Not all Airtel users are behind CGNAT. Don't know about @prime but few of us including me still get a public IP.
This has a major disadvantage. It will put him behind a double NAT.
Airtel Xstream Fiber Experience (Direct Cities)
- Thread starter MadAxe
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prime
Skilled
Thank you guys.
So, they have enabled the option to edit DNS servers and I can add/edit DNS servers. (There is option to add DNS1, DNS2 and DNS3).
Also, they have enabled the bridge mode from their end. Please see the screenshots and confirm.
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enthusiast29
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0 disadvantage if you're behind a CGNAT (most users) since you're already in that scenario.
Also if you put the gateway IP to that of airtel router the double NAT doesn't happen.
Ssreek
Adept
So did you try claiming the amazon prime subscription from airtel? I want to know if that gets extended or whether we have to wait till prime subscription expires.
Looks like we are not going to get broadcaster packs. Still no such packs on the app.
prime
Skilled
No, I didn't claim. Will claim when my current subscription expires in Oct/Nov. I read somewhere it is not valid for existing subscribers. So, no point (and benefit) in taking chance.
Ssreek
Adept
Ya, I've just checked that info in faq section. Let's hope they won't remove the offer before we try to claim.
From reading this thread, I could understand that Airtel will put their device (Nokia ONT + Router combo in my case) in bridge mode when requested to CC. Does anyone know if we can use it as switch? I would like to setup a mesh network with wired backhaul and would require a switch.
enthusiast29
Skilled
They don't.
A router already works as a switch without you doing anything but if it's in bridge mode then no.
This is what I wanted to know. So now Airtel device as bridge mode + a Switch + 3 units of mesh routers.
How easy/straightforward/time-consuming is asking CC to put it in bridge mode? Also once done, is there anything specific of which I need to take care of before setting up Switch and then mesh routers?
Very easy, although depends on local technician. Should take less than 15 mins once the technician arrives at home. Some routers allow access to admin dashboard remotely (can't remember that feature name, it is mentioned in this thread for sure) but one guy will visit and other guy will make changes in that case).
They will, depending on router, set it to specific port. Remember that port!
If you have static IP, remember to note down the IP, gateway and DNS, VLAN ID, Priority for future reference (so that you can configure same on your router).
Which mesh routers are you using? At least one of them has to be set up as a router, right? You can connect rest to it I guess
I use 1x Asus AC68U and 2x AC59U. The two 59Us were earlier connected to LAN ports of AC68U. (before I 'switch' ed)
I will be using 3 units of Google AC-1304. I would need a switch to have wired backhaul.
Added more info to my earlier post
enthusiast29
Skilled
In my case I have a Huawei router and the options in the router's settings were blocked by a simple HTML "disabled" attribute. I edited the HTML in browser, changed the settings and saved it. Didn't have to involve airtel at all.
Yes, the settings are still disabled to this date and I can't change it back without editing the HTML again but I can do it anytime if needed.
That remote config feature is TR-069. I've disabled that again by editing the HTML and saving the config. It's a backdoor and I don't like having it.
sibot
Adept
Yep, I haven't had any luck getting through to their nodal officer. They just outright deny having any such plans, even though it is in contravention to the TRAI guidelines and R&R.
samiryadav
Adept
hey guys, anyone knows how to enable bridge mode in Airtel DASHAN modem H660GM-A?
Kindly provide Values Like VLAN ID etc,
Kindly provide Values Like VLAN ID etc,
sauravghosh
Adept
Anyone got given PMG5617-R20B router by airtel? How do I configure it optimally? Torrent upload speeds are extremely low compared to my previous isp hathway. And wifi performance is sluggish also.
samiryadav
Adept
i have this.
You cannot configure anyting apart from some basic functions like WiFi etc.
Most of the advanced features are locked out.
Try and see if inspect element trick works (basically remove the disabled attribute from the form fields/buttons)
sauravghosh
Adept
For wifi did you change anything? I'm on default settings. There's not even a setting to update firmware anywhere! Never heard of this zyxel company before, although on the back of the router it reads some TEC branding.
@napstersquest pls tell me what this inspect element trick is. I have no clue about these networking terms.
Should i disable the ipv6 thing btw? Does it make things sluggish? Especially regarding online gaming, and upload speeds?