speeds and the connection is reliable indeed.

Please buy the same model and mention Make/No. here.

Test speed with MT882 modem at speedtest.net
say Melbourne server and Mumbai server.
If you can get the above replacement modem test again.

Post adsl data of AXMt882 from Summary page.

Why select BSNL modem/s again ?.
If the MT882 was on rental basis , you can get it
rent free, . 50% of rental paid will be given as '
discount for the outright purchase.And get credit for security deposit made.

See FAQ in Bsnl tariff plan page.
still valid offer No idea.
trying next month myself .

Originally Posted by crazydude

Hello all,
Finally my problems related to low speed are unveiled. The modem was the culprit over there. It is three years old. The connection is unreliable with it and for a poor line, this modem simply fails splendidly. I get speeds around 90Kbps ( bits per sec ) . My current modem is Smart MT882. Tried with another modem and it gives awesome 1.8Mbps speeds and the connection is reliable indeed. After 4 months of trouble, finally the modem was found to be working less efficiently.
I wish to buy a new modem. Please help me which modem should I buy as the BSNL people told there are Type1 and Type2 modems. Can you please help me know about their features.

Thank you.

hi....i ve unlimited 750 plan from bsnl..i get oly 30 t0 35 kbps ...my modem is WA3002G4 ASDL2+ .......from UTSTARCOM..........any suggestions to improve my speed....?......how is it you get more than 1 mbps...?..wats your plan ,modem,etc...can you tell pl.....?......is it possi with unlimited plan to get speed like that...bcoz i download atleast 1 GB per day...is there any other plan or suggestion you can make for this...?

try UT300RTu

im not sure about UT300RTu as mentioned above , but definetly dont go for ut300r2u .. go for a modem which supports virtual server ,

Originally Posted by brvnbld

hi....i ve unlimited 750 plan from bsnl..i get oly 30 t0 35 kbps ...my modem is WA3002G4 ASDL2+ .......from UTSTARCOM..........any suggestions to improve my speed....?......how is it you get more than 1 mbps...?..wats your plan ,modem,etc...can you tell pl.....?......is it possi with unlimited plan to get speed like that...bcoz i download atleast 1 GB per day...is there any other plan or suggestion you can make for this...?

Actually my plan is 500C+, thats the reason I was able to get 1.8mbps. And the modem from my friend gives superb performance its UBSoft.

Originally Posted by superprash2003

im not sure about UT300RTu as mentioned above , but definetly dont go for ut300r2u .. go for a modem which supports virtual server ,

Hi superprash,
Thanks a lot for the reply. Do I get the privilege to choose my modem be it Type-1 i.e. Are the consumers given a choice for selecting the brands or is it that we need to take what they give us.

And the modem from my friend gives superb performance its UBSoft.

Can you kindly give screen shot of the Device status
or more details about this modem.
As usual I have to Google search with key word UBSoft !

Advice by @superprash2003 , not to be ignored.
BSNL modem UT300R2U New)does not
have Virtual server option.
see another thread on the subject to day.

UPDATE:0645
Unable to get info about "UBSoft" (UBSOFT model R2000u ???)
modem even in Google search !

Originally Posted by essbebe

Can you kindly give screen shot of the Device status
or more details about this modem.
As usual I have to Google search with key word UBSoft !

Advice by @superprash2003 , not to be ignored.
BSNL modem UT300R2U New)does not
have Virtual server option.
see another thread on the subject to day.

UPDATE:0645
Unable to get info about "UBSoft" (UBSOFT model R2000u ???)
modem even in Google search !

Thank you essbebe, could you please throw some light about what is this Virtual Server option.
Do the customers get an option to pick their model ??

sample page for comparison( some oldermodels 220BX etc )
Virtual server/Port triggering etc
http://i4.tinypic.com/5y2f8ds.jpg
NAT DMZ host ( BSNL model new )
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1301/...38bff75c_o.jpg

In virtual server you can specify which port to get traffic from which web site. This is useful when downloading torrents.

Do the customers get an option to pick their model ??

If taken on rent, can give some excuse to get it changed.
ONLY modem UT300R2U (new) seems to lack this
NAT options.

go for ZTE modems.........
these have superb speed and less disconnections.

from my experience in most cases you dont get to choose.. because bsnl hardly gets any modem stock.. and when they get the stock its probably the same model..and in bangalore especially i think all you get is ut300r2u .. this is the model which is abundantly available..the others exists but do go out of stock frequently..

I have the 750 bsnl plan and am using the ut300r2u modem.
Since a few months my ports (for Vuze and Transmission) are closed after bsnl changed something in their system.
(getting extremely low speed max: 15kbs)
ut300r2u doesn't support virtual server (the best option for opening ports as I found out). Can someone who has wa300g4, tell me if this modem does support virtual server?
I've read many different comments (even some who say that the ut300r2u supports virtual server) and would like to know for sure if the wa3002g4 has this option.
I surfed the net, this forum and others and can't seem to find a good modem. And the wa3002g4 is available here where I live (a bit of a remote area)
I have an ethernet connection, I do not want wireless and I'm downloading a lot.
My operating system is Mac OS X.
And if someone knows a really good other modem that is easily available..... Please let me know.

Please post your UT300R2U device status page.

2. About WA3002-G4.
New Page 1
http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/3110/routeryy1.jpg
BSNL cost Rs 1600/=
Try it on rental basis.

Picture 3.png
(hope this attachment works, couldn't sent link)

After opening modem try the command given in annexure.
If Virtual server not seen.......

AT YOUR OWN RISK don't blame me/ OR THE FORUM if the modem becomes useless!!

