Configuring DataOne on Airtel220bx - new thread

[arindam_b]

Hi Friends,
I happened to be in Hyderabad where I had Airtel connection and very happy with it. I relocated to kolkata, found there is no support for Airtel in my location and asked for BSNL dataone. I got my connection in no time, but I did not take the modem since I already have the Airtel modem with me. Since I tried to configure the modem using the tips given here in a thread, I could not connect to internet. All the time the PC/USB light and the power light glowed where the link LED glowed rarely, but there was to light in the Data LED. I have tried both the method described here with no avail! Please let me know if anyone can support this issue, or I have to spend 1800/ to buy a BSNL modem!!!

[essbebe]

are you connected to Internet now ?

Open IE type 192.168.1.1/main.html select Diagnostics
and report the problem. ( presume you have Beetel 220Bx)
I have posted the screen shot recently in Airtel forum.

[arindam_b]

Dear esbebe,
Thanks for the reply. I am not connected to the internet still! I was doing some R&D meanwhile. I borrowed my friends BSNL modem and it is working fine.
I noticed that the link LED was blinking seldom, but heard that if the line is OK, or my modem is OK, then it will glow constantly. I do not remember what used to happen in my airtel connection. Was it constantly glowing or blinking! Can you please let me know as you seem to have a current Airtel connection.
For a BSNL modem, if the modem is OK and connection is ON, it should be constantly glowing.
I think my modem is faulty and I am looking for a indicom modem (as I took indicom connection also afterwards) to troubleshoot. It will come late this month
Meanwhile can you give the peice of info which I asked for?

Thanks again for your notice on this unnoticed thread

[arindam_b]

BTW, I saw your post and screenshot in the post mentioned. I will get a sc and paste over here, since i dont have it now.
Can you please let me know the settings of your modem?
It askes for username and password in modem settings which is not in case of BSNL modems. Do I need to create a new connection from network connections once I have given the uname and pwd in modem?

[essbebe]

I will post the screen shots. For your sake I reprogrammed my Airtel connection to DATAone in Beetel 220Bx. Working fine.
BSNL modems also need ID and Password for always on PPPoe connection.
VPI 0 VCI 35 rest almost same like Airtel
Yes enter user Id essbebe ( No @dataone.in)
IN DNS uncheck automatic dns and enter openDNs
208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220.
After SAVE/Reboot Dont Rush. Wait for at least two to three minutes and then open a web page.

[essbebe]

see other thread for two more . only two screenshots allowed.

[arindam_b]

Dear dear.......
Can I ask for more!!!
Dear essbebe....
Thanks so much for these instructions.....
I will try these today and let u know tomorrow.

BTW... when you re programmed ur 220bx for airtel.. does the link LED (amber light) glow continuously or it blinks?
From this info.. I can know whether my modem is faulty or not! Now that I have tried all the things described in the internet..and my frend's BSNL modem is working fine from my line..I was going to suspect that my modem is faulty!
My Link LED is blinking...and does not glow continuously. Is it same with ur modem too??
Nonetheless..will repp u

[souvabhunia]

Hi Essbabe,

Tried all the steps that you have listed out. At the end of it all, after rebooting the modem, the DATA light remians off and WAN status shows as "Authentication Failure". I again called BSNL help desk and had my password re-set; but, so far, no luck getting it to work.

[essbebe]

sorry to hear that. wait for reply from arindam_
Authentication failure.( seems modem OK) Re enter ID and password
No @dataone.in
start/run cmd netstat
start/run cmd ipconfig
give the details here.

[arindam_b]

Hi Essbebe,
I think I have the authentication pass, but all others are FAIL! In diag mode, I can see ethernet connection and authentication is PASS. I have given the DNS values and that seems to get an edge because now, frequently the amber light glows, but the link light glows for bout 5sec and gone!
I have reset the modem and again applied the settings, but to no avail.
[IMG]C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\Modem Screenshots\Diag1.JPG[/IMG]
Sometimes I get Test ADSL sync as PASS, but only for 5sec
[IMG]C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\Modem Screenshots\Diag2.JPG[/IMG]
Below are the device info:
[IMG]C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\Modem Screenshots\Device Info.JPG[/IMG]

[arindam_b]

Device Info

[arindam_b]

Normally this comes:

Sometimes (for 5-6sec) this comes and in log, I can see that the connection is UP, us:234,ds:256

[arindam_b]

DNS Server config shows like this:

LAN Setup is as following:

[arindam_b]

Default Gateway:

WAN Setup:

[arindam_b]

WAN Status:


Now to troubleshoot.. Is there any problem with my splitter or modem?
Sorry for the LOOOOOOONNGGGG Reply

[essbebe]

@arindam_b only onescreenshot posted properly.

beetel airtel/dataone wan

//i23.tinypic.com/23mm2x.jpg beetel AIRTEL SETTINGS type http to see image
only two pics allowed!
Beetel Dataone settings
Note time in device status. Simply changed the ADSl input. NO other changes in MODEM. I can connect either Airtel or Dataone with single modem now.

