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How to use any feature in BSNL IPTV…
How to buy from VOD…
How to Sort channels…
How to set up the STB…
How to…
Just let every one know what you know about BSNL IPTV features and settings…

Before you start using BSNL IPTV, one thing that needs to be taken care of is the distance from your ADSL router and the TV. BSNL will charge for Cat 5 cable if it is more than 5 mts. If you want, be ready with the cable by yourself.

There is now channel sorting as of now…!!! If anybody finds how to do it please let me know…

If you live in Bangalore and you live in some street which is in the center of town yet lies in the black hole of broadband-less zone then you have no option to rely on crap BSNL to get a Broadband (sic) Internet connection.

BSNL used to be the Public Sector UNIT (PSU) before it was sold to Tata. Ownership has changed but not the way of functioning, it still continues to work in same way. After all you can’t straighten dog’s tail can you? “Kutte ki punch kabhi sidhi nahi hoti”

Well even if you manage to get BSNL broadband connection by hook or crook (Begging to them, bribing linesman, putting gun on their temple or whatever manner) it is guaranteed that it is not going to work smoothly.

You will never find a single person having a BSNL Broadband connection which has not given any trouble.

Most of the time problem is with the Modem/Router which BSNL forces to use, provided telephone lines are working properly.

I’m not going to rant about BSNL problems, their crap customer services or any other aspect as it is pointless, I’ll describe some of common steps to try to make your broadband working, after all we humans always find a way out of any difficulties and that is how we are still walking on the Earth.

BSNL uses Huawei devices, or rather forces people to use it, they supply it with their connection. Problem with Huawei is that this company is run by Chinese Military Men and they have gained quite substantial foothold in India. They have bribed BSNL people to use their crap, rubbish and useless devices. No one in this whole world uses Huawei modem until n unless forced by service providers.

Huawei modem/routers are completely rubbish.

If your Internet connection is dropping frequently then try following remedies

1) Check your connections are proper (Ethernet/Splitter/Main Line etc)
2) If you are connecting any parallel lines (telephone or other devices) then disconnect them and just keep single connection to modem
3) Sometimes Modem/Router get heated, for that make sure that it is not near the wall
4) Remove dust if your modem/router is dirty
5) If you are on LAN then disconnect all LAN cables and just keep a single PC/server and try to work out on that
6) The last place to mess up with is the Modem/Router Configuration
For this go to BSNL website download their troubleshooting guide and try to configure your Modem/Router as per those instructions.
Here is the link for Bangalore

If none of above works then get a Kalashnikov (47 will do) go to your nearest BSNL office point it on any boss there and ask to send a Technical Person to be deputed to your place to solve the bloody problem.

You can also try to burn Huwaei modem/router in front of BSNL office and purchase any other Modem/Router as per your choice.

Try Linksys/D-Link etc.

Many of you have been asking me how to increase their browsing speeds with BSNL , MTNL, Airtel, Tata Indicom, Reliance , Sify , etc Broadband connections. As usual I have a trick up my sleeves to increase the speed your Firefox performance.

The below steps will hold good only if you have a Broadband connection - else it will make your browsing much slower. Let’s now have a look at the simple 4 steps.

First of all Type “about:config” into the address bar in Firefox and hit return. Scroll down and look for the following entries and make the necessary changes.

You will need to enable Pipelining in Firefox. Normally the browser will make one request to a web page at a time. When you enable pipelining it will make several request at once, which will substantially speed up your page loading times.

Alter the entries as follows:
1. Change “network.http.pipelining” to “true”
2. Change “network.http.proxy.pipelining” to “true”
3. Also, change “network.http.pipelining.maxrequests” to a number like 40. This in turn means that Firefox will make 40 requests at once.
4. Finally right-click anywhere in Firefox and select New-> Integer. Name it “nglayout.initialpaint.delay” and set its value to “0?. This value is the amount of time the browser waits before it acts on information it receives - so we ask it not to wait even a second!!

