Tuesday, November 20, 2012

General Configuration for DSL Broadband Modems

Tuesday, November 20, 2012


Fig.Physical connection set-up of ADSL Broadband modem

You may configure your modem in either of the two modes :
     1. Single User mode (Bridge mode)
     2. Multi-User mde (PPPoE mode)

  1.     Single-user mode : Here the Broadband Username & password are to be set-up on your PC in the Broadband Dialer.
Step #1: To configure modem connect it to your PC with the LAN cable and ensure LAN is enabled. Open your web browser & type the Modem IP as provided in the Modem’s User Manual in the address bar(most commonly 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1) & press enter. Enter modem’s Username & password (most commonly Username :admin or root, Password: admin or password).

Step #2: Enter internet connection or WAN setup as per Modem manual & enter the following settings:
PVC name : "ISP name", VPI= as provided by ISP, VCI= as provided by ISP, Connection type or Protocol : “RFC1483 Bridge” or “Bridging”.
Encapsulation : LLC/SNAP.

Step #3: Save & apply & reboot the modem with the last saved configuration.

Step #4: Create a Broadband Dialer using your Broadband username & password.

2.       Multi-User mode: Here the Broadband Username & password are to be configured into your modem.
      Step #1 : To configure the modem, log-in to it as mentioned in the previous case.

Step #2: Enter internet connection or WAN set-up & enter the following settings:
PVC name : "ISP name", VPI= as provided by ISP, VCI= as provided by ISP, Connection type or Protocol : “PPPoE”
Encapsulation : LLC/SNAP, Service name : dataone, Username : Your Broadband Username, Password : Your Broadband Password, NAT: Enabled, Add Default Route : Enabled.

Step #3: Save & apply & reboot the modem with the last saved configuration.

Wi-fi configuration: 
Step #1: While you are logged on to the modem, click on Wireless option, Enable Wireless.

Step #2: Navigate to the Security option, select Authentication: WPA-PSK or WPA-Personal, a pass-phrase or network key field would show up where you have to enter your chosen wi-fi password.Disable WEP encryption, if any.If there is any MAC authentication option, set it to disabled.
N.B : The configurations given above are the general settings for any ADSL modem or router for Broadband.However, the interface & few terms may vary from Manufacturer to manufacturer. Kindly contact the manufacturer for further details or use modem specific User manual.

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