I don't know where shoud I post this.....
I got new BSNL DataOne connection but,I can't connect.
I get an error (678 error) when I insert my id and password.
My modem is 'Siemens C2110'.
It shows all 4 lights is on(power.link,data,lan or usb).
I have registered a complain to BSNL a week ago.
But still no reply from them.....
I have 256kbps UL plan.
In may 2008 I had registered for new broadband connection.
Now after 4 months in september I get the connection but actually no internet connection.....
Worst thing,BSNL already send me two bills.....
I hate BSNL !!!
what were u doing when they sent u two bills already charging ur Internet ...???
by the way the person who came and installed the modem should have done all the settings and checked if the net is working....as far as i know BSNL had given tender to private parties to do the modem/connection setup...
first try resetting ur modem-- and restart ur comp...if it doesn't work it could be one of the problems...
1)either ur connection is not configured properly on ur computer.... delete all the network connection install latest LAN drivers configure LAN then add a new PPPoE connection... this should work....
2)if it is configured properly....then ur jumper connection is not configured in local telephone exchange..just call up them and ask.
in the mean time do lodge a complaint about its not working according to new BSNL guidelines,every complaint should be registered and problems to be rectified within 3 working days or maximum a week...if its not done..SDO of ur local exchange is answerable to it.
3)if ur jumper configuration is right with ur local exchange then ..its upto the main Internet exchange (of ur city)..some computer commands needs to be given to activate the connection.which perhaps is not done yet....
if u do the running around for two days ...all these matters can get solved ..including ur bill issue...but again it depends on BSNL staff u have to deal with...i had similar problems as u said ...and i did running around for those things ...and all the time it was fine in three days to a week...
one more reason could be a break in OFC link somewhere ..just check with ur local exchange.
once its up and running....u will not face any problems....but again if u hate bureaucracy or can't afford to run around...BSNL is not for u...its getting better in coustomer services but its just not there yet!!..look for better ISP's in ur area ...kolkata might have quite a few ...
in my opinion BSNL is best internet connection u can get (don't know about others) ....if u can manage with their billing system and bureaucracy ...i stay in raipur and i m using UL256 kbps plan for about two years now...
1)never had any problem in speeds,it really gives u almost constant 256kbs (24x7)..unlike in airtel or other companies i have used....i used to download almost 24x7 from torrent for speeds between (28 kB/s to 34 kB/s)
2)if link is down just call up the service number was restored within 2 days (happened thrice with me) and one more time it was a problem with OFC cable cut due to digging so it took about 7 days....came to know later that its due to new TRAI rule.which must be followed by every ISP.
3)used airtel connection before.... it simply sucks...and out of the blue some taxes in the bill will come up,never could a get constant speeds and whenever i called them they will give some excuse or other.....don't know about other market players in ur area.but BSNL's connection configuration system is the simplest i have come across...
if u still have problems please look here ..i m sure u can get much better guidance there ..
*broadbandforum.in/bsnl-broadband/