Modems - Advanced Tweaking - ask doubts here

Any doubts/queries regarding Modems- Setting, Tweaking... ask here

Lets start with Huawei SmartAX MT880 Modem

i had faced "ping" problem when playing "GTA SA Multiplayer" (online), but thanks to tarey_g, my problem's solved now.

To resolve Ping issuses, make sure your modem's "Firmware" is upto-date.

latest Firmware- V200R001C01B021SP03

read below
Reducing Ping Rates by a big margin
Tip by tarey_g

tarey_g said:
Trace route to find the details abt the hops made to reach a destination.

Code:

C:\DOCUME~1\GAURAV>tracert www.google.com Tracing route to www.l.google.com [72.14.235.99] over a maximum of 30 hops: [B][U]1 25 ms 24 ms 25 ms 59.95.160.1[/U][/B] 2 72 ms 77 ms 72 ms 218.248.249.85 3 72 ms 72 ms 73 ms 218.248.249.9 4 84 ms 82 ms 82 ms 218.248.255.1 5 71 ms 72 ms 71 ms 218.248.255.2 6 81 ms 80 ms 81 ms 125.16.156.25 7 83 ms 83 ms 83 ms 202.56.223.73 ...... .... .... ...

I was getting very bad pings on the first hop to my bsnl gateway, i did the following things and the results were amazing. This is what i did :

Access your modem control panel by putting 192.168.1.1 in your browser. Chk the firmware version provided on the first page(summary section). I have a Smartx MT880 modem which had really old firmware, I was getting 90ms in the first hop(really bad) .So the first thing i did is to upgrade the firmware to the newest version V200R001C01B021SP03. This reduced the ping in the first hop to 55ms approx.
Now if you have an older version of firmware in your modem than i strongly recommend to update it. New dataone modems already have newest version of firmware.

Now second thing to do is expand the 'Advanced' section and click on the 'ADSL Settings' option .You will see these options.
*img95.imageshack.us/img95/6492/adslvy3.jpg

Now the ADSL modulation is the setting which makes the difference. The ADSL2+ is the default setting. The pings (for my Dataone gateway) i got for each ADSL modulation settings are as follows :

On ADSL2+ and ADSL2 44-52 ms
On T1.413 and G.DMT 48-64 ms
On Glite 25-30 ms
Multimode is G.DMT

Result suggests that Glite provides the least ping. In my case i was initially on 90ms now the ping is 24-30ms approx which is a big change . Even if you have the new firmware already you will get benefited by the Glite modulation setting. After updating the firmware i was getting 44-52ms , after i did Glite it slashed to approx half ie. 24-30ms .
One thing i noticed that on ADSL2+ setting i get max speed of 230KBps on my connection and on Glite its reduced by little to 215KBps. But when i had the 32KBps(256Kbps) connection the speed loss was not even noticeable.

I keep my modem's modulation setting on Glite usually 15KBps loss out of 230KBps is not much , even if it matters you can always switch modes wrt to your gaming and downloading sessions

you can see ip for your dataone(or other ISP) server by opening the status window of the current connection and clicking on the 'Details' tab.
For me it is 59.95.160.1

*img409.imageshack.us/img409/9397/statusvk6.jpg

I tested this "Modulation" mode with different settings, for me G.DMT worked.

i get a steady 28-30KBps for torrents, & ping rates have also come down.

though for LONG Online Gaming session i change the "Modulation mode" to G.Lite.

to see the Ping rates in different mode, do the below.
"Start->Run->cmd-> type ping 59.92.128.1 -n 10

NOTE: "-n 10" will ping the target 10 times. :wink:

[note::: If you want to thank someone, tarey_g, i learnt these modem tweaking from tarey_g.

