Set up beetel 450TC1 router for BSNL

broadband
I recently got a Beetel 450TC1 adsl/wifi router so that I can set up wifi at home. I have BSNL
broadband at home and I had a tough time setting this up and hence I am documenting the
procedure so that others find it useful.
To set up the router for BSNL broadband connection, follow the steps below:

Connect the router via to your laptop/computer via the lan cable provided and access
modem settings by going to 192.168.1.1

Default username=admin, password=password

Go to Interface Setup tab. In Virtual Circuit dropdown, do the below for PVC0 and
PVC1
o Status : Pick Activated (radio button).
o Choose Bridge Mode (radio button) in Encapsulation section.
o Save it

In Virtual Circuit dropdown, pick PVC2 now.

o Encapsulation: Choose PPPoA/PPPoE (radio button)
o Servicename: BSNL
o Username and password: This will be provided by BSNL.
o Password - It will be password OR, 3char city name+3char first name+123.
Example: If you reside in Mangalore, firstname = Pradeep, password will be
manpra123.
o Bridge Interface - Choose Deactivated (radio button).
o Connection: Always On (radio button).
o Get IP address: Choose Dynamic (radio button).
o NAT: Choose from drop down as ENABLED.
o Default Route: Choose YES.

o Leave other parameters as it is.

o Click SAVE.

Go to Maintenance Tab. Go to SysRestart subtab.

o System Restart with: Choose Current Settings in radio button.
o Click Restart.

Modem will reboot. Internet LED will glow green. You are set to browse the internet!

Configuring WiFi on the router

Go the Interface tab and select Wireless

Have the following configuration:

o Access Point: Activated
o Channel: India
o 802.11 b+g
o SSID Index: 1
o Broadcast SSID: Yes
o Authentication Type: WEP 64Bits
o SSID: Give the name of the network, ideally you would be connecting to this
wifi network for internet access.
o Set up a wifi password under the key field. Follow the password restrictions
given on the routers page.
Bingo! You have now configured your Beetel 450 TC1 router for BSNL broadband
with WiFi access.
Let me know if you have any dobuts.