Bsnl Data One Broadband Connection Sharing – The Solution

BSNL Data One service has a limitation of using only one computer per home connection. So I thought why they did this stuff even though many other broadband services allows you to connect as many PCs as you wish. Thus decided to find a way myself, and finally did it my own way. ;)

Here is how you can share your “single user” BSNL broadband connection to as many PCs you have. Also this work around is for educational purpose. I take no responsibility for the resulting stuff. Do at your own risk!

First of all log in to SmartAX MT880 admin panel by typing admin/admin user/pass combination. You can access the admin panel by typing 192.168.1.1.

Then on left menu:
SmartAX MT880

In DHCP settings, enable DHCP.
DHCP Settings
Set the ending IP address according to number of PCs you want to connect. For example if you have 100 PCs, set starting from 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.102. ( In this figure, I have randomly set 33 just for phun! :D )

For doing server client configuration.

Next thing you have do is changing TCP/IP settings. Go to control panel -> network settings. right click your nic and change tcp/IP properties.

First remove the Ip settings done by bsnl guys to as in this figure. ( note the greyed out section, which is set in advanced button ;) )
Config
Then in advanced section add default gateway as 192.168.1.1
Advanced Config

Now share this connection from network setting of this nic. by checking “allow other users in my network…blah..”

This makes your other lan card to be set with default 192.168.0.1 as IP, which is the default when doing connection sharing.

You are done with network server now. :)

Now you have to configure every client machine. Just go to network setting and in TCP/IP settings of each nic, set the following stuff.
Update #1
Just discovered some people are using a new DNS server for fast response. Here is the IP.

218.248.255.145
Add this IP as preffered DNS server.

Update #2
Use OpenDNS as your DNS servers. I found this better than any other DNS servers available.

Client Stuff
Do this to as many client machines you have.
DHCP will take care of rest. Each of client machines will be gettin an IP in range of 192.168.0.x.

If this doesn’t work for you, then add your server’s Nic’s IP as default gateway in advanced section. Normally for connection sharing it will be “192.168.0.1 :)

Connection Sharing Using Switch

In this case everything is very easy. You only need to plug-in your modem connection to switch. Then set all PCs to obtain Ips automatically. You are done!

You have successfully managed to do the work around! :D



Comments

  1. satvinder anand April 23rd

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    inform mb used by myself


  2. harshal June 15th

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    That was very much informative!!!
    Thanks a lot!
    Harshal.


  3. malvin January 4th

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    how does one configure the same in windows 98.
    I still use it.
    thanks in adv.

    malvin


  4. Tuning January 5th

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    Hi Malvin,

    I think it will be almost similar. :-)

    In reality you can leave the DNS settings, your computer will automatically take it from Router.

    Sorry for not being able to help much. I quit using 98 in 2001. :(


  5. himanshu dora March 2nd

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    How to configure modem to connect to internet without giving user name password similar to airtel broadband wich connects to inter when you swich on system.


  6. Tuning March 2nd

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    Hi Himanshu,

    You don’t need to provide username / password. Its already set inside data one modem. Just turn in on and you will be automatically connected to internet. :)


  7. dhilip1 April 7th

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    thnk u very much!!!!!!

    its workin!!!


  8. Tuning April 9th

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    Hi Dhilip,

    You are welcome!

    - Tuning


  9. vedvrat_s August 14th

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    Sorry friend i dont understand hw it works? hw can we login from two computers simultenously. hw can i set the user name pass on the broadband modem.


  10. vedvrat_s August 14th

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    Let me clarify, i have changed my dataone modem setting to work as dhcp but i can login only from one pc. I think there is only one way to share the connection – use one pc as proxy server. Bu according to u we can use the dataone modem for this purpose. so please tell me hw can i set the user name pass on the broadband modem.


  11. vedvrat_s August 16th

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    Now every thing is fine and working pls ignore my previous comments.
    . Thanks………..


  12. manan.sunrise October 24th

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    I have broadband connection and my friend have too, but we can’t connect eachother connection, I mean how can we do that…..?


  13. Tuning October 30th

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    Hi Manan,

    Are you trying to connect using two broadband connections or just two pc using same broadband connection ?