]

Tip
you can save your modem setting onto your PC HDD, so that if something screws your modem settings

, just "Load Settings From Local Hard Drive". (no need to set everything all over again)
*img219.imageshack.us/img219/8753/bsnl2on8.th.jpg

Download Link MT880 Firmware V200R001C01B021SP03*rapidshare.com/files/19182383/MT880_V200R001C01B021SP03_20050706.rar [file size - 1.75MB]

(again thank @tarey_g for Firmware

)

Anything for my Dataone ADSL 2+ GLB 502T router?

these are basic settings, same in almost all modems (i guess

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so why not go into "modem setting" page & tell us what settings are available?

[off topic]
why & from whom are you hiding

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Is anyone here with bsnl dataone able to do port-forwarding here?

I am not able to ping to any site ..what may be the problem..???Router or OS ??
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vimal_mehrotra said:
Is anyone here with bsnl dataone able to do port-forwarding here?

I have done a port forward on MT882 Router..but doesn't know..whether its working or not...??Because..When I check from Utorrent inbuilt application to check a certain port is opened or not,I recieve every port(whichever I give) is opened...

I have done the port forwarding through tutorials on www.portforward.com..

^^Have you enabled DMZ.

vimal_mehrotra said:
^^Have you enabled DMZ.

what is DMZ...

Dmz opens all the ports

Can u please explain ..

From where it is done..or from where I can check whether it is enabled or not..

I cant say from where it can be done in your modem.But if all your ports are open,you must have done it.

But I m getting ping problems..I am unable to ping ..to any site..even google or thinkdigit is not working..
Every time I get Requested time out..

S

where can i get the latest firmware for dataone modem (WA1003A, quidway)

i cannnot acess the page 192.168.1.1....somebody help

amit2005 said:
i cannnot acess the page 192.168.1.1....somebody help

What modem do you have?
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s18000rpm said:
to see the Ping rates in different mode, do the below.
"Start->Run->cmd-> type ping 59.92.128.1 -n 10

NOTE: "-n 10" will ping the target 10 times.

59.92.128.1 is the destination for the first hop for s18000rpm, for other users it can be different. you can see ip for your dataone(or other ISP) server by opening the status window of the current connection and clicking on the 'Details' tab.
For me it is 59.95.160.1

*img409.imageshack.us/img409/9397/statusvk6.jpg

"tarey_g" Help needed??????

hi pal...this is amit..i followed ur modem tweaking as given by s18000rpm....i configure my modem to connect to 192.168.1.1....n the first thing i did was to upgrade firmware...to my bad luck..my modem is MT882 n s180000rpm's is MT880....so i upgraded the wrong file...now after the upgrade or whatever it did...my pc is not picking up the modem thru USB(i use usb to connect)..it's not even detecting the modem...then i took the modem to the bsnl peoples..they didn't figure out wht has happend(no hard feelings guys(bsnl one))....i tried to connect thru lan port..n to my wonder it did connected..i'm writin' this thing on lan port..that i bought for Rs.250...waste of money....n it also getting disconnected very often in idling condition...i've checked the box..idle to hang out ..never...so if u cud spare ur precious time to figure it out

regards

Re: "tarey_g" Help needed??????

If you want help from him,there is a thing known as "pm"
And on the 192.168.1.1 there must be an option to restore everything to factory settings.Find that and
reset it.

Re: "tarey_g" Help needed??????

amit dude, i'll answer it in "Modem" thread

Re: "tarey_g" Help needed??????

^+1 with addtion that if ur modem is detected on LAN than update the firmware with correct one...i.e. MT882 in ur case

^oops

my mistake, sorry everyone, i'll edit my post

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amit said:
hi pal...this is amit..i followed ur modem tweaking as given by s18000rpm....i configure my modem to connect to 192.168.1.1....n the first thing i did was to upgrade firmware...to my bad luck..my modem is MT882 n s180000rpm's is MT880....so i upgraded the wrong file...now after the upgrade or whatever it did...my pc is not picking up the modem thru USB(i use usb to connect)..it's not even detecting the modem...then i took the modem to the bsnl peoples..they didn't figure out wht has happend(no hard feelings guys(bsnl one))....i tried to connect thru lan port..n to my wonder it did connected..i'm writin' this thing on lan port..that i bought for Rs.250...waste of money....n it also getting disconnected very often in idling condition...i've checked the box..idle to hang out ..never...so if u cud spare ur precious time to figure it out

regards

just go to Advanced Settings, & in Modulation Mode select some other mode (e.g. G.Lite/G.DMT/T1...)
[refer first pic]

for me in G.Lite mode i was frequently getting disconnected, but in G.Dmt mode the connction is very stable.

so try it & report back

Re: "tarey_g" Help needed??????