Honestly, I was really pissed off at the web. It had solutions for all sorta issues, ya all sort ! Be it having trouble peeing, or making out or piercing your tongue or whatever you can conjure up ! But configuring just a simple pppoe connection on Linux was such a pain in the ass…

Finally, after raking through hundreds of sites, faqs,forums, I finally managed to figure one really simple solution. Ok, that many are comfortable in Linux and love to beam with the tag ” Software is like sex. It’s better when it’s free” ! But everyone has been a noob at some point of time. Nobody was born with an open source code ! Anyways, I am not ranting about all that here, m just providing with a lucid way of configuring an ADSL connection.

[Note:It isn’t my find nor do I want it to sound like. I couldn’t find the original author but credit goes to that being, whoever it is!]

Connect your Ethernet wire to the port at the back of your computer.
Fire up the terminal and type in sudo pppoeconf
It should detect your modem.
Keep on pressing enter. Fill in your user name and password when indicated.
It should be easy to stick on to defaults.
You should be prompted back to your terminal when it would say pppoe loaded. Simple. That’s the end of terminal.
Now go to System>Administration>Networking. Click on it. You would be asked for your password to carry out the administrative job as root. You should be prompted to enter the following details.

Activate the Wired connection.
Highlight the wired connection and click on properties.
Check the box “enable the connection”
Configuration as Static IP.
IP Address : 192.168.1.2
Subnet mask fills on it’s own as 255.255.255.0
Gateway address :192.168.1.1

BSNL allows their Dataone broadband users to check their usage online. Earlier, they used to support only Internet Explorer browser. Using a OpenSolaris desktop, I had to use the User Agent Switcher plugin to get to that site. Now BSNL allows all browsers, specifically Firefox, to check the usage. Part of the reason might be that they are using some sort of Java EE stack for this service. So OpenSolaris users can now access this service without those tricks and hacks.

well, guys do u all wanna download unlimited from rapidshare.com

if yes, then please listen to what im upto say…coz it works 99%, lol 1% is ur will

LISTEN

1. When you connect to dataone, before that you have Local Area Connection activated with a blinking computer sign in right bottom of ur computer screen….

2. When you connect to dataone, another blinking computer sign (similar) appears in the right bottom of ur screen, adjacent to the earlier one….

OkAy TILL NOW

WORK TO DO after iT

a) U have everything connected, and u are online…. you download something from rapidshare as free user and when u again try, it bans u with time limit, often in hours

After this happens to you, right click on that blinking computer icon of dataone (u can see it in row of ur windows clock), and choose DISCONNECT…. after u do this, icon of dataone ther would go and only of Local Area Connection remains… Now right click Local Area connection icon (u can see it in row of ur windows clock) and choose REPAIR…..then again connect DATAONE…and see ur ip is renewed…u can download AGAIN within no wastage of seconds more…

WARNINGS — :
i) This works on plans of BSNL which are under minimal values like mine PLAN 500 (night unlimited) coz these have static IPs to connect everytime

ii) IP configuration of ur Local Area Connection should be on Automatic Configuration, please remove ur manual configuration as it would let Local Area Connection to renew the IP when choosed to REPAIR

Atlast–>
happy days to u all…. im happy too.. whatever i want , i just download…lolz lots of GBs yaar . holiday time here

Hi, I use UT 300R2U Modem from BSNL for broadband. I take lot of phone calls through Internet, primarily via Skype. One problem I have is that whenever there is powercut I get disconnected from the calls even though I have inverter at home, because the half minute or so delay that it takes for the inverter to restore power is enough for disconnecting me from the internet and the call and I need to call back once the modem gets power back from inverter. A friend advised me that instead of using the ethernet cable if I use the USB port of the UT 300R2U modem, the modem can draw power from the laptop for that brief half-minute of interruption and I would not get disconnected. Unfortunately when I tried that it is NOT working and the UT 300R2U modem still gets disconnected during power cut despite remaining connected to the USB port of my laptop! Is it because the power requirement of this external modem UT 300R2U is more than what USB ports of laptop can provide? Any advise anybody can provide me on this problem?

The answer is no. I have yet to find any broadband modem that is under the 2.5 to possibly 5 Watt capability of 1 or 2 USB ports.

