How to configure BSNL broadband for brand new laptop ?

[karteek]

Hi,
I am going to get my new Dell laptop in couple of days. Please guide me how am I supposed to configure normal broadband connection to it(no WiFi initially).
Right now I am using UTStarcom WA3002G4 modem. Once I receive the laptop is it OK if I just plug the cable at it's back. Will the broadband gets configured automatically ?
Please guide me through this with your expertise.
Thanks much !

 

[karteek]

No one from the forum with the experience, please reply.

 

[Sushubh]

If your modem dials automatically which it generally does on BSNL Broadband, the net should work automatically after connecting the ethernet cable to the laptop.

 

[karteek]

How am I supposed to confirm if it dials automatically or not ? Also are there any simple steps to configure as soon as I hook up the new laptop with the cable ? Please clarify. The new machine will have a preloaded Win 8.1 OS.

Thanks for the reply !

 

[Sushubh]

BSNL by default automatically logs you in. But there is always an option to login manually by using a dialer app. If you were manually logging in, you would have known about it. So I am guessing your modem should work automatically as soon as you connect the ethernet cable.

 

[Deleted member 10390]

Just plugin the lan cable to the port. It will automatically detect your connection.

 

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[karteek]

OK cool, thank you. I will try that.

 

[Sushubh]

And since you have purchased a Dell laptop... I suggest applying for a 3 year long warranty. That shit breaks so fast that you would like to get a 6 year warranty on it.

 

[karteek]

Thanks chromaniac. I have already purchased / paid for it. Can I know extend the warranty ? Also can you please let me know the first thing to do once I receive the package like do's and dont's.
Finally Dell laptops are they so problematic ?
Cheers !

 

[Sushubh]

I would say one thing... If you need customer support from Dell... Contact @dellcares on Twitter instead of calling local call center

 

[Deleted member 10390]

I too use Dell. Still on warranty. Yes, you can extend the warranty. Though I am quite happy with the machine, there were some replacements to date. But other models too have their problems.

 

[Sushubh]

That's the thing... Enough parts would need replacement that the extended warranty would look quite cheap in comparison. 🙂 Just take it.

 

[karteek]

hey I got the new laptop and configured the BSNL broadband. Now I see the following, in the network and sharing center I see 2 networks as
1) Broadband Connection , Access Type: Internet, connections: Broadband Connection
2) Unidentified Network, Access Type: No network access, Connections: Ethernet
Both are public networks. My question is what is the bold one doing in my system ? Please enlighten me.

 

[Deleted member 10390]

Post a screen shot.

 

[rj27]

Yes, Post the screenshot of the network and sharing center and also post a screenshot from -> Device Manager-> Network Adapter.