dishNET Wireline through CenturyLink.
Hey all We currently have DSL internet through a local ISP using CenturyLink's line and equipment. I have lots of online accounts using the e-mail I have with local ISP and have a retired aunt that...
View Article[Qwest] High Ping Times
Hi Everyone, Lately it seems every time it rains, I experience high ping times (after the 1st hop for the modem). I'll called tech support, but they said nothing looks to be wrong with the line &...
View ArticleWonderful Customer Service
Today, April 25, 2014, I was having problems with my wireless not being adequate and Michael was so helpful, informed, and VERY patient. He not only helped me with my problem, he improved it and found...
View ArticleMy Century link 5mbit
Used to be we were actually able to stream media (sigh) This screen capture sums things up.. Howard
View Article[CenturyTel] New dsl customer needs more wireless reach
Century link just hooked me up with a Zyxel Pk 5001Z and a crucial computer doesn't pick up the signal (even though the tech said it should). I own an Asus RT-N66U Dark Knight N router with a high gain...
View Article[CenturyTel] Newbie
New to DSL. Got everything set up OK. My question: Is it all right to leave my modem from CenturyLink 'on' all the time?
View ArticleNot able to browse
So yesterday afternoon we lost the ability to browse the web. Funny thing is, that we can ping out and tracert out with relatively low numbers, less the 30 on CTL lines, then over 50 on Comcast and...
View Article[CenturyTel] dsl modem speeds
I am having a problem with dsl speeds. CL says they are giving me 10mg download, but modem only register's 8mg.. I replaced the modem and was getting 10m, but then the modem started doing the same...
View ArticleZyxel PK5000Z requires reboot every two days for wireless devices
Every couple of days one or more of my wireless devices cannot connect. I must unplug and reboot the modem / router to allow these devices to reconnect to the wireless network. Any ideas on how to...
View Article[CenturyTel] Returning customer, billing issues x2
We had CL phone service in Florida back when it was Embarq (we were supposedly too far away for DSL). Due to the ever-escalating monthly costs, we dropped it a number of years ago. We had been with a...
View ArticleJust reduced speed due to cost now my speed is 35% of plan
I had a 40 MB plan, modem was saying i had a 25 MB connection with centurylink, but after the first year the cost doubled. So I called to reduce the speed to 20 MB to save money, but now my modem is...
View ArticleNeed a CL compatible MODEM only - not a router, no wifi, no NAT
We are new to CenturyLink and have run into problems already - and haven't even got it set up. The modems they offer all have wifi, Network Address Translation, etc. They sent a ZyXel C1000z. All I...
View Article[CenturyTel] Configure DSL with Win Live Mail
Does CenturyLink DSL work with Windows Live Mail (Windows 7)? I like their email page, but I had become accustomed to Windows Live Mail.
View ArticleATM vs. PTM in CL-land w/ non-supported modem (i.e. ZyXEL VSG1432)
Hello, I ran into a discovery that the configuration you may have been using all along with your CenturyLink-supported modem will not necessarily work with a non-CL-supported modem, and that you may...
View ArticleCenturyLink Service in Marana AZ
Hi, I've had CenturyLink internet at our location for almost 10 years now, and it's been pretty good for the last couple years or so, after some rough years of service. It's the only major provider of...
View ArticleCentury Link Modem
I am in the process of switching to CenturyLink DSL from a Verizon internet air card. I jumped the gun and purchased a Cisco Linksys EA4500 smart router without doing my homework and now need a...
View ArticleEmail , Please help!
My email will not release, And it is just trying to load and eventually not responding. Slow, cant receive or send email!
View ArticleOdd Disconnect Issue
Hello all, I've been having a disconnect issue for the last few months that seems to be weather/temp related. Sounds strange I know. Whenever temps drop into the 40's or below, I get frequent...
View Article2 DSL Connections
I currently have one Century Link phone line with DSL. Today I signed up for another DSL connection at my house. The thought is that I will have my own DSL service and my wife will have hers. The rep...
View ArticlePair Conditioning and Line Taps
How come on the U-verse forum they are always talking about their techs having to do pair conditioning and splice and tap removals in order to the get the lines conditioned properly for their HSI...
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