No Bridge Mode in ZTE F670LV9.0

[barryhues]

Hello,
I recently got a new Airtel Xstream Broadband connection and was provided with ZTE F670LV9.0 router. I tried to configure Bridge mode but couldn't find any option for it in WAN profile settings. Previously I had BSNL FTTH and Bridge mode was easily configured without any hassle. Please help me how can I enable bridge mode on my router. I live in UP West

 

[phoenix10386]

Looking for assistance towards the same. Someone said in another thread they were able to do it, did not bother to also mention how. All help is welcome. I got the same device and looking to bridge this.

 

[phoenix10386]

anyone?

 

[dpn020xy]

Hello,

I too switched from BSNL to Xstream today as well, would request someone to please guide through or link any existing post on how to connect ZTE F670LV9.0 router into bridge mode. In BSNL, it was pretty straightforward from the ONT router.

 

[doineedto]

Bridge mode is enabled at the ISP level for this ONT model. In some areas, the ISP is enabling it, but the general trend is that they are unable to do it.
In this case, they will replace the ONT device.
Just contact Airtel and tell them you want bridge mode enabled. They will do the rest.

 

[phoenix10386]

What are thoughts on Netlink devices to be purchased online? Will buying that and using it work?

 

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[dpn020xy]

@doineedto Much thanks for the pointer. Have raised an email to [email protected] with the backend team, hopefully they'll help me with this.

 

[Mrinal619]

Update here if u get any response from their side. I am also having the same ONT and want to turn on bridge mode.

 

[dpn020xy]

@Mrinal619 Yes, I got the Bridging done yesterday. I have also set up IPV6 myself on my bridged TP-Link AX20 router and it is working great. Pings to the Singapore server for gaming have been reduced by around 20ms compared to the IPV4 which I was using earlier (might not be in your case).

 

[dpn020xy]

Easy steps to bridge your own router, here's how I bridged the Airtel (ZTE F670LV9.0 ONT) with my AX20 router:

1. First speak to the local/installation team and If they're not aware, explain to them that it has to be enabled by the backend team on any/all of the ports of the airtel supplied router. I am not advising to directly raise a service request to cc as it gets raised as a service complaint to the local team. If the local team understands and agrees to get it done from the backend, jump to step 3.
2. If the local team is unaware and nothing works out, send an email to [email protected] mentioning your account id/telephone number and it gets raised as a service request. This is mostly resolved within 1 working day.
3. After it gets enabled from the backend, either the local guy or cc will respond that Port no. 'X' has been made open to be used for bridging.
4. Don't change any of the settings in the ZTE. It should have by default two settings under WAN already enabled - VOIP and INTERNET.
5. No need to disable NAT on the ZTE.
6. In my case my Port 4 was enabled, inserted an ethernet cable to the WAN port of my router and the other end to the LAN port 4 of the ZTE.
7. Do a factory reset of your own router/ start Quick setup from the menu.
8. Choose the Internet connection settings type to PPPoE. Enter the supplied username as '<landlineno>[email protected]', your account number as the password and click connect. This will get connected to the internet.
9. Switch off the Wireless radio 2.4 and 5g in the ZTE under the Local Network.
10. Test for double NAT - open command prompt/terminal, enter

traceroute 8.8.8.8

(mac) or

tracert 8.8.8.8

(windows). Check If the first two IP addresses are starting with 192.168... or not. If it does, then double NAT is happening, hence try checking the NAT settings. In my case, there was only 1 such IP address.
11. You're done.

As a few additional tweaks, disable DHCP on ZTE, enable IPV6 on your own router, etc.
Hope this helps.