Panthera
@wtccommunications.ca
| Speedstream 6520 - bad firmware
I apologize if this has been asked, but I did a search and couldn't quite find a topic on this matter.
Thinking that I should probably update the firmware on my SpeedStream 6520, I went to the Siemens website and found a newer version. I didn't quite realize that not only does Bell Sympatico have its own version of the firmware, but the generic one doesn't seem to work with the service, and there doesn't seem to be a way to downgrade.
I found this out after three hours on the phone with them. Does anyone know a way to configure it? It makes a connection with the DSL, but it doesn't successfully get one with PPPoE 8/35. It's asking for more than just the username and password, which I have. It's asking for an access concentrator and service provider name.
Would bridging it directly to the PC be a possible solution?
I'd really appreciate any further suggestions or information. Thank you. |
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HiVolt
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| I wrote this to help another user, hopefully it will work for you.
quote:
1. Log in as admin user
2. Click on the Gateway icon on top
3. Click on ISP Connection icon on the left
4. Click Advanced settings
5. Click "Configure ATM Virtual Circuit"
6. Delete any entries inside
7. Click Add a new VC
1. ATM Settings:
VPI: 0, VCI: 35
Encapsulation type LLC
Traffic Class: Unspecified Bit Rate
Rest: Blank
Click Next
2. Protocol Selection:
PPPoE
Click Next
3. PPPoE Type
With PPPoE Bridge
Click Next
4. PPPoe With Bridge
NO
Click Next
5. PPPoE Session Count
One
Click Next
6. User Information
Enter your ISP login/pass
Click Next
7. PPPoE Options
your choice of options, self explanatory
Leave MTU at 1492
Click Next
8. PPP Static IP
Leave Blank
Click Next
9. Interface Options
Enable Firewall/Attack Detection Syystem if desired
RIP Disabled
NAT/NAPT: NAPT
Click Next
10. Connection Name
Enter a name, ie: 0/35 DSL etc.
Click Next
11. ATM Virtual Circuit Wizard
Click Finish to save the settings
Finished Virtual Circuit settings should look like this
#0 0/35 2684 Virtual Circuit
OE BRG
PPPoE 0/35 DSL (if you named the connection that)
Reboot the modem manually or in the interface.
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Panthera
@wtccommunications.ca | Thanks very much! I'll print those out and try them when I get home. |
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HiVolt
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1 edit | said by Panthera :
Thanks very much! I'll print those out and try them when I get home.
Forgot to add, ignore the initial setup screen when it asks you for the 8/35 PPPoE username/password/access concentrator/service provider info. Do make sure you configure an admin password though.
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Panthera
@bell.ca | reply to Panthera
Worked beautifully. Thank you again! |
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HiVolt
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| said by Panthera :
Worked beautifully. Thank you again!
You're welcome! Glad to have helped. 
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Doctor Olds
I Need A Remedy For What's Ailing Me.
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| reply to Panthera
said by Panthera :
Thinking that I should probably update the firmware on my SpeedStream 6520, I went to the Siemens website and found a newer version. I didn't quite realize that not only does Bell Sympatico have its own version of the firmware, but the generic one doesn't seem to work with the service,
Slight correction, you went to Siemens Australian/New Zealand ISPs Website and blindly installed the Australian/New Zealand Firmware made for ISPs in those Countries as there isn't a Generic Firmware. You are lucky it is also Annex A Firmware and not Annex B Firmware which would have toasted your 6520. 
It is fortunate that it only required setting the proper VC (Virtual Circuit) Pair to enable it to work again. 
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k7xLinksys
join:2007-12-21
Brampton, ON | reply to Panthera
whats the site to log in as an admin??? |
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Doctor Olds
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| said by k7xLinksys  :whats the site to log in as an admin??? Look at the output from "ipconfig" and it is the Gateway IP listed there.
Most likely it will be »192.168.254.254
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andrewsfm
join:2004-07-16
Toronto | reply to Panthera
Anyone know how to enable the PPPoE relay feature on the 6520 to allow multiple computer initiated PPPoE connections from seperate workstations plugged into the router? |
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HiVolt
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1 edit | said by andrewsfm :Anyone know how to enable the PPPoE relay feature on the 6520 to allow multiple computer initiated PPPoE connections from seperate workstations plugged into the router? Configure the Virtual Circuit like I have instructed above and it will allow it, it basically allows both routed & bridged PPPoE at the same time.
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andrewsfm
join:2004-07-16
Toronto | reply to Panthera
Sweet. Works like a charm. Thanks! |
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