Hi guys,
I've got Tataindicom flash 256 unlimited plan and I'm using my previous bsnl UTStarcom WA3002G4, so I can use 2 pc with the modem.

But my previous configuration was in bridge mode and because of it, I can only connect one pc at a time... I tried changing it to pppoe mode but didn't work..

Is there any way I can connect 2 pc simultaneously to internet?

well the only easy way is the pppoe mode. could you elaborate more on the didn't work bit.

roadster_gt3,

Well, I tried to change the settings from the bridge mode to pppoe mode but when I did, it wouldn't connect to the internet..

I now formed the network connection btw my 2 pc but accessing internet simultaneously at 2 pc hasn't worked yet..

I removed the bridge protocols and kept only the pppoe then using the edit option, I chose pppoe and then username and password and pppoe servicer name (TATA in my case).

I'm using bsnl utstartcom modem to access internet from tataindicom service provider. In bridge mode, no problem. But pppoe??? Any help!!

What about setting the correct VPI / VCI figures?

Go to ADV->WAN->0/0/32 for Port/Vpi/Vci ->Edit ->Next ->select PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) -> Next -> PPP Username: alientech @ vsnl.net PPP Password: Reset123 -> Next -> Check Bridge PPPoE Frames Between WAN and Local Ports (Default Enabled) -> Next -> Check Enable NAT / Enable Firewall / Enable WAN Service / Service Name as VSNL -> Next -> Save / Reboot.

As a note, You can check Manual connect with all the above info and it will only connect when you use the PPPOE connect command telneting into the modem. But I havent found the exact command to do this. With this it will not be in the always on mode. The problem with this method without checking the manual connect or dial on demand is, you have no control over when it will dial in and connect. So if you have time or bandwidth based plans it will show up this huge bill you didnt know about...

Another thing is this modem has a bug where DHCP menu is disabled unless you have this PPPOE method enabled. After save/reboot you get this open in the LAN menu where you can enable DHCP and you will need that to use multiple computers.

All BSNL modems work with TATA without any problems and vice versa. At least the 4 modems I have do.

Local Area Network (LAN) Setup

Configure the DSL Router IP Address and Subnet Mask for LAN interface. Save button only saves the LAN configuration data. Save/Reboot button saves the LAN configuration data and reboots the router to make the new configuration effective.

IP Address: 192.168.1.4
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0


Host Name:
Domain Name:


Enable UPnP


Enable IGMP Snooping
Standard Mode
Blocking Mode


Disable DHCP Server

Enable DHCP Server
Start IP Address: 192.168.1.40
End IP Address: 192.168.1.254
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Leased Time (hour): 24


Static IP Lease List: Please click on Save/Reboot button to make the new configuration effective. (A maximum 32 entries can be configured)
MAC Address IP Address Remove



Enable DHCP Server Relay
DHCP Server IP Address:



Configure the second IP Address and Subnet Mask for LAN interface

IP Address: 192.168.100.4
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Thanks guys.. in particular Alien tech
Previously I tried deleting the bridge protocol and leaving only the pppoe in the ADV-> WAN option. But today I tried changing all the protocol to the pppoe mode and it works really well..
I don't know how or whats the technical explanation for that..

Anyway this is what I've done( Explanation for those who have the same problem ):

* Used 192.168.1.1 in url to login to my modem( the default username and password is admin)

* Advanced setup-> Wan-> edit
Click next-> select ppp over ethernet(pppoe) -> fill in ur username and password given to you by ur ISP(internet service provider)

*service name( for bsnl->dataone, for tataindicom-> VSNL or TATA)

* Enable NAT, FIREWALL AND IGMP

Do this for all the seven options. Usually by default, you will have the first protocol to be pppoe and the rest be bridge. So change everything to pppoe.

This method is for always connected mode(pppoe), you only need to power on the modem and you can surf your way to internet.
But as Alien tech said, there will be some data transfer happening even if you don't download or browse. I don't advise this method for limited plans.. I changed this mode to bridge when I was using bsnl home 500c paln, cos during my 1st month of usage, I went beyond the limit of 1.5GB by 300MB. I probably would've used only about 1GB or 1.1GB..The rest were just data transfer ( i don't know why it happens ), both upload and download, even when my pc was turned off, but my modem wasn't.
PPPoe -> recommended for unlimited plans

TATA is WAN->0/0/32 for Port/Vpi/Vci ->Edit
BSNL is WAN->0/0/35 for Port/Vpi/Vci ->Edit

In the US there is only 1 DSL carrier, so you use this value to connect to the different ISP's. In India once BSNL is forced to share the local loop with other ISP's it will matter as well. Using the VCI 32 or 35, the PPPOE server will route the data to the correct ISP server.

You shoudnt enter the login for all of them since with DSL you can actually connect and login to all of them at the same time. Essentially acting like multiple modems. The max speeds of all combined would be the line speed.

Yeah Alien tech, you are right..
No need for all of them to be edited to pppoe mode...
I deleted all except VCI 32 and is working fine and stays in always connected mode. Previously I tried with VCI 35 for tataindicom and thats why I had problem. Thanks mate..It was really helpful.
Hail VT!