    You cannot do the first type because WAN ( Wide Area Network ) is using different protocols and you cannot share files without using a server.

    Otherwise, this post will help you to share your connection.

    - Tuning


  14. jimmy2786 November 6th

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    Hi friend!
    Why I can connect and share my BSNL Broadband connection with Local Area Network simontaneously?

    Jimmy Valentine
    Mumbai (India)


  15. Tuning November 6th

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    Hi Jimmy,

    You can share BSNL and LAN simultaneously. Just check your network settings and firewall settings. Some firewalls do not allow this and hence that can be the problem.

    - Tuning


  16. hari_nagendra January 14th

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    Hi Friend,

    The article is very interesting.

    Initially I was working with a BSNL static IP where I have administrator permissions, by which I used to switch between home and office IPs.

    My current company has not given administrative privileges and we use DHCP at office. I would like to know how to enable this with the server. When I login to BSNL broadband, I will get only IP and Subnet mask. DHCP at home is not returning gateway and DNS server IPs.

    Could you please let me know how I could use broadband home. What all configurations we need to change.

    I even visited BSNL office. But the staff dint have much technical idea about this.

    I tried to connect 192.168.1.1 and 169.254.1.1 from office, but in vain.

    BTW, I am getting IP details when I connect at home.

    Physical Address: xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx
    IP Address: 169.254.129.219
    Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0
    Default Gateway:
    DNS Server:
    WINS Server:

    Could you please let me know how I could use broadband at home also.

    Thanks in advance,
    Hari.


  17. Tuning January 14th

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    Hi Hari,

    Actually I’m confused what you meant by “home” & office. Could you please elaborate. I think I can help you.

    Also it would be helpful how you have connected in home and office. Are you using a laptop on both places ?

    - Tuning


  18. hari_nagendra January 14th

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    Hi Friend,

    I am using laptop on both places. I was given administrative permissions in my previous company where I need to change IP at home and office. I was using different static IPs thats allocated to me at home and office.

    In my current company, we have DHCP enabled and I dont have any administrative privileges to configure TCP/IP settings.

    When I connect my laptop to broadband, I am getting only IP and Subnet mask without Default Gateway and DNS server info.

    When I tried to browse through http://192.168.1.1, I am not able to connect to BSNL router where we can configure.

    As I’m getting 169.254.x.y, do I need to use http://169.254.1.1. I tried this also, but in vain.

    Could you please suggest me how I can fix the problem.

    Please let me know if you need more information.

    Thanks in advance,
    Hari.


  19. Tuning January 16th

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    Hi Hari,

    As far as I can understand, I think the connection at home is not working and your do not have TCP/IP config changing privilege of your laptop. Since at office, you are connecting with DHCP, you could do the same at home.

    For this, you just need to connect to BSNL modem (for that you need to find a way to login to modem using any other computer available) and enable DHCP.

    I hope that answers your question. Please let me know otherwise.

    Best Regards,
    Tuning


  20. hari_nagendra January 24th

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    Hi Friend,

    I changed DHCP options in the modem using another PC. And its working now.

    Thanks for all information while configuring the machine.

    Thanks & Regards,
    Hari.


  21. Tuning January 25th

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    Hi Hari,

    Glad to know I could help you. :-)

    - Tuning


  22. goyat1082 January 31st

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    hi
    can u tell me can i use my bsnl brodband in 2 pc through asdl modem my usb or lan that are in adsl.


  23. srikanthkonam May 10th

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    Hi,
    I was using Tata Indicom conection.The modem is appearing similar to that of bsnl.But I am not able to connect with that.Can I use the TataIndicom modem for BSNL.
    Thanks
    Dr.Srikanth


  24. Tuning June 1st

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    Hi Srikanth,

    As far as I know you can use any compatible modem with BSNL.

    hth


  25. dave_boon3003 July 20th

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    hi friend

    How to configure the modem and pc, when we have to use it in LAN, as my three pc are connected with switch. I have tried connect with single pc and its working but not in LAN
    Please help me.


  26. Roshan November 2nd

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    Hello friend,
    I have a broadband connection in my office i want to use the same connection at my home. i have username and password. is it possible. if its possible plz tell me how and which modem should i purchase. plz i need your help.