ONLY for Experienced you can update the firmware with Beetel 220BX1.
latest.
see My Device status

wait...........
Device Info

Board ID: 96338L-2M-8M
Software Version: 3.12L.01.A2pB023k.d20k_rc2
Bootloader (CFE) Version: 1.0.37-0.7
This information reflects the current status of your DSL connection.
.................................. (* edited)
Date/Time: Mon Apr 13 09:11:09 2009

Para two;
after opening the modem

type 192.168.1.1/look.html
ignore the font
see FW version. If not seen Ignore.
Post details for reference .
Wait:
MINE: 110BX1

रगयकऱधरं

प�ञ�ओौऔठ V8.24.01.01
प�ञ�औॆजध T2Q-0Q-007 ( *FW version)
SVNओौऔठ 3.12L.01_India.13
औॆळ�पशना Wed Apr 16 13:12:33 CST 2008
छमञ�ओौऔठ 3.12L.01.A2pB023k.d20k_rc2 (*SW version)
CFE ओौऔठ 1.0.37-0.7
IP गहषङ 192.168.1.1
MAC गहषङ 00-1e-40-ess-be-be (*edited)
फरऱऱभ‎तब (Kbps) 519
रतऱऱभ‎तब (Kbps) 2063

thanks for your quick replies.
At bsnl they never mentioned the rental option... I'll get some info on it. And if possible, I'll rent the modem.
Will think about the firmware.

I see your DNS servers are different than mine. And I see those servers mentioned everywhere. Is it better for me to change it too?
And you edited your MAC. What is the reason and the benefit?

I mean: you changed something in your MAC.
What is the reason and benefit?

The DNS are opendns.
MAC addresss:Usually blanked for privacy reasons.
Even if not edited, no harm in giving it.
Did you try the command for Virtual server.
Feedback please.

http://www.bsnl.in/service/dataone_tariff.htm#home

i have no command for virtual server...
this is all that's possible. (picture.4)

and after typing 192.168.1.1/look.html, I get a blank page.
what am i doing wrong?

Thanks for the link

and after typing 192.168.1.1/look.html, I get a blank page.
what am i doing wrong?

step 1> always:
type 192.168.1.1/ main.html
admin admin
menu should appear
Then
step2
correct the address in IE address bar
192.168.1.1/look.html

yes, that is exactly what i do....
maybe a problem in the modem?

I think it's better to leave it for the moment.
I'll go and talk to the bsnl guy's for the rental of the other modem.
See how that works out.

Thanks for your help.

One question I need to ask....

With BSNL BB (for last 3 years), I was using their modem Huawei SmartAX MT882, but due to no reasons I bought a new ADSL modem (D-Link GLB-502T) from outside. It has been serving me very well until since last 5 months ago, there was a sudden drop of speed and frequent connectivity failure.

I thought it to be fault of the BSNL, gave them a call but they told me that all the line-parameters are showing okay at their end, may be the problem is with the modem. I bought another piece of the same model. But only after 1-2 days the problem recurred.

This time I went to their Divisional Engineer (Internal) and this time also he showed me that the line is okay.

I returned and suddenly thought to use the BSNL provided modem (which I wrapped up since long time). And man it was rocking...!!!

Later I did some search on Net and came to know that this D-Link router has several issues like:
1. Heating issues (specially during the summer)
2. Sudden disconnectivity (without any reasons)
3. Disconnects even due to minimal power fluctuations.

However, I thought to purchase this Huawei modem from outside market but came to know that it will not be available, since they have tie-up only with the BSNL.

I am also using a Wireless router (LinkSys WRT54G) in conjunction with Huawei modem.

Can any one suggest me the best possible ADSL modem available in the market which will work under my setup?

Please don't suggest any modem which has inbuilt WiFi and router facilities. Also please don't suggest any model which is not available in India (particularly at Kolkata).

My use: Excessive download, Torrent, Mails, Online gaming, Social networking, and browsing.

Originally Posted by sou_1234321

Can any one suggest me the best possible ADSL modem

Originally Posted by sou_1234321

Please don't suggest any modem which has inbuilt WiFi and router facilities. Also please don't suggest any model which is not available in India (particularly at Kolkata).

My use: Excessive download, Torrent, Mails, Online gaming, Social networking, and browsing. available in the market which will work under my setup?

You have to accept the truth that there is no special modem for ADSL. Everything depends on your Internet bandwidth and how you have configured your network depending on your needs.
Read here SKAPadmin.net Forum - Modem-Router-PC Network Setup

If you want to do excessive download, online gaming and other stuff, you need to design a setup that reduces unncessary traffic path and scanning. so in my view your router linksys is enough for your need.

BSNL modems are not bad as many feel. I suggest using one from BSNL. The cost is also very much low compared to open market. You need not buy modem from your own exchange/ circle. You can buy it from any BSNL section if you have a Landline (Please correct me if I am wrong).

To anyone wanting a modem, I will advise in going for BSNL provided Type IV modem such WA-3002-G4 or equivalent. Such modem/routers have 4 ethernet ports, wi-fi and at Rs. 1600/- it is a steal deal.

Originally Posted by just4kix

Such modem/routers have 4 ethernet ports, wi-fi and at Rs. 1600/- it is a steal deal.

I didn't want wi-fi & router facilities in the modem... all I want is a plain but robust ADSL modem to use with BSNL Home UL900 plan.

Moreover, the modem which they have given me (Huawei SmartAX MT882) is also showing heating issues, and out-of-a-sudden it loses connectivity, then I have to close it and switch it on.... then it starts of fine...

This procedure is really ridiculous!!!

Kindly note, I don't want any diplomatic answers. I have mentioned my usage, my plan, my connection. Moreover I already have a wifi router. The modem is creating a problem. Please suggest a good modem along with the model no.... (preferably with Rs. 4K to 5K). If possible u may share ur feedback, specially the negative ones with the modem...

It will be on for 20 hrs a day and 4 days a week....