Need Help configuring ZTE Router on BSNL FTTH/Bharat Fiber

[WieldyBinkie]

@sloj I am not sure if it is the case pan India but, in my district, old DSL time systems are still being used to serve connections (from Redback/Ericsson BNG). The OLT serving my area was recently moved to a new BNG (not sure which brand, not Juniper). Regarding burst speeds on Juniper, I don't think it is disabled everywhere. My friends on Juniper still get burst speed. As for my case, the new BNG is still in testing, I threatened them with a lawsuit, and I was moved sooner.
I am working with them to get the burst speed and other issues fixed. They say that speeds are being capped due to QoS implementation, but I do not see any effects. Load latency/bufferbloat is through the roof. I get 100ms-120ms to the gateway when I am downloading/uploading at full speed.
For the time being, I am doing FQ_CODEL on pfSense to keep it under control.

@supukabi Yes, I am on a 200Mbps plan. I don't think NIB/JTO can help you with burst speeds. It is above their pay grade.

 

[supukabi]

@WieldyBinkie yes I am realising that what you suggest what shall I do, as you have mentioned I am also facing ping spike always above 50ms previously it was fine also on ipv6 test on fast.com it’s above 100ms pretty bad and it’s not even changed a bit. I have Airtel fiber also but it is on my other house 40mbps plan gets 50mbps download their service is best bsnl nowhere comes close to them.

 

[sloj]

@WieldyBinkie Check the PPPoE logs. It might have info on the BNG connected. MAC address will reveal the hardware used. SQM will affect speed. It will take care of buffer while speed takes a slight hit.
Bufferbloat and Internet Speed Test - Waveform
Bufferbloat and Internet Speed Test - Waveform
Both test without SQM. Nothing running on the network right now.

 

[mreccentric]

Guys! I have two routers, can anyone let me know how to use both of these as in bridge mode? The technician is coming tomorrow otherwise.

 

[sloj]

Each device is different. Just asking a general query like that won't help. Besides you already mentioned you don't have the necessary info with you to even configure. Let the technician do his work. Have patience.

 

[mreccentric]

Guys... How do i know the login credentials of PPPoE, SIP and other required in the form. The technician doesn't seem to help me in this, since he wants me to use a router from him. Does selfcare portal or any other BSNL site provide such information?

 

[sloj]

Check if there is a page in the router to download and save current configuration. The downloaded file might be in xml format or similar. Rest you can figure it out.

 

[mreccentric]

Enabled Bridge Mode on this/ZTE router. Have kept it at a little distance so that it covers the area around. Used LAN cable of longer length for the purpose. I wish the routers worked as Wireless Extenders which are available on E-Commerce websites.

Anyway, i am now using both the routers, and kept 4G router on shelf for better shelf-life, which i shall use later when required.

Just have one issue, i don't know what is the IP of the second router, and also unable to edit the name of the default SSID along with another.

 

[sloj]

Some devices just go on access point mode automatically when connected to a network. Others you have to configure the basic things such as IP address and disable DHCP. So it's just a matter of figuring out what IP address it was assigned in case of automatic configuration.

 

[mreccentric]

Yes. That is not a big issue. I tried resetting the router and try to fix the operation default SSID.
It seems to be blocked to make any changes. It's does not affect, since i have enabled another SSID with required username and passkey.

Thanks for all the inputs out in this thread. Special thanks for @sloj, I did find the configuration file in the settings. But, will not use it anytime soon. But, have kept a copy for it for future reference.