I had frequent problem last week of ADSL Link in my modem/Router (Huawei MT-882) going down. The Link Led will turn green ( Link Disconnection) from Orange (Link good) and this cycle will repeat every few minutes.

Repeated calls to BSNL call center - 1 800 424 1600 got me the following answer - Sir, if you are able to talk to me using the same telephone link which is connected to your ADSL modem means there is no problem in the cable and it should work. Similar point-of-view was also expressed by their JE/JTO from the exchange.

I did my troubleshooting by logging in to the modem and figured out that the SNR- Signal-to-Noise Ratio has gone down to 5 dB from the earlier > 30 dB, both on the uplink as well as the downlink.

I went down to the ground floor of my building where the BSNL Distribution Box was located, identified my cable pair, cleaned the cable with knife blade (noticed that the cable lead was totally rusted) till I could see the colour of Copper in the cable and wrap’d a Electrical Insulation tape (Steelgrip tape) on each of the leads.

I came back up, switched ON the modem, the SNR got back to > 30 dB and I am living Happily ever after.

Moral of the story: Phone communication uses Low frequency so we may get acceptable speech quality even with BAD physical connections, but for Broadband ADSL which uses the High frequency tones, good physical connection is an absolute must.

Netgear ADSL Broadband modem DG632

All-in-one Modem, Router, and True Firewall with USB and Ethernet Connectivity
Here’s exactly what you need to quickly hook up for Internet action. NETGEAR’s combination router, modem, and firewall lets you surf the Web and play computer and Internet games with all the speed, flexibility, and easy handling you could ask for. It plugs directly into your ADSL line for instant connectivity to network resources and the Internet, and it comes with NAT security. All this at a price that’s kind to your pocketbook. NETGEAR’s ADSL Modem Router lets you connect two devices - Ethernet and USB - making it simple to link to your Xbox- or gaming console for up to 8 Mbps network speed. Setup couldn’t be easier; NETGEAR’s unique Smart Wizard™ interactive guide walks you through each step to set up your DG632 - and Smart Wizard also automatically detects and makes the best connection to your broadband service provider. VPN pass-through makes it safe to connect to your network from home or office. The router’s compact, sleek design looks great anywhere you set it up.

Multiple Capable
This full-featured 3-in-1 router connects directly to your ADSL line for direct, always-on Internet connectivity at speeds up to 140 times faster than dial-up. Easy Plug-and-Play™ USB port option allows for simultaneous Ethernet and USB connectivity. Extend your network by plugging in a switch, hub or access point to the Ethernet port of the DG632. Enjoy Internet surfing, gaming, e-mailing, messaging, and distributing MP3s, digital movies and photos with Double Firewall protection for your network and personal information.

Hassle Free
No need to buy a separate modem, there’s already one inside the router. Easy to set up, Smart Wizard gets you connected in fewer than five clicks. The router works with PCs, Macs-, and virtually all Ethernet devices, and comes with a free Ethernet cable and a free USB cable for connecting your first computer. NETGEAR’s sleek, trim case design fits right into your workspace.

Performance Plus
Supports up to 8 Mbps network speed downstream (upgradeable to 24 Mbps with ADSL2+) and 1.2Mbps upstream. Built-in Port Forwarding settings and Virtual Private Network (VPN) passthrough make it simple to play Internet games, send instant messages, and host Internet services.

High-level Protection
Network Address Translation (NAT) secures your network, PCs and files. Provides “Trusted User” management, logs browsing activities, and sends you optional e-mail alerts so you can monitor Internet activities. VPN pass-through permits secure remote access to your network

NETGEAR WIRELESS-G ADSL Broadband Modem DG834G

NETGEAR’s Wireless-G ADSL Router (DG834G) delivers a simple and secure way to add wireless connection to your network at a great value. The DG834G makes it easy to share your cable/DSL connection with other PCs. This router features double firewall protection to help shield the network form intrusions with two security methods. And, NETGEAR’s Smart Wizard installation software makes setup a snap.
The DG834G Wireless-G ADSL Router is optimized for use with Wireless-G adapters and is backward compatible with 802.11b wireless devices.
Linksys Wireless ADSL Modem WAG200G

