[Ilugc] BSNL Broadband connection not working in Linux(Debian Sarge)

[Sivasankar Chander]

> 
> On my machine (Debian Sarge, currently), I couldn't get it to work using 
> the approach you mentioned. I followed the instructions as mentioned in 
> the modem manual, and did some fair amount of search on google (for 
> setting VPI and VCI values, which I set to 0,35). The ADSL modem that I 
> recieved was an UTStarcom UT-300R2. 
> 
  Interesting. I got my DataOne installation in early February, and
they supplied a UT-300R (predecessor to the one you've got). It
required absolutely no configuration. I use RP-PPPoE on a RouterLinux
box on my LAN to connect to it using adsl-start, etc.

> 
> However, running 'pppoeconfig' from my machine got me connected in a 
> snap. However, the modem light labelled "PPPoE" never lights up, though 
> the connection is stable. 
> 
  There is no such LED on the UT-300R, only 'Link' and 'Data'.

> 
> Lastly, in the web based administration interface of the modem, I found 
> a couple of "default" connections with names pvc_0_32, pvc_8_35, 
> pvc_0_35 and so on (totally seven of them) - all configured in the 
> "Bridge" Type connection. Are these normal ?

  Hmm, should be some kind of encapsulation to allow PPPoE on the LAN
side - what are the options?

-Siva