MTS is one of the largest providers of high-speed cable and mobile Internet in Russia. The presence of a large number of devices with access to the World Wide Web requires the organization of local networks based on routers. The routers themselves must be configured to access the Internet through the selected provider. The article will help readers to install, connect and configure MTS routers from various manufacturers on their own.
Appearance of routers
Internet provider MTS does not support restrictions on the use of routers of certain models. Stable and reliable operation in its networks was shown by models from manufacturers Zyxel and ASUS.
The front panels of their cases are designed to accommodate a line of LED indicators or pictograms illuminated from the inside. They inform the user about the connection of the power source, the receipt and transmission of information from the provider, the he alth of the WI-FI network,connecting users via cable lines. The indicators can change their color depending on the state of the monitored circuit, operate in silent, constant glow or flash modes.
On the rear panel of the cases there are connectors of different configurations. Plug sockets are used to supply power to routers. RJ-11 connectors are used when connecting to ADSL Internet access lines. RJ-45 connectors, if the provider provides access to the Global Network using FTTx technology. A similar type of connector is also used as part of a twisted pair. These cable assemblies are necessary for connecting end devices that do not have WI-FI modules into a local network. Some router models also have USB connectors. They are used to connect mobile modems, external hard drives, flash drives.
On the back panel of almost all routers, manufacturers install buttons that are necessary to perform some manipulations. For example, POWER (ON/OFF) turns the router on and off. WPS is used to connect user devices via Wi-Fi with automatic password substitution. RESET performs a factory reset. Some Zyxel models have a switch that determines how the router is used on a LAN. The number of high-frequency connectors corresponds to the number of WI-FI band antennas used.
Connecting and preparing for setup
Connection to the network of the MTS provider is made by an Ethernet cable, which is brought into the living quarters by technical service workerscompanies. Its RJ-45 connector connects to the router's WAN port. The length of the cable must be determined in advance, taking into account the installation location of the router. The power adapter supplied with the product is connected to the plug connector on the rear panel. One of the LAN ports of the router is connected with a patch cord to the network card of a personal computer.
After turning on the power of the PC and the router, the network card of the computer is pre-configured. It consists in setting the mode for automatically obtaining IP addresses and DNS server. To do this, in network connections, right-click on the symbol of the cable connection between the PC and the router and select the "Properties" line in the context menu. In the window that opens, a search is made for the TPC / IP protocol section, followed by the obligatory checkboxes in the lines for automatically obtaining addresses. If an error occurs, the setting mode must be corrected manually. The procedure is completed by pressing the OK key.
Enter the settings menu
All settings of MTS routers are made in the web interface. Any browser installed on the computer is used to log in. In its address bar, you must enter the IP address of the router you are using. Information about him can be obtained in various ways.
If the router is purchased in a retail network, then the label attached to the bottom surface of the case contains the necessary information about the router's address in the local network, the pre-installed factory login and administrator password. An IP address is represented by the numbers 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1. Restauthorization data - admin. After entering them and executing the "Login" command, you go to the main page of the router control panel.
Setting up a Zyxel MTS router
On the start page, the user is offered configuration options - "Quick Setup" or "Web Configurator". Before fine-tuning using the web configurator, you should carefully read the information specified in the contract. Regional divisions of MTS may use different types of Internet connections. A necessary condition may be the binding of equipment by its MAC address. If you have any doubts or questions, please contact technical support.
When configuring the MTS Zyxel Keenetic router, after pressing the "Web configurator" button, a pop-up window will appear asking you to change the factory password. This must be done to protect against unauthorized access to the entered data. After entering your new password and confirming it, press the "Apply" button. Next, the router is rebooted. In the window that appears, enter a login with a new password value for re-authorization. Actions are confirmed by pressing the OK button.
MTS provider can use the following types of Internet connection: PPPoE; PPTP L2TP. To configure any of them, you need to click on the Internet symbol (globe) in the bottom row of icons. On the page that opens, when you go to the PPPoE/VPN section, you need to click on the stencil "Addconnection". On the connection settings page, when choosing the type of PPPoE connection, you must enter the username and password received from the provider. For dynamic PPTP / L2TP connections, in addition to this data, you must enter the address of the VPN server - vpn.mts.ru.
When a static IP address is received from the MTS provider, changes are made to the connection type settings - the "Set IP address manually" item is checked, its value, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server addresses are entered. The user receives their values from the provider along with a fixed address. The configuration ends with the "Apply" command followed by a reboot of the router.
Setting up ASUS router
As for the Zyxel router, all settings of the ASUS router for MTS are made in the settings panel via the web interface. To change the factory password in the "Administration" section, select the "System" tab. It fills in the "New password" field with subsequent confirmation. The settings are activated by pressing the "Apply" button. Internet connection is configured in the WAN section. On it, you need to select the type of connection provided by the regional MTS provider. The data that needs to be entered in the appropriate columns was noted in the previous section of the article. In addition, it should be marked with a "Yes" marker to obtain an IP address and connect to the DNS server automatically. Data entry ends with a keystroke"Confirm".
Setting up a 4G router for MTS
The body of the mobile router resembles a black soap dish. Connection to the Internet from the MTS company is carried out using 3G / 4G LTE technology. Work is performed in modem and router modes. Up to 5 wireless devices can connect to the WI-FI network at the same time. At the first step, an MTS SIM card is installed in the router slot to work in the 4G network. To configure the MTS 4G router, you need to connect it to the computer with a MiniUSB cable.
After turning on the device, the built-in Connect Manager program starts automatically. Upon completion of the installation of the utility, a shortcut appears on the desktop of the PC. You can change the preset settings in the app. The default settings allow the device to function as a full-fledged WI-FI router. A local wireless network is created by pressing the WPS button on the device. The network name and access code are located on a label attached to the back of the product. They can be changed on the Connect Manager pages.
Setting up a WI-FI network
Settings are made on the page of the "Wireless network" section (for ASUS routers) or the pages of the "WI-FI network" section (for Zyxel routers). The corresponding fields and sections indicate the user-created name (SSID) of the network, the 802.11 standard (b/g/n mixed), the channel selection method (Auto), the authentication method (WPA2-PSK), the network access key. The key is being inventedindependently and is a random set of letters of the English alphabet with numbers (at least 8 characters). After the input is completed, the "Apply" command is executed.
Conclusion
Installation, connection and configuration of the MTS WiFi router to connect to the Internet should not cause difficulties for the user. To do this, it is enough to familiarize yourself with the material presented in the article. All the data necessary to configure routers can be specified by the subscriber in the MTS technical support service.
