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So
Here is my Step-By-Step guide to configuring a Wi-Fi network with BSNL DataOne. Though many wireless routers claim that it is a no-brainer setup to configure the wireless network
I found it to be not as easy as it looks to be. For example
NetGear comes with a wizard that never works with BSNL broadband connected via HUAWEI SmartAX 880. For those of you desperate to take your BSNL DataOne broadband wireless
follow these steps. It took me more than 2 days to figure and come out with these configuration details.

Before I start
let me share what I have:

1
DataOne 256Kbps connection.
2
SmartAX MT880 (The modem supplied by BSNL).
3
(configuring netgear dg632 for BSNL)NetGear WGR614v5

There are 2 steps to configuring your wireless network. First
you have to change the default settings of the SmartAX MT880 modem and configure it to enable PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet). Second
you have to configure the NetGear Router to talk to the modem.

Keep your modem
wireless router and your username and password from BSNL handy before you proceed to the next step.

If you want to change your existing configuration
take a backup of your configuration. This guide is to build your network from the ground-up.

1
and testing your Broadband connection
ทSetup the modem as per the instructions mentioned in the manual. Ensure that the RJ11 (thin) cable from the splitter is connected to the ADSL port and the RJ45 cable connects your machine to the Ethernet port of the modem.

ทChange the IP properties of your Ethernet card to the following:
192.168
255.255
192.168

ทOpen the browser and type http://192.168.1.1 to go to the HUAWEI configuration tool.

ทEnter ?admin? as username and ?admin? as password

ทExpand the Home node and select the WAN Setting

ทUnder this web page
configure the following:
PVC Number ? PVC 0
Wan Type ? PPP
Connection Type ? PPPoE
VPI/VCI ? 0 / 35
Default Route - Enabled
User Name ?
Password ?
Use DNS ? Enabled
Max Idle Time ? Always On

ทClick on Apply and allow the modem to restart.

ทClose the browser window

ทOpen the browser and type http://192.168.1.1

ทEnter ?admin? as username and ?admin? as password

ทYou should see the Summary page. The Status is normally Red indicating that the connection is not ON.

ทClick on the Plug icon in the Note column to connect.

ทAfter the Connecting message
you should see the summary page again with the Status turning Green. Notice the IP Address and the Gateway Address.

ทExpand Tools node and click on Misc.

ทType www.msn.com and click on Ping

ทYou should see Ping Result: Successful

ทClick on the Lan Settings link under the Advanced node.

ทConfigure the following:
IP Address ? 192.168.1.90
Subnet Mask ? 255.255.255.0(/24)
Local Domain Name ? Blank

ทClick on Apply and allow the modem to restart

ทOpen the Network properties of your Ethernet card and change the IP properties to the following


IP Address ? 192.168.1.2
Subnet Mask ? 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway ? 192.168.1.90
Preferred DNS server ? 61.1.96.69 (BSNL DNS Server IP)
Alternate DNS server ? 61.1.96.71 (BSNL DNS Server IP)

ทOpen your browser and type your favorite URL. You should be online by this time!


2
the Wireless Router and enabling the WPA security
ทConnect the network cable from the NetGear wireless router to the machine.

ทOpen the IP Properties of your Network card and Enable DHCP. Select the following on the IP properites dialog.
Obtain IP Address Automatically
Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically

ทOpen the browser and type http://192.168.1.1/basicsetting.htm

ทEnter ?admin? as username and ?password? as the password

ทClick on Wireless Settings link on the navigation pane and configure with the following values

Wireless Network
Name (SSID) -
Region ? Asia
Channel ? 11
Mode ? g and b
Security Options
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
Security Encryption (WEP)
Authentication Type ? Automatic
Encryption Strength ? 64bit
Security Encryption (WEP) Key
Passphrase -
ทClick on Generate

ทRecord the value of Key1 ? This is required when you log on to your Wi-Fi network the first time.

ทClick on Apply and wait till the router reboots
(Wireless will not be enabled till you complete the next step)

ทClick on the Basic Settings link on the left side navigation pane and configure the following

Does your Internet connection require a login? ? No
Account Name ? blank
Domain Name ? blank
Internet IP Address
Use Static IP Address
IP Address ? 192.168.1.91
IP Subnet Mask ? 255.255.255.0
Gateway IP Address ? 192.168.1.90
Domain Name Server (DNS) Address
Use These DNS Servers
Primary DNS ? 61.1.96.69
Secondary DNS ? 61.1.96.71
Router MAC Address
Use Default Address
ทClick on Apply and wait till the router restarts

ทConnect the Network Cable coming from the ADSL Modem to the Wireless Router


Few things to remember ?
ทDon?t connect the ADSL Lan Cable to the Internet Uplink port of the Wireless Router. It never worked for me. Always connect it to one of the 4 ports excluding the designated Internet port.

ทIP Addresses can be anything of your choice. But it is a good idea to follow the 192.168.x.x convention

ทIf you get lost any time
feel free to reset the configuration by poking a pin into the reset slot on the modem and the router.

ทDon?t compromise on the security. Always enable WPA and save your key. Don?t let your friendly neighbors ride on your network!

Have a happy Wi-Fi surfing and drop a comment in case you want more inputs.