  27. Tuning November 3rd

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    Hi Roshan,

    ADSL technology is enabled per telephone line. That means, if it is activated on a particular line, you can only use the allocated services on that line. In short, even if you have user name & pass word, you won’t be able to use the same connection at home.


  28. kunal December 6th

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    hey

    i have home plan 250 but i hav a user name & pass of unlmtd 750 plan but y its nt running ma pc…????//

    is der ny way to do it,if den mail me at
    kkhivensara@gmail.com

    plzzz……..m wtng….


  29. Tuning December 15th

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    Hi Kunal,

    ADSL is activated per land line. Thus, it is of no use if you have someone else’s user / pass word.

    hth


  30. Aviansh January 5th

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    HI
    Need TATA WiMAX connections call on 9916131843


  31. Aviansh January 5th

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    HI
    if you Need broadband connections call on 9916131843


  32. vicky January 16th

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    how to get id or password?
    i forget my id and password of broadband


  33. MOHANKUMAR January 18th

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    Sir,
    my company has around 50 computers. all computers are in networking with ip address
    staring with 80.0…..andsub net mask 255.0…
    Two days before we got broadband connection and bsnl gave me
    another ipaddress starting with 192.168…,
    subnet mask 255.255…
    defaultgateway 192..
    prefered dns 218…
    alternative dns server 218……
    Now our internet connection is working smoothly.
    But our LAN is not working properly.
    What will I do for smooth working of internetnet & LAN Simultaneously .
    Could you please give me advise and ipconfiguration etc.
    MOHAN


  34. Tuning January 19th

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    I’m afraid, you have to contact BSNL for those details.


  35. Tuning January 19th

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    Hi Mohan,

    Connect all computers to a switch and connection this switch to BSNL modem. Make sure your firewall allows file sharing. There is a great chance that your firewall on individual machines may be blocking this setup.

    hope that helps


  36. kumar January 20th

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    Hi,

    Could you please anyone help on this issue

    Im using BSNL business broadband with a static IP, which is connectd to the server to access an application on the web.

    Modem is configured in PPPoE mode and on the LAN all the systems are working fine.

    I logged into Modem as admin and in NAT setting I given the Server IP address and saved/rebooted.

    Still Im not able to access the application on web which is working on LAN.

    Did I set anything more??????

    Thanks for your help in advance.


  37. sachin jain February 2nd

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    hi sir my self sachinjain
    my problam is broad band is not working
    i purchase wifi broad band
    one time i m not working 4 pc is net
    my no 9302259000


  38. najib February 8th

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    sir, my data one c2110 is working link, pc/usb, power. but no data indication . so i cant use internet now. pls helpme


  39. Techii February 17th

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    Thank You For Your Great Help..

    It was very useful for me..


  40. vipul February 17th

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    can i use bsnl broadband without registering my number.>>>>>?????????????


  41. raj kanjilal March 7th

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    i am from india.my name is raj kanjilal.my bsnlbrodband speed is verry slow.upload speed is max 10kb and download speed is max to max 17kb.can u help me?
    (kanjilal_raj@hotmail.com) this is my ad pls help me or i change my net?


  42. archit gandhi March 24th

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    hi i’m using laptop and bsnl broadband.it is wireless network but due to some problem in laptop i lost my netwok data and network connection. but after some try i could connect my net by using wire. but wireless connection is not working.please help me.
    my e mail id architgandhi@ymail.com


  43. tanmoy saha March 26th

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    i am from india.my name is tanmoy saha.my problam is broad band is not working & dont respond.


  44. saurabh April 17th

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    plz let me know deeply about this. thanks


  45. Pratibha April 21st

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    Hi,
    I formatted my PC, becoz of this my BSNL broadband IP address setting also get cleared. Can anybody help me to get connected my BSNL Broadband???


  46. John Various May 4th

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    we are connected with the VSAT line from the Head office and it is working fine and the IP address starts with this series 192.168.13.1 and the subnet is 255.255.255.0 and the Default Gateway is 192.168.13.1.

    we opted for BSNL Broadband connection and they connected to 1 system and showed that it is working fine. Then i connected to the Switch and enabled DHCP and removed the Static IP address it works and i tried to change the Router Modem IP and i changed it has 192.168.13.2 and subnet as 255.255.255.0.

