Digitally Blind

The steps to configure the modem can be split into 5

1. Login to interface
2. Configure ATM
3. Configure WAN
4.Configure wireless-(wi-fi)-optional
5.Save and reboot modem

Now we can see them in detail

1.Login to interface

• Goto any web browser and type 192.168.1.1 (in case of d-link modems)

• a login box will appear.Enter in both field 'admin'
• Now you will be logged in and presented with this page.This is the overall status..In new modems-unconnected ones,first time installation, the uplink and downlink speeds may not be present. Dont worry, as they would appear as soon as you configure the modem

• select 'advanced settings from left side menu'.You can see a similar page then

2.Configure ATM

• click on 'Add' button at DSL ATM configuration page shown.This will take you to a new page

• For BSNL connections, VPI-0,VCI-35
• For MTNL connection VPI-0,VCI-38
• If you dont know the VPI and VCI just google it in your mobile before you proceed as wrong values wont connect modem to WAN
• select path0,EOA, mode-LLC/BRIDGING/SNAP (varied in different firmwares)
  in mine, its LLC/SNAP/BRIDGED
• Keep Qos schedulder to strict priority
• click next.You can see a page like this then

3.Configure WAN

• Click on WAN interface inside advanced settings and it will take you to a page like below

• click on Add. and it will show you to a new page

• click on next

• select pppoe if you want the modem to be always on (even when desktop off),so that you can use internet in laptops and wi-fi devices
• select bridge mode if you want the connection only when the desktop pc is turned on and dialled the connection from pc---note:no  devices can connect unless you dial from your desktop(wired pc)
• click next.After this phase you can see a window like below picture

• enter username as given by your service provider.For BSNL users, the id format is idphoneno_scdrid
  ie; if your phone no is 2554546, then your id is 
  id4912554546_scdrid
• enter password.This is password itself unless you changed it in BSNL portal login
• service name:  enter any name here i used BB
• authentication method-auto
  enable firewall (disable if you want high speed in torrents,by allowing ports incoming and outgoing in modem,you can enable firewall if you need safety)
• dont enable manual MTU
• dont enable ppp ip extension
• if you were given a static IP, enter it in static ip tab,else leave it unticked,so that you will be assigned a dynamic ip automatically

• dont enable pppDebug
• dont enable Keep Alive
• enable Bridge pppoe frames option for good torrent response
• click next 

• click next--nothing to do here

• unless you want a different DNS dont change this option
• click next

• click apply/save.You will be taken to the below page

• All set.Wait a second.You should see the internet light blinking now
• If you see a RED internet light,then your password/username is incorrect
• If after doing all the steps correctly,and internet light doesnt go on, then contact your service provider to check the connection from exchange
• Click device info to see a page as below to ensure your connection is all set.

4.wireless configuration

• select the wireless tab on the left and select basic settings

• Enable wireless
• change your country
• select security tab
• click apply/save

• Only select this if you want to assign a password.Else your connection will be open for all users nearby
• Select network authentication as WPA-Personal
• Enter a passphrase at given colum.This will be your password
• click apply/save
• close your browser