Thread: going crazy configuring wi fi router.pls help

hi all... i have smartax MT880 WHITE MODE AND LINKSYS WRT54G blue modem..
i treid all posts here ..at present my desktop has cnifg..

network connection>>LAN or high speed connn >> properties>>tcp ip settings>>198.168.1.4, 255.255.255.0,192.168.1.1

dns server>>>192.168.1.1(preferred)

bsnl icon..which i click to connect shows propeerties>>obtain manually

Modem:

WAN>>PVC0>RFC2684BRIFGDED>>PURE BRIDGED>0/35/LLC

DHCP SERVER>>>DISABLED>>192.168.1.2>>>192.168.1.34>>>1W EEK
DNS STATUS >>ENABLED>PRIMARY DNS ..all ooo

LAN SETTINGS>>>192.168.1.1
255.255.255.0(/24)

when i connect my modem to desktop , i browse fine..but when i connect it to router and from router to desktop nothing works..not wven 192.168.1.1 page for router config.,,i want both my father (on desktop) and me on laptop thru wifi browse simoultenously..pls advise

Please try the forum
"Broadband How to ........."
a similar thread may be available. modem + wifi router.
procedure/settings same.

DHCP SERVER>>>DISABLED>>192.168.1.2>>>192.168.1.34>>>1W EEK

ENABLE>
You have to allot LAN IP address 192.168.1.2 to wifi router.
REF:
Socrates’s experience: How to configure Linksys WRT54G wireless router

i think all you need to do from here is just select that obtain manually to obtain automatically ( ip address ) . and then create a new dialer..

thats only if you want to stick to bridged mode

HI BOTH.. i think i will go mad surely..

heres what i did..

1) with modem conected to desktop-router still not connected anywhere- i went to 192.68.1.1 and tried to changed WAN setting to PPP Mode from RFC2684BRIDGED MODE(WAN TYPE) ..did not change anything in connection type i.e Pure Bridged as it is

2) when i saved and rebooted and went to summary page..the inder heading status ..PPOE shows red light...

am i missing sumthing in first step itself..

pls note that bsnl people have created a dialer i suppose on which i have to click to start browsing

I tried connecting modem to router and typing 192.168.1.1 but router page would not open...that is baffling since when modem connected to desktop i canopen modem config page..but when modem to router connected i cannot open ..even tried plugging ethernet cable in laptop instaed of desktop ..no success

forgot to mention when i route modem to router and switch o router i get ip conflict error...when i do ipconfig ..i find 192.168.1.4/255.255.255.0/192.168.1.1


bsnl engineer had come home to attend the call as net was not working few days back and seems to have chamged address to 192.168.1.4..

Firstly:
Open Your Browser and type in address bar
http://192.168.1.1/hwhtml/pMain.html

ID : admin
password : admin
If not accessed RESET the modem and try again.

Follow this link and confirm you get
connected to Internet and can surf
with AX Mt880.

New Page 1

If not connected open summary page and click the "NOTE ICON"
Presume you know how to select" Bridged" if you
want to use the BSNL dialer.

Wait for a minute.
Feedback.

Regarding Wifi follow earlier link. ( @socrates)
Try the LAN port connection first.
Then WIFI UNSECURED. confirm WIFI mode works.
Ten set security key.

take a look at this Prashanth Speaks-Technology and Life: How To Connect DSL ISP modem with Wireless Router - Connect UT300R2U with Linksys WRT54G it is meant for connection of a dsl modem and a wifi router which is similar to your case.. but the same modems are not used in this tutorial. BUt you can get an idea of what im trying to say

Can anyone of you help me understand whether all type of BSNL modems can be connected with say Linksys WRT54G wireless router?
Eagerly awaiting for the response.

Yes. See link in Post No 6.

Prashanth Speaks-Technology and Life: How To Connect DSL ISP modem with Wireless Router - Connect UT300R2U with Linksys WRT54G
or
Socrates’s experience: How to configure Linksys WRT54G wireless router

usually a Type 1 modem is used.

For Type II and Type IV: they have WIFI facility.
see
BSNL BROADBAND MAIN MENU

thanks essbebe. But there are a few Linksys N routers available like Linksys WRT310N.
1) does the same procedure applies for this also
2) Is it worth enough paying more price so that i am assured of excellent wireless signal strength ?
Kindly post in your thoughts of the best wireless routers available in the market currently.
Thanks again for your reply.

Originally Posted by nganesh.kumar

thanks essbebe. But there are a few Linksys N routers available like Linksys WRT310N.
1) does the same procedure applies for this also
2) Is it worth enough paying more price so that i am assured of excellent wireless signal strength ?
Kindly post in your thoughts of the best wireless routers available in the market currently.
Thanks again for your reply.

What is the set up you have in mind ?
Different floors in a flat for wifi access ?
usually working signal in a radius of 50 feet ( *conditions apply )is possible

The power radiated by the unit > see the data sheets.
More power more Range. N type ave dual antennae and may be
effective for larger range.
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Thanks again for your quick response.Basically my house is in 1 st floor and after that its terrace. i should be able to use it anywhere inside my house as well as the terrace.Which N router i shall look at ?. I have BSNL BB but unsure which type of modem i have.
whats the difference between various BSNL modem types?
when BSNL wimax is costing so many rupees , very well i shall but a good N router , isn't it?