    In my system if i give the default gateway as 192.168.13.1 then only VSAT is connecting and Broadband is not connecting and if i change it to 192.168.13.2 then Broadband was working in only one system that is mine only and if i ping to the modem it is pinging and not browsing. If i change the Gateway then VSAT is not working i want to use both the networks to browse. Please help me to solve this issue.

    Solve this issue and i can’t able to work on the VSAT while i connected to Broadband. I had tried most of the option like changing the IP in Modem and setting to Static IP also in the modem and it didn’t work out.

    Regards,
    John.


  47. kranthi samala May 17th

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    Hi.
    My files are sharing. But Internet Connection Not Sharing.


  48. king khan June 5th

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    can i know about bsnl bills……and any other plan.


  49. prashanthpande June 12th

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    I found this post for sharing Tata indicom, may be it is applicable here too


  50. Keepsmiling June 22nd

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    Hi everybody,

    Can anybody here give me working username and password of any unlimited account of bsnl and it should work in Hyderabad. pls can anybody help me out.. I heard that unlimited accounts can be accessed from any landline connection i.e. they do not have port binding. is that true..

    Pls somebody help me out, i want user name and password of ulimited account. U can have a deal with me.. I can share my knowledge with you…such as bypassing megavideo timer, bypassing rapidshare iplock, and many more


  51. Biswajit July 10th

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    hi..i have a Compex MRL21E
    ADSL 2/2+ USB & ETHERNET MODEM ROUTER. so would u plz help me how to configure it for sharing.What would be its admin panel?
    plz do rply


  52. sanjay pincha July 16th

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    how does the sharing of broadband maodem
    and also pc sharing


  53. S.SUDHAKAR July 22nd

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    I am having BSNL dataone broadband. I preferred dialling method of connecting to broadband internet rather than always online. So can you tell me how to share it with another PC?. I am using UT starcom UT300R2U modem.


  54. Gayatri August 7th

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    Hi…
    I had broadband connection.Once I disable the net.after enabling,my Local Area Connection is connected but I’m not able to access the web pages…..
    plz help me…..


  55. chitta August 12th

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    Sir
    I have two computers and one computer is already connected to bsnl brodband.now probleam is i want to connect internet on another systeam.My modem is c2110seris model.Tell me how to connect internet in another systeam?

    Yours Faithfully
    Chitta ranjan biswal


  56. muesh singh August 19th

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    I Want bsnl internet sharing so please give me tips for modem configration


  57. mukesh singh August 19th

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    I want to internet sharing so please give me tips for modem configration


  58. sanajy kandpal September 19th

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    hi,
    I want to share my brodband connection in two PC, so pls provide me info about this process.


  59. Girl September 23rd

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    I have BSNL broadband home plan and I have 4 computers in home..I have switch and Successfully connected 3 computer for interenet.. But the 4th computer is not connected..It is connected in LAN ..But not able to use internet in that computer..Please resolve the problem..


  60. Tuning September 29th

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    @Girl

    It sounds like it is a cable problem or settings problem. Please check cables and settings again.

    - Tuning


  61. Aamir A. Aazmi October 23rd

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    Hello,
    We are using a switch to share our BSNL broadband connection. We have plugged in our modem connection to switch. Then we set all our laptops and PCs to obtain Ips automatically. All of my friends are comfortably using the shared connection. But when I connect my laptop(running Windows Vista Home Premium), it shows limited or no connectivity and could not renew its IP configuration correctly even after trying a lot of times. please suggest a solution.

    regards
    aamir A. Aazmi

    You have successfully managed to do the work around!


