Tutorial: Setting up the Dlink ADSL-2640T wirelessly with BSNL

Here is a small tutorial that could help you set up a wireless network at home with the D-Link 2940T wireless router. The reason for this tutorial is because, I myself had to do quite a bit of searching and analysis, before I finally managed to get it up and running. Note that these steps are for BSNL folks only.


This is a basic router for home and small business usage.. lets delve straight into setting it up.

Initially, what you need to do is to connect all the cables. This includes connecting the phone line to the splitter (provided) and then connecting the RJ-15 cable to the router. Then connect the blue RJ-45 cable to one of the LAN ports at the rear of the router. Connect the other end of the LAN cable to your computer. Power the router on. Check if the LAN link light is lit up.The ADSL light should blink and then steady once the connection with the server is established.If this does not happen, check if the cables (RJ-15) have been properly connected. Also ensure that the ADSL service has been activated for you. The "Status" LED will keep on blinking on this router. THIS IS NORMAL.

Once all this is set, access the router by browsing to http://192.168.1.1 in your browser. This is the default IP for the router and ideally, your XP/Vista PC should open this up fine. It will prompt you to enter an username and password. The default ID and password are admin. After you log in, you will see an option to run a wizard.Run the Wizard. Select "Bridged Mode" as the option and leave the values at default. Save the settings and the router will restart after the settings are saved. Once back online, browse to the WAN settings in the router configuration utility and create a wireless network. You can add WEP key for added security and you will also get a default SSID. You can either stick with the dlink SSID or choose an ID of your own.

Check if your PC/Laptop is now able to connect to the wireless network. If not, try to run the wireless set up wizard. That is about the wireless part.

Now, go to "My network places" and create a new connection.Select the "Set up connection manually" option and the select "Connect using a broadband connection that requires an username and password". Enter your ISP name (or any name) and then enter the user name and password. You will get the PPPOE dial up box. Click connect and voila! You're online!!


That's what I did to set it up and it is working just fine. In case you folks have any queries or suggestions, do post and let me know. Hope this helps someone! A problem associated with this set-up could be that you might have issues adding another system to your network. However, for a one system wireless network, this should work just fine.