?

. I have BSNL BB but unsure which type of modem i have

Check your modem model /make.
BSNL BROADBAND MAIN MENU

If on rent you can ask for a Type IV wifi modem/router
Cost Rs 1600+ taxes ( One year replacement usually )
or on rent Rs 50 P.M.
Try this . ( You may get Utstar WA3002-G4 not listed )
should be suitable.

On terrace, depends where the wIFI modem ( any model ) is placed.
nearer a window may work.
Wireless signals work on "Line of sight" and any obstruction can
degrade the signals.
Power involved is very low: in mWatts.

Thanks.Just now identified my modem model its UT300-R2U , is this type 4 or type 1 and hope i shall connect this with wireless N router.

Originally Posted by nganesh.kumar

Thanks.Just now identified my modem model its UT300-R2U , is this type 4 or type 1 and hope i shall connect this with wireless N router.

TYPE 1. ADSL modem with ONE LAN port and USB port.

Add the BSNL link to your book marks.
Also The earlier links of @ superprash2003 and @ socrates
Have screen shots with clear instructions incorporated. .

Thanks alot but while configuring the PPOE , i am unable to read the values from the screenshots(Step 4)
Also for setting PPOE the BSNL user id password i should use is the same one i use to check my account usage in internet site ?

Originally Posted by nganesh.kumar

Thanks alot but while configuring the PPOE , i am unable to read the values from the screenshots(Step 4)
Also for setting PPOE the BSNL user id password i should use is the same one i use to check my account usage in internet site ?

for both Always On and Dialermode.
The little I know about Dataone Broadband Services offered by BSNL
The little I know about Dataone Broadband Services offered by BSNL

If your IP is 117.xx.xx.xx use userid and password.
abcd @bsnl.in PW as given.
14digit portalId and password in Usage portal
BSNL - Broadband Account Management

Thanks . But for account usage i use the below site

data.bsnl.in/wps/portal

should i use the same id and password as i give in the site while setting my PPOE also ?.
I am bothering you alot today , please bear with me .

click on the images you will get ra bigger picture

HI all learned...i connected my blue cable from router lan port to cpu ..typed 192.168.1.4..managed to log in router config page am\nd changed ip add to 19.168.5.1 ..then saved..it said please rlease renw ip..
went to cmd and ipconfig release,,getting message adapter not in ready state or some erroe\r..

tried to log in 192.168.5.1 ..192.168.1.4 to router cofig page..but couldnot


WHAT IN HEAVENS NAME IS GOING ON...i am not able to login to router ..let alone config it with modem as next step

hi esbee

"If not connected open summary page and click the "NOTE ICON"
Presume you know how to select" Bridged" if you
want to use the BSNL dialer.

Wait for a minute. "


i could not manage to connect wheni selected PPPoe as opposed to bridged set by BSNL engineer,,,i cliked on note icon..still it shows red...does that means that for wireless bridged mode will not do and it has to be by default ppoe mode,,,

RESET the modem to Factory settings by pressing the
reset button with power on for about 20 to 30 seconds.

The little I know about Dataone Broadband Services offered by BSNL
h t t p://mydataone.net/router/mt880.html

Follow the instruction given, without modification.
Enter your UserID without @ bsnl.in

Confirm you get connected to Internet and can surf.
( also may have to click "Note"icon")
I am using MT882 for past two years.

Post this data:
START RUN type cmd OK
new window
type ipconfig /all

Hi all..

at the time of this posting i seem to have configured my router and modem to connect to internet to desktop...


1) i connected my modem wire to one of the LAN ports and not on internet port/also router is coonecte from another LAN port to desktop
2) my 192.168.1.1 that is modem config shows bridged mode(sicne ppoe does not connect and shows red evry time i channge it from bridge to ppoe)...
3) dhcp in modem config enabled and starting ip add is 192.168.1.2

MY Linksys router page @ 192.168.1.10(assigned new ip so not to o\conflict)

1) under set up i hvae selected PPOE..local ip add 192.168.1.10
2) DHCP SERVAER>ENABLE>STARTING IP ADD 192.168.1.100


I tried connected my XP laptop wirelessly to linksysy..it shows connection but pages are not openining,,


now do i have to change any setting in lappy also ,,or my router config is incorrect..if yes then how can i borwse now on my desktop

dont enable DHCP on both.. enable only on modem , disable dhcp in linksys

Originally Posted by superprash2003

dont enable DHCP on both.. enable only on modem , disable dhcp in linksys

Why?

this is weird.. i thought i just wrote an explanation of why i think its better to have dhcp disabled in one modem.. was that on a different thread?where did that go?

Originally Posted by superprash2003

this is weird.. i thought i just wrote an explanation of why i think its better to have dhcp disabled in one modem.. was that on a different thread?where did that go?

I lost that thread - I don't know where you replied.

Anyway, I have a UT-300R2U + WRT54G combination. I have DHCP=ON on both. It works for me.