Sudden Speed Increase?
I can hardly believe it but this morning I got 41 mbps on the Netflix fast.com and 36 mbps on the speedtest.net speed tests instead of the 24 mbps that I normally get! In shock I ran the DSLR test and...
View ArticleQuestion about DSLAMS.
I am curious about DSLAMS, I know my DSLAM is fiber fed. I am just curious what kind of bandwith does that fiber line have/bring to the DSLAM. Download and upload speeds? Id really like to know lol....
View Article[CenturyTel] Recommendations for replacing ActionTec PK5000
I have big problems with trusting CL and for good reason with years of game and lies from CL with down throttling. So for me to call them was like the last thing I wanted to do. Like one guy said he...
View Article[CenturyTel] How To Close a Century Link Account
I have been on chat for several minutes and it keeps saying I have either 10 or 11 minutes to wait. It keeps bouncing around to these two time frames. I first talked to a Chris K there on chat who was...
View Article[CenturyTel] What do I need to do or say...
I've been a loyal US West/Qwest/Centurylink phone and DSL subscriber for years. From a technical side, I've always been very satisfied with the service I've received- DSL speed usually right up to my...
View Article[Qwest] C2000T vs C2100T
Has anyone compared the DSL line statistics between a C2000T and C2100T modem? I am curious if the SNR and line attenuation improve with the C2100T. Both appear to use the same Broadcom chipset,...
View ArticleNegotiating a bill reduction
Currently, I live on my grandfather's property. He holds our Centurylink account, though he lives elsewhere. We're in agreement that I should take over the account. He is paying $105 a month for 10...
View ArticlePinging Router
Internet has took a dive a week or so ago. How many ms should it take to ping my router? 192.168.0.1 This is when I ping it from Terminal on my Mac. Would these numbers when pinging just the router...
View Article[Qwest] Used technicolor c2000t not holding settings upon reboot
I purchased a used c2000t off of eBay. I hooked it up and first off it didn't auto detect the DSL settings for my line, which my actiontec c1000a did. No biggie as I manually entered them from what I...
View ArticleC1000A serial access
I am trying to access my c1000a modem via serial headers. I am using a USB - UART serial device with the pinout header as outlined on https://wikidevi.com/wiki/Actiontec_C1000A_(CenturyLink) but I...
View ArticleCollections
CL just screwed me. After 1.5 years got a letter that I owe $30. No previous contact with CL. I paid it because to try and dispute it is hopeless with a collection agency involved. Going to try...
View ArticleMount Vernon MO-area construction?
Hello all, was wondering if there was anyone on this forum that was familiar with any of the new construction I have been seeing in the Mount Vernon, MO area? Specifically I have been seeing cabled...
View ArticleCL 2-Line Bonded Modem Which Will Handle Multipule Static IP's ???
Anyone know of a CL bonded pair compatible modem which will handle 4 static IP address's?
View Article[CenturyTel] 85 dollars $ send a tech guy to the house, think am being rip off
hi, guys, we had Centurylink /century tel for a long time. my network speed has been like cut in half for some time now around 5000 when we normally get 8000 or so. a few weeks back we called to see if...
View ArticleZyxel C1100Z, and two old PK5001z, all three same issue?
I've got a somewhat new for us from the tech who helped modem. The modem is a Zyxel c1100Z, ment for out 25MB line. It works, no real issues until a couple days have passed or when its decided to throw...
View ArticleT-mobile/ASUS router drops connection, while C2000T holds it
I'm CenturyLink VDSL customer with bonded-pair service. In my opinion, Century doesn't have router with features I need (NAT loopback, advanced port forwarding, 5GHz WiFi...) So, I was using...
View ArticleTechnical reqs for 12mbps DSL? CenturyLink don't know
Unfortunately, I am not having any luck getting past clip board pasters. It's very obvious when their response doesn't come out of canned script and they always insist further assistance is only...
View Article[Qwest] DSL Vectoring
CenturyLink is doing DSL vectoring to their remote cabinets in the Des Moines area and I've seen it takes peoples lines down they would have to get a new modem or their modem would require a firmware...
View ArticleC2100T Transparent Bridge
I had a tech visit today and he was kind enough to give me a C2100T free of charge. I want to put it in transparent bridge, but when I do so, I just keep getting flashing DSL lights after resetting the...
View ArticleC1100Z Firmware Update
The following firmware update is available for the CenturyLink/Zyxel C1100Z modem/router: CZW003-4.12.010.16 http://internethelp.centurylink.com/internethelp/modems/C1100Z/firmware/CZW003-4.12.010.16.bin
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