Zte Modem Configuration
Yoshi Heffernan
I am trying to use a USB modem 4G from D-Link model DWM-222 with the router TP-Link model TL-3020, but the TP-Link router does not have the file configuration specifically for that USB modem. Thus the router asks to upload the file configuration (we are not talking about the AP and the ISP configuration, but about the 4G modem).
I understand that my modem is not on the compatibility list, I have spent a few days trying to connect without success.....Is it possible a patch is available or coming soon....I believe its a popular modem so a patch would be very useful for more than just me.....Also is it possible for you to recomend the best OPEN USB modem 3/4G to use with this device please sir / madam.??
The "Configuration Save" utility in your modem's user interface allows you to save and restore your custom modem settings. If you previously saved your settings in a file on your computer using this tool, here's how to restore those settings to your modem.
9. Select Apply. Wait 3-5 minutes for the modem's internet light to turn green, then open a browser and visit a webpage. If the internet light doesn't turn green, visit the modem lights guide for solutions.
The only thing you'll need to add to the VPN is the new gateway for the modem interface. If it's DHCP, adding a dynamic IP will likely be your best bet. See: -center/en-US/Content/en-US/Fireware/bovpn/manual/vpn_nat_c.html?
I read "In Fireware v12.1 and higher, the modem is available as an external interface, and modem failover is enabled. The modem has a higher metric (lower priority) than other external interfaces. If all other external interfaces become unavailable, traffic automatically fails over to the modem interface."
When you add a Modem, it is not included as an active member of the default Multi-WAN option - Routing Table. I see no need to modify it, because:
"If all other external interfaces become unavailable, traffic automatically fails over to the modem interface." automatically
From the "Configure a Modem Interface" page, it says "To prevent unwanted bandwidth consumption, link monitor is not enabled for modem interfaces by default." I see no need to enable it, since the Modem will only be used as a backup when the primary is down.
The external interface will go down only when the device connected to it (ISP router) is off as much as I understand. But when there are Internet connection issues at the ISP, the ISP router does not really power off, so, Firebox will keep sending the traffic to ISP router, if link monitor is not configured to ping some external IP or TCP 80 lets say www.google.com.
Note that my cable modem is a plain old modem -- a Motorola MB8600, not any kind of router/access port/switch integrated device. The cable modem is in bridged mode. This model runs bridged-only, in fact.
I've tried adding a route definition from "any" to the cable modem's address object, which is declared to be on the WAN port. But that doesn't work. Oddly, with that rule in place, I can not ping 192.168.100.1, but I can't hit it with http/s. Without that rule, I can neither ping nor use http/s to the address -- it times out.
@mikeblas I'am somewhat in the same situation with a Vodafone Cable connection. Arris Modem is in bridge mode and has the internal IP 192.168.100.1. But I don't need to configure anything special, because the Modem just intercepts the traffic destined to 192.168.100.1 and provides the Web Interface for the Modem.
That is not the case -- otherwise, things would be working and I wouldn't have to ask for help. It does seem like the address should just work as if it was any other external address, responded to by the modem directly instead of The Whole Internet. But the response times out. When a computer is connected directly to the modem , I have no problem getting the status page.
The Support for Secondary Subnets can be found in the ARP settings section. After activating this setting you need to go back to your Interface settings for X1 and configure the new subnet on the Advanced Tab.
You should make sure that your 192.168.0.0/24 gets translated via NAT rule to the configured secondary subnet address when accessing 192.168.100.1, otherwise the return packets can't find their way back.
I am attempting to replace a DSL gateway with a Zoom 5370 cable modem [just plain vanilla: no router included]. When the 5370 is directly connected to my Windows 7 desktop computer, I can use a browser to access Zoom's "Configuration Manager" administration area by going to IP 192.168.100.1. But when the cable modem is connected to the R7000 router's "Internet Port" [in place of the DSL gateway], I cannot browse to 192.168.100.1: the page times out / never comes up. (Tried in both Firefox and Opera browsers.)
