Just want to say thank you to rizvanrp & pr0di9y, now I'm able to connect BTU [Huawei] directly with both the DIR-615 [for IPTV] & own router [for internet]

Especially to pr0di9y, for taking time to explain & educate patiently for junior like me

Once again thanks bro!

I'm using Buffalo WHR-G300N with dd-wrt on it, connect to BTU without VLAN tagging !

I'm pretty sure many will like this setup!

Btw, I'm just thinking since my WHR-G300N able to perform VLAN tagging:
1 .Can I setup the PPPoE in WHR-G300N with WAN assignment VLAN2.500 and connect to BTU LAN2 to internet?
2. If yes, what setup do I have to do in BTU? Just remove the WAN-PPPoE will do?

The reason is that I hope to use WHR-G300N to perform the NAT+Firewall and "less" burden the BTU.

This post has been edited by klseet: Aug 16 2010, 08:57 AM

Last night pr0di9y assist me to setup:

1. in the BTU, setup PPPoE profile & enable Layer3 LAN2
2. WHR-G300N WAN port setup as Static IP
3. didn't do anything on the DIR-615 [currently in Bridge mode setup as per your guideline]

Overall connection as follows:

BTU LAN1 --> DIR-615 WAN->LAN4 --> IPTV
BTU LAN2 --> WHR-G300N WAN->LAN --> computers

So currently the NAT and PPPoE dial-up all done in BTU, no VLAN tag require on WHR-G300N
However, since my WHR-G300N is able to do tagging VLAN2.500, I'm wondering whether if it's possible to setup PPPoE dial-up in WHR-G300N instead of the BTU.
I'm not sure whether I can just disable the WAN-PPPoE dial-up on the BTU ?

Yes, you are right I'm behind double NAT that's why I wish to have NAT+firewall only on my WHR-G300N

Actually before this, my setup was:
BTU LAN1 --> switch hub --> WHR-G300N WAN [VLAN2.500 with PPPoE dial-up profile] ->LAN/WiFi --> computers
..................................--> DIR-615 WAN->LAN4 --> STB IPTV

Ok, I'll try to disable BTU's PPPoE & Layer3, then connect as follows:
BTU LAN1 --> DIR615
BTU LAN2 --> WHR-G300N [VLAN2.500 with PPPoE dial-up profile]

This post has been edited by klseet: Aug 16 2010, 12:12 PM

It works as per above!!

So it means we can just plug in our own router [PPPoE with VLAN?.500 tag] onto the Huawei BTU LAN2 directly!

Now the question is how to configure the STB IPTV onto the BTU directly without having the DIR-615, is it possible?

Hi Rivanzrp,

Pls check your PM, I got some good news on RB250GS & RB750G for you !

This post has been edited by klseet: Aug 16 2010, 01:25 PM

Yes, with or without the DIR-615, you can get a cheap yet value-for-money router which support dd-wrt (eg, Buffalo WHR-G300N), then just follow Rizvanrp instruction, plug-in to the Huawei BTU LAN2, that's all!
So the DIR-615 only use for IPTV purpose, when it goes down, no IPTV only but internet still on!!

At this moment, it seem like Broadcom base chipset still having problem on dd-wrt VLAN tagging, I have tested Ralink & Atheros on Rizvanrp's method seem to work ok.
You may also want to check the following information before buying:

Routers which support dd-wrt, just type first few words, eg "Buffalo", then you will see the list:
http://www.dd-wrt.com/site/support/router-database
List of routers spec [may consider either Ralink or Atheros base]:
http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Supported_Devices

If you get the WHR-HP-G300N [Atheros], there is way to flash-back even to the original firmware.
Buffalo also has it's own version of dd-wrt for this model [I believe it's from BrainSlayer also], but I would still recommend the BS's latest built.

For WHR-G300N [Ralink], I haven't flash-back to original before, I believe should be no problem as well as mentioned here:
http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=67659&start=45


Hi, I'll try to write down the steps and reply you through PM as I'm not sure whether it's off topic to post here.

