Thread: Bsnl query

i have a bsnl home 500 limited plan and using windows....but i am thinking of shifting totally to linux....i also have a nokia seimens C2110 router....now when i connect to internet i need to double click on the bsnl icon to connect....now when i switch to linux how would i be able to do that??
i do not have a router's driver's cd with me.....can anyone comment???

u are presently on Bridge mode.
shifting to PPPoE mode [connecting from the modem with ID & password saved in the modem] would make your modem system independent.
for changinf the configuration, u can access the modem from your browser by using the address 192.168.1.1 and user id & password both as "admin"

change your modem config from bridge mode to pppoe mode from windows and after that install/boot linux ... this should work for you.

ohkay i'll try that....but can i switch back to bridge mode in linux as i have to download in bridge mode as it doesnt require port forwarding....also how would i connect from there???

Originally Posted by ghostbuster

ohkay i'll try that....but can i switch back to bridge mode in linux as i have to download in bridge mode as it doesnt require port forwarding....also how would i connect from there???

i am not very sure about bridge mode in linux ... wait for someone else to clear your doubts. do check back

Originally Posted by ghostbuster

ohkay i'll try that....but can i switch back to bridge mode in linux as i have to download in bridge mode as it doesnt require port forwarding....also how would i connect from there???

Configuring the connection in bridged mode in the latest ubuntu 8.10 is similar to windows, complete with wizards.

hmmm..ok...but i wont be using ubuntu....i would be using red hat...so i'll just have to do that and check first...i can do a dual boot to check wether it works or not...i'll do that in a day or two....will keep you posted