Actiontec MI424WR as 2nd router on CenturyLink DSL LAN
My LAN is on CenturyLink DSL through a ZyXEL PK5001Z router. The primary router is too far away from a 2nd house on the property to provide reliable wifi. There's a long run of CAT 5 ethernet from a...
View ArticleHuge CRC and FEC errors; unsure how to proceed.
My ping and connectivity has been shit and i'm pretty sure I have this to blame. After 8 hours..yeah. Nothing is helping. I've connected directly to the NID and I have received the same exact...
View Article[Embarq] SPF Soft Failure
Since last Thursday afternoon I've been seeing this whenever postfix sends an email to either myself as a log snip or reports spam to 'uce.gov'. AFAICT this does not affect the sending of these...
View Article[Qwest] DSL service downgraded by CenturyLink
My sister has CenturyLink DSL. She signed up with them two years ago when the Comcast cable on her street became too unreliable (whole other story!). The fastest download service available was 7Mbps,...
View ArticleA few questions that I've had for a few months...
I've had a few questions pile up over the past few months. Most I was able to answer, some, not so much regarding CenturyLink stuff. First question, about the DSLAM/Remote that I am connected to! It...
View ArticleCenturylink modem
Hi there! I am being charged $109.49 by Centurylink for not returning the modem and I specifically remember mailing it in the box provided by Centurylink back in May when I had cancelled my service. I...
View Article[CenturyTel] Upgraded bandwidth - lots disconnect - low speed
Good evening gurus! I've been Centurylink for over two years at this house. I had a lower DSL speed but a few weeks ago upgraded to 40Mbps down and 20Mbps up. Since the order was completed, I lose...
View Article[Qwest] Albuquerque routers having problems
The Albuquerque main router is having stuttering issues. Fast, slow, stop. Hopefully CL will do something. My dsl dslam is ok but everything upsteam is pathetic.
View Article[CenturyTel] Centurylink 660r-F1
I'm having an issue with my Centurylink 660R-F1 and Linksys E2500 and can't figure out which one is causing the problem. I have the modem set to bridge mode and the linksys is set to dhcp which seems...
View ArticleDownload firmware for Zyxel Q100?
Hi, I've recently acquired a Qwest-branded Zyxel Q100 modem. The current version of the firmware on the modem is QZQ002-4.2.001.1-Q100. According to Qwest's homepage:...
View ArticleCenturyLink did the upgrades but will not provide faster service.
Looks like CenturyLink did bring us out of our bandwidth exhaust but will not be providing any speed bumps for Galena, OH. I apologize to all I got excited about it and was just fed a bunch of crap as...
View ArticleStreaming services are poor during evening times
I have a 25/2 package that runs 25/2 at all times(via speedtest, ookla, CL test, comcast... If I run testmy.net it will peak at 14 down and average 10...). The local tech and I got the FEC RS errors to...
View Article[Embarq] PK5001z Bridging Issue
Hi All: I bridge my PK5001z to eliminate the obvious double NAT problem. From factory defaults, bridging isn't a problem - however, any time my modem loses power, it's impossible to regain an internet...
View Article[CenturyTel] C2000A Firmware archives
Does anyone have a link to C2000A firmware. I recently upgraded to the latest firmware CAH004-31.30L.69 and I don't like the performance now. I can't find a link to go back to my old firmware.
View ArticleIs this a joke?
I was quoted DSL from CenturyLink today: 4mb/512kb = 77.81 a month. Is this a freaking joke? We are in Galesville, WI.
View ArticleI need a new modem, help?
I currently have 12mbps internet with centrylink, and have the pk5000. Is there a better modem to use?
View ArticleQ1000z not connecting to CL
Hi everyone. Been reading many, many threads here and you guys knowknow what you're taking about. I have a 40m service plan with CL. Suppose to be turned on 2 days ago. I I purchased a q1000z from ebay...
View Article[CenturyTel] "Just do it." Already. -Hurry up and fit our houses w/ 1gbps now!
Is anyone else pissed off with CL's commercials regarding 1gbps service in your area. Like Minneapolis for say? Well I am. I keep seeing commercials, but nothing to show for it. Why cant reps be...
View Article10meg to 25 - I think I screwed up!
Not asking for help just want to vent for a bit. Faster speeds just came to my area, but my speeds are actually slower than before. Originally, I had 10/768 and the speeds were spot on, day or night....
View Article[CenturyTel] Fastpath
So, my line went from interleave to fastpath without me asking Is this a sign of a potential upgrade ?
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