If I'm not mistaken, DIR-615 from TM is G1 model running on it's own firmware for TM's UniFi.
Those retail outside I think it's D1, D2 model.
Not sure whether the same or not, but I think might be different, otherwise TM no "special deal" with D-Link to provide UniFi customer "exclusively" liao ....

This post has been edited by klseet: Aug 16 2010, 05:49 PM

May I know which "firmware" file are you using to flash directly from Buffalo interface?
So far I haven't found any file which allow me to flash directly on WHR-G300N, currently I'm using the TFTP method [tftp2.exe], quite tedious though ....
Appreciate if you could share where to get this file, thanks in advance!

Hmmm, sound like no luck to connect IPTV directly to Huawei liao ...
Btw, may I know where to get the TM special FW file?
Might consider getting a market DIR-615 to test ....


This afternoon, I just saw a team of 3 from TM bring another new DIR-615 to replace for my neighbour --> his UniFi just installed 1 day earlier than me!!
And mine got replaced 2 days ago ....
This DIR-615 from TM really tak boleh pakai loh.....

This post has been edited by klseet: Aug 16 2010, 08:22 PM

When the TM ppl left my home right after they completed the installation, I immediately setup the DIR-615 [as per Rivanrp] since day1:
1. as bridging mode only
2. turn-off the wifi
3. use AVR power supply
4. put on top of a cabinet with clear air-ventilation + notebook fan blowing on it

Still, the WAN port died [others all still ok] on the 10th day......
Hopefully yours will last longer ....

It's exactly the same setup as per Pr0di9y's guide which I setup with him last night, please go through again, note that Layer3 only check LAN2, others uncheck.
After that You need to setup Static IP in the WHR-G300N as follows:


Actually may I know what's the main reason you flashed your WHR-G300N to dd-wrt?

Pr0di9y's method can just work on almost any router without flashing to dd-wrt, even stock standard WHR-G300N can connect already, no need to flash dd-wrt.
This is because the PPPoE connection is already setup in the Huawei BTU, you just have to setup Static IP on your own router will do.

If you have some specific purpose/reason which you require dd-wrt, since the WHR-G300N is able to do VLAN tagging and the Huawei BTU does not block ports, you may consider setup PPPoE & VLAN2.500 tagging on WHR-G300N and connect WAN to the BTU LAN2 without changing anything on the BTU.
I've just tested and confirmed it's working since this morning.

Not sure at the moment, seem like none at the moment ler, may be the market DIR-615 with TM's firmware will work?!
Hopefully there are some solution out before the end of 1 year warranty period ......

Hmmmm, just wonder how the 1 warranty period count, is it from the day we signed up or from the date we get the replacement?
Meanwhile, just use it kuat-kuat lah, hopefully can keep replacing until we get the more stable one

This post has been edited by klseet: Aug 17 2010, 01:59 AM

I think not possible if your current Belkin G is ADSL2 modem+router.

If you do have a spare router, may be can consider either of the following methods:

1. Configure the DIR-165 as bridge mode and setup PPPoE on your router, please read Rizvanrp's documentation at:
http://unifi.athena.my/index.php?option=co...id=49&Itemid=61

2. Configure & setup PPPoE at Huawei BTU and setup static IP on your router, please download & read Pr0di9y's documentation at post#917:
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1502636/+900


If you don't have any router and still wish to "optimise" the current DIR-615, may be can consider to flash with DIR-165 with dd-wrt, but you won't have the IPTV anymore.
Please read Rizvanrp's documentation at:
http://unifi.athena.my/index.php?option=co...id=53&Itemid=65

Of course, you need to have "Balls of steel" as part of the prerequisites to execute the task

smash the router
Mind to share how?

Anywhere, does the 1 year warranty start from the replacement date or still stick to the registration date?
If start from the replacement date, I'm pretty sure we'll "make it" life-time warranty liao.....

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Added on August 17, 2010, 12:44 pmWhat have you done??
Did you actually follow Pr0di9y's instruction or not?
Did you backup the original setting somewhere before you start to configure anything?

