When concluding a contract for the provision of services, Rostelecom issues equipment to its subscribers - the Wi-Fi router Rostelecom, which is considered one of the most popular and popular wireless technologies among users. Setting up such a device is quite simple. Any user can independently configure a connection to the Internet through a modem, make a step-by-step configuration of the router and check it.
Why do Rostelecom routers need separate instructions?
After concluding a contract with a service provider, the user is faced with certain nuances. The receiving port of the router of this company is not the same as in the usual models of routers, which are widely represented on the market.
Rostelecom routers are equipped with an ADSL receiving connector, while other models of routers have RJ-45 installed. Due to these features, the configuration of the Rostelecom router is different, not like in other modems.
Features of Rostelecom routers
On the case of the routers there is a sticker containing detailed information about the device: model name, available operating modes, subscriber login, Rostelecom WiFi router passwords, Internet access code and MAC. Special versions of firmware are loaded into the routers, thanks to which the tincture is carried out quickly and without any problems, with separate code and name selected for entry. For this reason, before setting up the modem, it is advisable for the user to write down all the data on the equipment case.
Equipment
The Rostelecom router is delivered to the company's subscribers in a specific configuration:
- Hardware Warranty.
- Power Supply.
- CD with recorded software.
- An instruction manual that details how to connect a Rostelecom router.
- Twisted pair, prepared in advance for operation.
Router Connection
Regardless of the specific model of the device, the configuration of the Rostelecom router should be carried out with the power supply turned off. Simply put, the equipment should only be connected after all the gadgets - modem, computer, netbook, set-top boxes and televisions - are disconnected from the power supply.
The router is connected as follows:
- An ADSL modem or Internet cable is inserted into the input port of the ADSL modem.
- A power supply is connected to the mains, the plug of which is connected to the corresponding connector on the router.
- Through the LAN ports, the modem connects to the computer via a wire.
Connection validation
Checking whether the Rostelecom router is connected correctly is carried out as follows:
- On the modem case there is a switch with the Power symbol, which must be turned into the "On" position.
- Booting the router lasts about one minute, after which it starts to work.
- The personal computer boots up.
- In the open browser window, rt is entered in the address bar, and then Enter is pressed.
- A menu will appear, in the columns of which the login and code are entered. The necessary parameters are indicated in the information sheet located on the router chassis.
- The Rostelecom router is configured through the menu that opens after the manipulations are completed.
How to configure a Rostelecom router?
The router is configured through the window that opens both manually and through the special "Setup Wizard". Manually configure the Rostelecom router is advised only to users who have experience with similar devices.
The router is configured as follows:
- The "Setup Wizard" opens in the menu.
- The place of residence of the user is indicated - the region and city.
- The type of services provided by Rostelecom is indicated: "Internet", "Phone and Internet", "Phone", "Internet and television". The necessary information can be found in the contract concluded with the company.
- If the user has a dynamic IP, then the item below is ignored.
- The password and username issued by the company are indicated, in the following paragraphs the ports are connected to which the television and telephone are connected.
- The password and username of the Wi-Fi network are indicated.
- The validity of the entered password is confirmed.
- All entered settings are saved.
- The browser closes and the router restarts.
After the settings are completed correctly, an Internet connection should appear.
Router SAGEMCOM F @ ST 2804
One of the most popular and common routers used by Rostelecom. It is issued to almost all subscribers according to the terms of the contract. The Rostelecom 2804 router is characterized by stable operation, a good signal, a nice design, wide functionality and good characteristics. The advantage of the router is the presence of USB ports, with which you can create a backup channel by turning on the 3G modem mode.
Router features
- IPTV.
- Compatibility with other equipment.
- Powerful processor.
- Ability to support various IP services.
- Filtering by MAC address.
- The telephone line remains free after connecting the router to it.
- Full technical support and service from Rostelecom.
- Resistant to shock and damage.
- High speed connection - 300 Mbps;
- Automatic switching of communication channels in the event of a problem.
The TR-069 client allows you to remotely control the router. The router from Rostelecom supports all modern IP-services and technologies.
D-Link Router
D-Link routers are widely used by the Rostelecom provider. The D-Link DIR 300 router is one of the most popular. Due to its hardware features, it is ideally suited for the provider's network, guaranteeing the stable operation of the Internet without failures and errors at tariffs, the speed of which does not exceed 100 Mbit / s. Using a router, you can install a Wi-Fi network, it supports IPTV, and it can be configured manually by the user.
The D-Link DIR 300 model is most often issued to those subscribers of the Rostelecom provider who have concluded an agreement to provide the Internet via a UTP cable, that is, using FTTx technology. Such a cable extends into the subscriber’s apartment from the shield located in the entrance of the house. For subscribers who are connected to the Internet via a telephone line, a router of this model will not work.
How to connect a D-Link DIR 300 router
On the back of the router are five network interfaces - one WAN and four LANs, a RESET button and a power connector.
- The cable connected from the entrance from the dashboard of the provider is connected to the INTERNET or WAN connector.
- Using a cable, the computer can be connected to any of the four available LAN connectors. All four ports are equivalent before the start of settings, but most often resort to using LAN 1.
- A set-top box is connected to the LAN 4 port. If there are several TV receivers, they are connected respectively to the LAN 3, LAN 4 connectors.
Initially, the router is configured through a personal computer by connecting via a cable that comes with the device. If this is not possible, they connect to the router via the Wi-Fi network on the tablet.
Quick router setup
The latest firmware versions for the D-Link DIR 300 router provide for quick setup, thanks to which the connection can be established in three steps thanks to the use of the special Click'n'Connect program. To connect to the Rostelecom network, just specify the PPPoF protocol.
In the tab that opens, the password and access login specified in the agreement are entered in the appropriate fields. The name of the connection can be kept unchanged.
After saving all the settings, the router will automatically connect to the provider's servers, after which it will inform about the presence (or absence) of a successful connection. Similarly, on the D-Link router, you can configure a physical port for a television connected through an IPTV receiver.
TP-Link router for Rostelecom
When concluding an agreement with Rostelecom Internet service provider, TP-Link routers are offered to subscribers. Almost all models of this manufacturer are ideal for distributing an Internet signal to any gadgets.
On most models of routers, software is installed that protects the personal computer and the connection itself from malicious attacks and unnecessary “junk”.
Automatic router setup
- A cable with connectors for LAN ports is supplied with the router. Usually it is yellow.
- Using this cable, the router is connected to a personal computer or laptop.
- In the WAN connector on the back of the device, a cable is connected by the provider to the apartment.
- The router itself is being configured. The address of the web interface is usually indicated on the box of the device: in most cases it is standard - 192.168.0.1, however, you can use the manual entry of the tplinklogin.net combination. You can use any browser to enter the address.
- On the authorization page, admin is indicated in the appropriate fields. If access is denied, the input data can be found on the router packaging.
- The user data is indicated in the menu: location, provider name and other information.
- To enter the subscriber’s personal account in the next window the data listed in the agreement with Rostelecom is indicated.
Automatic configuration of the TP-Link router allows you to quickly create an Internet connection without resorting to lengthy manual configuration.