  62. Nano November 4th

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    Boss your stuff is good.
    NOw try solving this out.In BSNL broadband you are allowed to connect or establish your broadband connection with the provided account with the subscriber telephone line only. Can you find any solution for using BBaccount from a different line


  63. RIYAZ November 22nd

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    hi, u have mentioned about sharing the internet connection among 4 computers. can u plz.explain how did u do. as i am supposed to do the same.
    thanks


  64. Mohamed Faizal December 18th

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    hi everybody i hve broadband connection in my house before i used modem which bsnl provided now i want to wireless router and i maked connection with my wireless router i getting the wireless power when i searching in my mobile wifi enabeld mobile but the problem is i cant abel to browse the internet, so pls someone help regarding this issue,, thank you


  65. Tuning December 22nd

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    Hi Aamir,

    There can be two reasons:

    1. Your network setting is manually configured.
    2. Your LAN port / Cable is malfunctioning.

    Check these two and get back.

    -T


  66. Tuning December 22nd

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    Hi Nano,

    The PPPoE validation process works by checking the route. It is based on valid lines. Thus, you cannot use anyone else’s account to have a broadband connection.

    - T


  67. Tuning December 22nd

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    Hi Riyaz,

    This post explains that. If you have any questions, ask me.

    - T


  68. Tuning December 22nd

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    Hi Mohamed

    Check whether DHCP & NAT are enabled in your wi-fi router.

    - T


  69. dysp keshod January 2nd

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    i want to see how many space down load in this month ?


  70. Deep January 18th

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    I want to know how can we check the usage of internet for each pc when One router connected the three or four pc. Plz anybodys know how can it posible then send me mail


  71. abhishek January 30th

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    I Want bsnl internet sharing so please give me tips for modem configration


  72. JK February 22nd

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    HI I HAVE 4 COMPUTER IN MY OFFICE. I HAVE A BROAD BAND DATA ONE MODEM WITH 4 PORT IS IT POSSIBLE TO CONNECT ALL THE PC THROUGH THE MODEM . OR I HAVE TO MAKE ONE PC MASTER.


  73. Tuning February 23rd

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    Hi JK,

    You will able to connect all 4 using a Switch. However, you may require to configure firewall for file sharing. Otherwise, make one master and share the connection to others from it.

    The simpler will be using Switch.

    - Tuning


  74. sudhanshu saxena April 1st

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    i want to know ur plans for home requirement???


  75. Sandeep April 9th

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    Hi, my uncle has a bsnl broadband home connection, and he has a wifi modem with 4 lan outputs. He is using net with wifi. So i want to take connection from his cable. My home is nearly 100 meters away from him. So what should i do? Should i take some devices.


  76. Tuning April 9th

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    Hi Sandeep,

    It is very easy. Just buy enough lengthy LAN cable and use the LAN port on modem for connecting your computer to your uncle’s modem.

    Make sure your uncle is willing for this. ;-)

    - Tuning


  77. jitendra May 8th

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    sir,
    how can i check my net ussage


  78. KALYAN SAIKIA May 22nd

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    how to shear bsnl broad band internet connection in 5 pcs.


  79. Hari Krishna. N June 17th

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    I want BSNL Broad band connection Type-2 modem to sharing internet with lan connection ( Using Multi Computers)

    Please tell me the detailed solution for me.


  80. Aniket July 8th

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    sir, i m using BSNL broadband home connection. I want to format my PC. But by formatting the PC, broadband settings will be lost. please told me how to re-install the modem.please help me.


  81. Tuning July 12th

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    Hi Aniket,

    Could you please tell me how you are connecting? It is it by Dial-Up or Always On?


  82. KANNU July 14th

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    what OS we install in sharing machine,,
    SERVER or CLIENT OS


  83. Tuning July 19th

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    The easiest being Windows XP or Windows 2000 on server. You can install any OS on client machines. Just set to get LAN IPs dynamically from sever.


  84. Manoj July 19th

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    I want to share my 4-PCs with BSNL Broadband. Pls give me the whole settings and steps in detail & sequence.

    Thanks & regards.
    Manoj


  85. computerUser August 9th

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    how to use computer


  86. Partha August 9th

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    Hi Sir,

    Nice to see tuning us with network on lan/wan. I have BSNL BB with ADSL GLB-502T and DIR-300 Wireless G. Confused over inter connection bet’n devices. PPoE gets down with error 16 often. Configured Bridge mode to test the BB’s fault, if any, found to be okay and no frequent disconnection. However, PPoE mode is down, don’t know why ? Could it be cause off misconfig in both device ! Please guide. fyi, I am novice to network.

    Thanks in advance.


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