The Linksys Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway is the all-in-one solution for Internet connectivity. The ADSL Modem function gives you a blazing fast connection to the Internet, far faster than a dial-up, and without tying up your phone line. Connect your computers to the Gateway via the built-in 4-port 10/100 Ethernet Switch to jump start your network. You can share files, printers, hard drive space and other resources. Attach four PCs directly, or connect more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you need. The built-in Wireless-G (802.11g) Access Point allows up to 32 wireless devices to connect to your network at a blazing 54Mbps, without running cables through the building. It’s also compatible with Wireless-B (802.11b) devices, at 11Mbps. The Gateway’s Router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share that high-speed Internet connection. To protect your data and privacy, the Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway features an advanced firewall to keep Internet intruders and attackers out. Wireless transmissions can be protected by powerful WPA data encryption. Configuration is a snap with any web browser. With the Linksys Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway at the heart of your network, you’re connected to the future.
D-Link DSL 2640T Wireless G ADSL 2+ Modem & D-Link GLB 502T ADSL 2+ Broadband Internet Modem

KEY FEATURES
With Firewall Protection/QoS Control 
Integrated ADSL, 802.11g Wireless LAN & 4-Port Switch 
High-Speed ADSL2/2+ Connection 
DoS & SPI Firewall Protection 
QoS & SNMP Management Support

Linksys AM300 ADSL 2/2+ USB Ethernet Modem

Supports UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)
Enhanced security management functions: NAT/NAPT, Port/Packet Filtering,
MAC/IP Address Filtering, DMZ Hosting, Virtual Server, ALG,IGMP Proxy
Easily configurable through your networked PCs web browser
1 x 10/100 Auto MDI-X LAN switch port, one USB port and one ADSL port
Support for RFC1483, PPPoE and PPPoA connections
SPI firewall with Denial of Service attack prevention
Supports traffic and event logging
Supports VPN Passthrough for IPSec, PPTP and L2TP protocols
Supports SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol) for synchronizing with
Real-Time server
Static and Dynamic routing (RIP1 and 2), SNMP, DDNS

Linksys Wireless ADSL Modem WAG 200G

Supports 802.11g and 802.11b wireless LAN
Built-in ADSL modem with G.lite, g.992.3, g.992.5, G.dmt, and T1. 413 support
Supports 4 10/100 Auto MDI/MDI-X LAN switch ports
Enhanced security management functions: Port Filtering, MAC and IP Address Filtering, DMZ Hosting, and NAT Technology
Build-in web graphical user interface for easy configuration from any web browser
Support for RFC1483, PPPoE and PPPoA connections
Statefull Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall with Denial of Service (DoS) prevention
Wireless Access Lists to enhance wireless security
Supports VPN Passthrough for IPSec, PPTP, and L2TP Protocols
Supports Static and Dynamic Routing (RIP1 and 2)
DHCP Server capability to assign IP addresses automatically
Remote administration and remote upgrades available over the Internet
E-mail and Web-based Logging of Security Events
Supports traffic and event logging
Support for NTP (Network Time Protocol) for Synchronizing with a Real-Time Server
Support for Broadcast SSID Disable
AKEEO PCI ADSL 2+ internal modems

Compliant to ITU-T G.992.1 (G.DMT - Annex A & B), G.992.2(G.lite), G.992.3/4 (ADSL2) with G.994.1 (G-hs)
Compliant to ANSI T1.413 Issue 2
Compliant to ETSI TS 101 388 (ADSL Over ISDN)
OAM functionality based on G.997.1(G.Ploam)
Downstream and Upstream data rates up to 8Mbps (12Mbps for ADSL2) and 1MBPS respectively
Fully support PPP over ATM (RFC2516) protocol standards
Fully support PPP over Ethernet (RFC2516) protocol standards
Fully support Ethernet Routing over ATM (RFC1483) protocol standards
Compliant with PCI Specification 2.3
Supports Plug-and-Play Installation
Software upgradeable to new ADSL standards
Control panel applet provided for real time diagnostic information