47shailesh said:
^+1 with addtion that if ur modem is detected on LAN than update the firmware with correct one...i.e. MT882 in ur case

where i cud find it..plz help no help frm google..every one is looking

S

Re: "tarey_g" Help needed??????

Check your modem properties in Control Panel->System->Hardware->Device Manager. Go to Power Options of the property and verify that the setting that allows Windows to turn off the device is unchecked... This should solve the disconnection problem

Arun

Re: "tarey_g" Help needed??????

vimal_mehrotra said:
If you want help from him,there is a thing known as "pm"
And on the 192.168.1.1 there must be an option to restore everything to factory settings.Find that and
reset it.

it's also for public opinion..if others cud also help .. n i did PM him..n iknow wht tht means....if u donot want to help..u need not to open it

Re: "tarey_g" Help needed??????

*members.driverguide.com/driver/detail.php?driverid=503416
First result in google search for mt882 firmware....

s18000rpm said:
^oops
my mistake, sorry everyone, i'll edit my post
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just go to Advanced Settings, & in Modulation Mode select some other mode (e.g. G.Lite/G.DMT/T1...)
[refer first pic]

for me in G.Lite mode i was frequently getting disconnected, but in G.Dmt mode the connction is very stable.

so try it & report back

thnx for reply..but i was asking how cud i make my pc to now again detect modem thru usb....plz help

Re: "tarey_g" Help needed??????

@amit2005 i've already gave a Possible solution here ->Modems - Advanced Tweaking - ask doubts here

you could have continued in that topic itself :wink:

Latest firmware for MT 882:
The firmware is V100R002B023

*www.sendspace.com/file/dlfifz

Below is the original V200R001C01B021SP03 firmware, in case you need to roll back the firmware.

*www.sendspace.com/file/dx0wrp

Note: If you receive an 'Invalid File Name' error while trying to upgrade, Try changing the extension of the firmware dump to .xDSL, that is the default extention of the firmware for huwawei modems

Disclaimer: I Have a MT 880, so haven't personally tried these firmwares..!!

try re-installing Modem drivers :wink:

& just for a info, LAN port is Faster than USB connection, so dont feel bad about the spending on LAN card

P

Is ADSL router D-Link 502T ADSL 2+ compatible ? if yes how can i make it ? where are the firmwares for the same available? what is the procedure for upgrading the firmware ?!

when i searched web, i saw many people had screwed router upgrading? Anyone Xperienced it? plz share

M

threads merged

Re: "tarey_g" Help needed??????

amit2005 said:
where i cud find it..plz help no help frm google..every one is looking

wtf you google

look this....
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showpost.php?p=437107&postcount=8

^^^Isn't that the Windows driver...??

Re: "tarey_g" Help needed??????

sakumar79 said:
Check your modem properties in Control Panel->System->Hardware->Device Manager. Go to Power Options of the property and verify that the setting that allows Windows to turn off the device is unchecked... This should solve the disconnection problem

Arun

that didn't solve the prob.....
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sakumar79 said:
Check your modem properties in Control Panel->System->Hardware->Device Manager. Go to Power Options of the property and verify that the setting that allows Windows to turn off the device is unchecked... This should solve the disconnection problem

Arun

that didn't solve the prob.....
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prasad_den said:
^^^Isn't that the Windows driver...??

ur right he's geek

^^I have replied your pm, hope it helps. I was not online whole day

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You can restore the factory settings of your modem by opening the modem confg >> Tools >> system confid . Then hit the "Restore To Factory Default Settings " button.