Really only need the "Ethernet adapter Ethernet:" info and the RED line is the one of interest. Should be the same, if not that could be the problem. That is possible if you are using a STATIC IP Address and you set it wrong.
Just to be clear, when the R7000 is connected to the cable modem, are you setting Does your Internet connection require a login? to No? Most cable ISPs do not use PPPoE, PPTP or L2TP, so you should disable this. PPPoE is probably preventing you from pinging your cable modem.
When changing routers the best thing to do is turn off the MODEM, ROUTER, and ALL PC's... then individually bring them up in order waiting to the prior power-up to complete, MODEM, then ROUTER, and finally all PC's. That allows each to recognize the upstream device.
I am communicating through the R7000 right now. I have been using it happily since December 2014. This is the first issue I have ever had with it.
As originally posted, when the 5370 cable modem is directly connected to my Windows 7 desktop computer, I can use a browser to access Zoom's "Configuration Manager" administration area by going to IP 192.168.100.1. But when the cable modem is connected to the R7000 router's "Internet Port" so I can connect my LAN devices, I cannot browse to 192.168.100.1: the page times out / never comes up. [I do not have this problem with my previous router, a WD N900.]
I am not having any web communication problems with the R7000.
I am NOT changing routers: I am changing GATEWAYS.
There could be a setting blocking. I guess you could try saving your settings and doing the full reset (depress hidden button on the back and wait until the power light flashes) and then try it. If it works it is one of your settings... once done you can restore the saved settings. Only test I can think of that might shed some light on this.
That was in the 'working' section on page 5. If the ISP needs to know your Router MAC address that to me means it is burried somewhere in the modem? Might be the answer as to why the old setup works... Cloning the MAC address might work, but that is really a band aid, not the fix.
IF there is a MAC Address imbedded in the modem, the RESET should erase it and start you on setting up the modem again, it might fix it. Me, I'd call the number above first (assuming it is a new unit and registered) and see what they recommend.
Also, I would be worried that Comcast might track the MAC addresses of the gateway, the router and the LAN port of the base computer, all for the purpose of filtering who is allowed to connect. If so, gaming the MAC addresses might get me disconnected.
Easy to do. Go to the router via a browser. Then ADVANCED-->SETUP-->INTERNET SETUP, and at the bottom is the Router MAC Address. Probably set as the DEFAULT. Select Use This MAC Address and enter the WD's MAC ADDRESS and do an APPLY.
Modem configuration functions enable you to configure a modem before making a connection. An application can set modem options and determine the features of a modem without using commands specific to any modem device. Following are the general features an application may set before making a call:
Before setting a modem's configuration, an application should determine the capabilities of the modem device by using the GetCommProperties function. This function fills in a COMMPROP structure. This structure contains both a general portion, which applies to all communications devices, and a portion that is specific to each provider subtype. For modem devices, the provider-specific portion of the COMMPROP structure is a MODEMDEVCAPS structure.
An application can get and set the current configuration of a modem by using the GetCommConfig and SetCommConfig functions, both of which use a COMMCONFIG structure. This structure contains both a general portion, which applies to all communications devices, and a portion that is specific to each provider subtype. For modem devices, the provider-specific portion of the COMMCONFIG structure is a MODEMSETTINGS structure.
I have always had a problem where my Orbi base unit will lose its configuration information every time my cable modem resets. If I turn off my Orbi base before resetting my cable modem, there are no problems - this only occurs when the cable modem resets on its own, or my cable company loses signal to my modem.
The lost configuration issue I see is this: After the cable modem comes back up, I get limited connectivity on my home LAN, and a lot of websites are not accessible. If I try to go to the Orbi configuration pages, I continuously get prompted to re-enter my username and password (which always fails). Eventually, I will get prompted to enter my router serial number, and I get my password recovery questions. However, even after that, my provided username/password (which is the one I always enter) still gets rejected. A while after that, I will get a prompt that says that my Orbi base address was changed to 10.0.0.1 to prevent IP address conflicts. At this point (it's been about 20 minutes since starting), I can usually get to the configuration page to reconfigure back to the 192.168.1.1 address and DNS range.
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