See the differnce in bandmeter at top and Datafox reading for Dataone

[essbebe]

beetel AIRTEL SETTINGS

[arindam_b]

Is it because of the OS? I am using XP and I do have another WIN2k3... I am thinking to get the 2k3 installed afresh and try again!
I think you are using 2k3...right?

But my amber light is not glowing steadily.. I think the problem might be with splitter. I will first try to get my hands on a new splitter, and then probably..if all fails.. I have to roll out 1800K to buy a new modem!!!
Poor Smeagol.. gollam... gollam!!!!

[arindam_b]

Essbebe asked me to look into the LAN Card... if it is working properly. I will see the device info from device manager.. but I think it was ok..as far I remember.. It was showing Realtec NIC interface and all...
Then also I was adviced to uncheck automatic DNS for modem and check automatic DNS from LAN tcp/ip properties and do all sort of combinations. I will do that too and report back tomorrow.
If my LAN card is faulty, I will go to USB mode.
Lets see.... what happens!
I had a tata indicom modem also back in hyderabad, which I have ordered back to kolkata. It will arrive EOW, but it was only the modem... no splitter. I will check with that too!
WHY THE HELL IS MY LINK LED NOT STEADY???

[essbebe]

Best Idea : Go to BSNL telephone Exchange and get a modem on rent only Rs 60/pm.
They give you the modem fully programmed for your ID always on connection.
.

Test your Internet connection works ok. Then try Beetel or Tata modem etc.
Get connected. There could be telephone line trouble. Noisy. Remove the connections and check for oxidisation( blackness etc )


quote Why the xxxx is my link LED Not steady Unquote
Splitter : Any splitter will do no special splitter for each ISP.
From the splitter ONLY the PHONE and parallel phones cordless etc MUST be connected Also check up whether the good old static filter is in your telephone junction box and bypass it.

[arindam_b]

what is a static filter? I have seen this warning in modem diag help page too! The telephone line comes to a white box (1 input, 1 output)and then to my splitter. Is it a static filter?? If so, I have to bypass this and send the line directly to the splitter?
Anyway, I borrowed my friends BSNL modem (probably mt841) and it worked fine with USB and that white box on! It got me connected very fine.

[essbebe]

NO. There will be a small pcb with condenser/resistance20Kfor a RJ11 socket. May be in your house old installation. (sort of lightning filter).



Awaiting report on your Lan card ! with borrowed MT841
Now try Beetel220Bx in your friend's computer. Change to his ID and password.

[arindam_b]

No PCB present. I guess that means no static filter also!
Anyways, I borrowed the BSNL modem from my friend on prev weekend! It worked fine, but it was on USB. So, no LAN interface!
I think I might switch to USB on my 220bx, but that would need a protocol change since PPoE will not do..since no ethernet. It that case which protocol should I use? Bridging? Bridging does not require username and pwd in the modem. So i will be setting up a dialler also.
Am I correct?

[essbebe]

Yes. I have not tried the USB of Beetel 220Bx. I tried zyxel,USB and used dialup in another computer.
When you use USB No ethernet card required.


Welcome to Beetel Modems
From Airtel guide for beetel220Bx Combo Modem
Quote :In case of USB port of the combo modem is being used, please install the hardware drivers as specified in instruction manual in Driver CD.. Then follow steps 1 to 12 for configuration of modem
Unquote
Usual steady steps !!!! and at step 9 select PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) etc
so no dial up required.

[souvabhunia]

Edit:
VPI/VCI: 0/35
Service Category: UBR without PCR
QOS: unchecked
Next
Connection type: PPPOE
Encapsulation method: LLC/Snap Bridging
PPP username and password:
Username: xyz
Password: abc
Service Name: PQR
Authentication method: Auto
Dial on demand, PPP IP extension, Use Static IP address, Enable PPP debug mode: All unchecked
Next
Network address translation settings:
Enable NAT: Checked
Enable Firewall : Checked
Enable IGMP multicast: Unchecked
Enable WAN service: Checked
Service Name: pppoe_0_35
Next and Save

Advanced setup for LAN:
DSL router IP and subnet mask have been configured as 192.168.1.1 and 255.255.255.0
Can not see any option called Enable UPnP. Instead, there is an option called Enable IGMP snooping which is unchecked. Also, it is in Standard mode.
DHCP server is enabled with the following settings:
Start IP 192.168.1.3 and end IP 192.168.1.254
Configure the second IP is unchecked.

Advanced set up : Routing
Enable automatic assigned default gateway is checked

Advanced Settings: DNS
Primary DNS server: 208.67.222.222
Secondary DNS server: 208.67.222.220
Advanced settings: DSL
All checked excepting AnnexM enabled
Phone Inner pair
Capability: Bitswap enable and SRA enable are both checked