Aiyoh, before you call TM, perhaps you should restore the original setting first ...

This post has been edited by klseet: Aug 17 2010, 12:44 PM

Like that we shouldn't be worry too much about the DIR-615 already!
So mesti guna lagi kuat-kuat-kuat hopefully it die and keep replace until we get the stable-one

Just called UniFi support, it's confirmed the D-link DIR-615 warranty period always stick to the service registration date, not the replacement date, alamak!

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, I don't think the modem+router can work with Huawei BTU, the WAN port is Cat5 not the telephone port.

Er, this WiFi thing I'm not expert, I believe there are many factors which may affect the signal quality.
Normally I'll put the WiFi access point around middle of living hall, on top of some cabinet or something, without too many electrical /wall/metal items around it, basically clear from any obstruction. You won't believe how bad the signal quality if I put the WiFi router next to Astro Byond.

So far I've been using the WHR-G300N [not full N-mode], setup WPA2+AES, no problem accessing from notebook or bridging with another router.
Since I'm using dd-wrt, can play around some option like TX power, channel & width, but mostly I just leave it as default and it works great at my double storey link house.

That DIR-615, I never bother to use it for internet, I configured it as VLAN [as per Rizvanrp's guide] and off the WiFi since day1, only use it for IPTV.
So I really have no idea how good or bad it is.


That really sound bad loh... better don't tell TM ppl what you've done, especially you logon to Huawei!!
Tell some story like "tiba-tiba lighting strike power supply, after that tiada internet then itch hand go re-set the Huawei and now semua mati sekali"!!

Why my VIP5 package constantly getting around 5mb download/upload since day1:










whereas I can see some of you are getting more than what you subscribe for, is there any "secret" or some kind of tweaking here?
Mind to share? Appreciate PM, tqvm!!

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Added on August 18, 2010, 9:20 amNow on IPTV, it said "Upgrading, do not disturb...."
Hmmmmm, something new?!

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Added on August 18, 2010, 9:49 amWah, channel 144 LUXE TV HD was introducing our Pangkor Laut at 9:30am for about 15min, very nice scenery lah!!

This post has been edited by klseet: Aug 18 2010, 09:49 AM

Aiseh, how I hope TM can also mess up my area!

That's good news!

I'll get 1 from Soliton tmr, appreciate if you could share experience here on how to setup, many thanks in advance!

Yes, it was Rizvanrp's recommendation, that's why I ordered 1 already planning test with Rizvanrp, I'll be in SG tmr COD in Solitan office.

Could you explain on how to setup it up?

Nope, still no luck to setup VALN tagging on Broadcom chipset ...
You can still create the VLAN?.500 tagging without problem and do the WAN Port Assignment according, but the WAN Port Assignment will be gone when re-boot router, still don't know what's wrong with it ....

Anywhere, I just got the Mikrotik RB250GS, but still don't know how to setup ....
I think klgoh99 already setup this unit to replace the DIR-615, hope he could show the way !

This post has been edited by klseet: Aug 23 2010, 11:54 AM

Thanks Riz, this is really great news man!

I followed your configuration, except I use LAN5 to connect the BTU and LAN4 to IPTV, now my setup as follow:

Huawei BTU[LAN1] ----> [WAN]Buffalo WHR-G300N(PPPoE profile+VLAN?.500 tagged)[LANs/WiFi] ----> Computers
Huawei BTU[LAN2] ----> [LAN5]RB250GS[LAN4] ----> IPTV STB

I now can pack the DIR-615 to store room liao!!

I'm just thinking, will the result improve if I just hook up both my router & IPTV directly to RB250GS and just maintain 1 single connection to Huawei BTU?
Huawei BTU[LAN1]----> [LAN5]RB250GS[LAN3] ----> Router(without tagging)
......................................................[LAN4] ----> IPTV STB


Riz configured yours already!


This post has been edited by klseet: Aug 23 2010, 07:33 PM