Configuring the modem. Everything is easier than it seems

How to configure the modem and return the Internet? We are all used to using the services of the Internet and it is extremely unpleasant when we lose it. There can be many reasons for this. Often, the modem is to blame for this. How to configure the modem, we'll try to figure it out. Important is the fact that, in fact, the setup procedure is not at all complicated. It is much more difficult to overcome the fear of something new and the reluctance to listen to simple recommendations and advice. Having tried once to perform a task called "modem setup" yourself, next time you look at it with a smile and even will help others.

Setting up a modem ... Many users of these words do not talk about anything and are associated with incomprehensible typing on the keyboard, as in foreign films about hackers. In fact, everything is not so difficult and not always the modem's errors are corrected by a qualified master who needs to pay a lot for this service. We will analyze the most common mistakes and methods of dealing with these problems.

Error 691 - Typically, this message appears when the username and password are incorrectly entered, or if this data is already in use, and also in the case of a negative balance. How to get rid of this modem error? First, check the balance, most often the reason is exactly this. If it does not help, then make sure that you have correctly indicated the data in the "password" and "user" boxes. Most often they make mistakes when they accidentally print data not in the language that is required. Try typing in Russian and Latin. Make sure that there are no spaces and correct spelling of "complex" characters: "1" - "l", "0" - "O" and the like. If this does not help, then just create a connection with the new data. Error 651 on Windows 7/815 on WindowsVista / 678 for XP - occurs in three situations:

• If there is no DSL signal (the indicator with the signature of Link or DSL on the modem flashes and does not light at all);
• Maybe there was a hangup of the equipment at the station or the subscriber's modem;
• Incorrect configuration of the modem.

In the first two cases, you can be helped by an elementary reset of the modem (it's best to wait 30 seconds after turning off), after which you can safely call the provider and complain. Let them understand. For the latter case, you need to re-configure the modem more precisely.

To enter the settings menu, you need any browser (Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Internet Explorer or any other), in the address bar of which you need to enter the address of the modem, i.e. Its IP. This is usually 192.168.1.1. If the browser gives you a window for entering login and password, then the address is correct. Usually, these data do not change, and therefore we enter the word "admin" in both fields. After going to the menu, uncheck the DSL Auto-connect box and go on ("Next"). Next, you need the following values for VPI (0) and VCI (33). Click Next. Change the type of connection to "PPPoE", go ahead. Regarding account data, each provider has its own conditions. Therefore, either you specify a login and password in the free field, or leave them intact. Click Next. We tick the "Enable WAN Service" and "Enable NAT" fields. Click Apply and the modem reboots with the new settings. Drivers for this type of modem, as a rule, are not required. The device is detected automatically.

What does the error message say 718? This is a connection failure related to the high-speed class, or the error is caused by a USB modem connection. You can solve this problem by creating a new high-speed connection.

A popular mistake is 720. It speaks of the incompatibility of ppp protocols. This error usually occurs after an incorrect OS update when the drivers for the modem are not properly installed. You can solve the problem by either reinstalling the operating system or the modem is not in PPProE mode. This is fixable.

Almost everything is described. Before calling the wizard (and it may not be useful) try to fix everything yourself. Believe me, there is nothing difficult in this.