BSNL ADSL Modem Configuration: ZTE ZXDSL 831AII. brand new

This guide will brief you about ZTE ZXDSL 831AII (Type-1). It will guide you about how to physically connect modem as well as firmware configuration of this modem pictorially. It is a easy and step-by-step guide for you.

You have chosen ZTE modem (Model: ZTE ZXDSL 831AII). The ZTE ZXDSL 831AII provideshigh-speed Internet access via one LAN port over ATM over ADSL, and also connects to the corporate network via a 10/100 BaseT Ethernet port. It is a type-1 modem in context to BSNL modem terminology. It has one Ethernet port and one USB port for PC connectivity (No Wi-Fi).

Front Panel:

Rear Panel:

Hardware Connection:

LED Status:

I will discuss the bridge configuration (i.e dialer mode) for this modem pictorially with required text when needed. I will break the whole modem configuration procedure in two sections.

Section I:

LAN Configuration:

              Put the IP address in Local Area Connection as-
IP Add: 192.168.1.11 (Say)
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1

Section II:

Step 1: Open Internet Explorer or other browser, and put 192.168.1.1 in address bar of browser and hit enter. One window of modem configuration will open, put the user name and password as-
User Name: admin
Password: admin

Step 2:  After providing user name and password, you will come to the home page of modem. Click on Configuration -> internet, the following window appears: