This article will be useful for those who are looking for configuring a modem for a broadband connection. I have documented my learnings when I tried to configure a modem (Beetel 110TC1 which was provided by Airtel) for a BSNL broadband connection. Though the article is specific to BSNL broadband connection and beetel modem, the procedure can be applied with any broadband connection and modem.
Open the modem configuration panel. It is required to set all the required connection parameters to make a broadband connection work. To do this open a web browser and enter modem's local ip address. Modem's IP address is usually set as "192.168.1.1". Once you enter the ip address, you will be prompted to enter user id and password. For any modem/router the default user id and password will be either "admin" and "admin" or "admin" and "password" unless you are changing it manually.
In case if you changed the default password and forgot it, then you have only option to make the modem work. It is to do a hardware reset to factory settings. You have to use a pin or a ballpen tip to press the reset button which is placed at the backside of the modem. You have to keep pressing it for a while unless it restarts.
To configure easily, its always better to reset the modem to factory settings. This is to ensure that modem has no changes to some of the settings that we are not interested. Resetting the modem will make the modem to restart. To reset the modem, navigate to "Maintenance" -->"SysRestart".
When the modem restarts after the reset, navigate to "Interface Setup" --> "Internet". In this panel, we are worried about only four fields which are mentioned below.
a) VPI = 0. (Virtual Path Identifier)
b) VCI = 35. (Virtual Channel Identifier)
c) PPPoE User name and password is provided by BSNL for your connection. You have to get it from them if you don't know it.
Now you should be able to connect to the Internet.
Note: VPI and VCI settings is ISP specific. For e.g. for BSNL it should be set as 0 and 35. For Airtel it should be 1 and 32. This is usually provided by the ISP. If you are not sure you can do a
google search for "VPI and VCI" for your ISP.
Open the modem configuration panel. It is required to set all the required connection parameters to make a broadband connection work. To do this open a web browser and enter modem's local ip address. Modem's IP address is usually set as "192.168.1.1". Once you enter the ip address, you will be prompted to enter user id and password. For any modem/router the default user id and password will be either "admin" and "admin" or "admin" and "password" unless you are changing it manually.
In case if you changed the default password and forgot it, then you have only option to make the modem work. It is to do a hardware reset to factory settings. You have to use a pin or a ballpen tip to press the reset button which is placed at the backside of the modem. You have to keep pressing it for a while unless it restarts.
To configure easily, its always better to reset the modem to factory settings. This is to ensure that modem has no changes to some of the settings that we are not interested. Resetting the modem will make the modem to restart. To reset the modem, navigate to "Maintenance" -->"SysRestart".
When the modem restarts after the reset, navigate to "Interface Setup" --> "Internet". In this panel, we are worried about only four fields which are mentioned below.
a) VPI = 0. (Virtual Path Identifier)
b) VCI = 35. (Virtual Channel Identifier)
c) PPPoE User name and password is provided by BSNL for your connection. You have to get it from them if you don't know it.
Now you should be able to connect to the Internet.
Note: VPI and VCI settings is ISP specific. For e.g. for BSNL it should be set as 0 and 35. For Airtel it should be 1 and 32. This is usually provided by the ISP. If you are not sure you can do a
google search for "VPI and VCI" for your ISP.
Thanks a lot buddy... it really worked
ReplyDeletethanks friend
ReplyDeleteERROR: FAIL TO UPDATE DUE TO... Duplicate to a VPI/VCI ! this error is coming when we save. what is solution for this?
ReplyDeleteThanks a ton. Helped me setup the modem in a blaze...
ReplyDeleteThanks, A lot, it worked after a simple restart with factory settings and VCP/VCI settings as mentioned.
ReplyDeletei have seen many ways similar to this but this one in to the point and accurate
ReplyDeleteThanks to you i am able to use beetel and save my monthly rental charges.
Does this also work for beetel 450 TC1 ??
ReplyDeleteI think it should work. Follow below given steps and your modem should work.
Delete1. factory reset the modem (to make sure all default settings in place)
2. configure below settings ( below VPI and VCI are for BSNL. you have to find it for your service provider)
a) VPI = 0. (Virtual Path Identifier)
b) VCI = 35. (Virtual Channel Identifier)
c) PPPoE User name and password (provided by service provider)
3. As this is a wireless modem, set your wireless password again if you are doing the factory reset.
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ReplyDeleteI tried the other link, http://pradeepnayak.in/tutorials/2012/07/09/set-up-beetel-450tc1-modem-for-bsnl-broadband/
ReplyDeleteworked for me.
Tips-
Use POPE user name as userId[AT]bsnl.in like if ur have noted down user id like ab12345567890_citi then use it like ab12345567890_citi@bsnl.in
Still u can't recall user id, visit http://selfcare.ndc.bsnl.co.in/irj/portal to get that.
-Cheers
Thanks for sharing such informative article about how to change BSNL WiFi Password. Keep on continuing your good work.
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