ZTE ZXDSL 831AII is a new modem which is being provided by BSNL upon new DataOne Broadband Connection. One may find it difficult to configure it when it comes to port forwarding in this modem.
Even on Portforward.com, a tutorial is NOT available as it is a very new modem. Its older counterparts have been tutorialized over there. Hence I am writing a tutorial on how to port forward ZTE ZXDSL 831AII Modem.
Follow the screen shots.
Step 1: (Refer Screenshot 1)
Open 192.168.1.1 in IE or Opera and login to the modem
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Step 2: (Refer Screenshot 2)
In the configuration menu, click Internet.
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Step 3: (Refer Screenshot 3)
In the table you see, click on Disconnect.
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Step 4: (Refer Screenshot 4)
Now click Advanced...| Status . Due to this you will notice more options popping up in the left hand side menu panel.
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Step 5: (Refer Screenshot 5)
Click on Configuration menu and you will see loads of options. Now you need to click on Advanced Security option.
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Step 6: (Refer Screenshot 6)
Click on Port Forwarding.
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Step 7: (Refer Screenshot 7)
Here you will find an option to add a port you want to forward. Click on Add button.
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Step 8: (Refer Screenshot 8 )
Here, be a little careful. Now you are in the 'Add new port forwarding rule' window. In the 'Application Name' field, choose User Defined and give it a name Jessica Alba (just kiddin, name it as u wish).
In 'Forward to internal host IP Address' field, fill your STATIC IP Address. {Dont know how to make a Static IP?
Click here}
Now you will see 3 rows. We just need One row. In ANY ONE row, give the port number 61281. (You are free to use any other port number). DO NOT fill all the rows; it will cause error.
Click 'Apply' button.
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Step 9: (Refer Screenshot 9)
Click on 'System' on the left hand side menu pane.
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Step 10: (Refer Screenshot 10)
Click on 'Reset & Restart' option.
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Step 11: (Refer Screenshot 11)
Directly click on 'Restart' option. DO NOT check-mark 'Reset to factory default settings'. Wait about 90 seconds for the modem to restart.
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There you are. Open any BitTorrent client and use the port number same as you used in port forwarding (here we used 61281).