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If this does not work ,than there is a reset hole in the backside of your modem. That thing is given to rese your modem to factory settings .
I have never tried it so google before trying it. Search the forum i had suggested you for more help on this or visit the huawei site.
*img404.imageshack.us/img404/8568/181159383971210bi4.jpg
See if anything related is given in the cd which came with your modem. The cd has a pdf mannual for your modem, i am sure they have given guidelines regarding using factory reset hole.

i've done every bit repeated resets..n all but ..i guess that firmware upgrade of MT880 has converted my MT882 into 880..weired guess....cuz MT880 has only lan port no usb

amit2005 said:
i've done every bit repeated resets..n all but ..i guess that firmware upgrade of MT880 has converted my MT882 into 880..weired guess....cuz MT880 has only lan port no usb

Did you try to reset it thru the reset hole , you should have backed up you setings before upgrading to some other modems firmware. Did you try updating again with the proper MT882 firmware?

@amit: Check the links for the MT882 firmware I've given above in post#26...!! And the link says that the new firmware is common to both MT880 and MT882.. So probably you have the right firmware...

@tarey_g ..yeah i did tried out reset button..no of times...no help..i ididn't get it how cud this be possible tht it's not being picked up by pc..n i forgot to back up

@prasad_den...the link are workin' but hte file format is .bin..thou i changed it to
.xDSL..n tryin' to upgrade it says damage firmware file
any help..i heard tht lan port is faster than usb

i bought Realtek 8139d lan card for 250/- is it worth tht

the reset set it back to the factory settings , may be this has nothing to with rolling back the firmware. The reset will just set it to the factory settings of this firmware.

btw , is that Alizee in your Avatar?

yeah that's alizee..but hey dude... take deep look at my problem also.....just kiddin'...whta abt tht lan issue i mention in earlier post

^^ you got lan card, modem is working , you have a free usb port now . Many reasons to be happy

. Enjoy dude

off topic : Alizee is wesome .

thnx for all tht

s_aerin... WA1003A has no drivers posted online.
Setup procedure, though

Check this out too..

S

koolbluez said:
s_aerin... WA1003A has no drivers posted online.
Setup procedure, though

Check this out too..

yeah dude, i googled and found these links earlier.dats why i tried this forum. doesnt anyone know any underground sites?

@tarey_g one more problemo...when i log into the modem setting page it shows tht i have MT880..while i have MT882 written on my modem.any guess...
*img155.imageshack.us/img155/3764/mwsnap002oy1.png

well aerin... many know... but taaaboooooooooo topic

I dunno about this modem however. So don't pm me regd this

amit2005 said:
@tarey_g one more problemo...when i log into the modem setting page it shows tht i have MT880..while i have MT882 written on my modem.any guess...
*img155.imageshack.us/img155/3764/mwsnap002oy1.png

This is because you installed the Mt880 firmware. Find a Mt882 firmware and update your modem with it , everything will be fixed.

tarey_g said:
Find a Mt882 firmware and update your modem with it , everything will be fixed.

tht's the problemo..nowhere i cud find the running one..i cud found updates at vinuthomas.com but it says damage firmware when i try to upgrde or defalut firmware..i requests every user who are using MT882 to upload there default firmware..i dunno the method to retrieve frm the device

prasad_den said:
Latest firmware for MT 882:
The firmware is V100R002B023

*www.sendspace.com/file/dlfifz

Below is the original V200R001C01B021SP03 firmware, in case you need to roll back the firmware.

*www.sendspace.com/file/dx0wrp

Note: If you receive an 'Invalid File Name' error while trying to upgrade, Try changing the extension of the firmware dump to .xDSL, that is the default extention of the firmware for huwawei modems

Disclaimer: I Have a MT 880, so haven't personally tried these firmwares..!!

I am facing 'Invalid File Name' error while trying to upgrade, plz help
thanks
waiting