[Embarq] Problems in NC?
I have a bonded pair 20mb/2mb and for the last day or so it's been about 10mb and less than 1mb up. Anyone else seeing this or other slow speeds before I begin the complaint process? We're on a...
View ArticleLoss of connection around the same time for a few days.
I just have a few basic questions to make my life a little easier. Modem: PK5001Z from CenturyLink I am aware that when my Internet light is flashing green to red that my modem is searching for a WAN...
View ArticleCentury Link Awful Upload Speed
Is there a tier of access that allows a faster upload speed? I will not argue that Century Link has done well for me for downloads. But as I begin to upload videos to youtube and skype, the upload...
View ArticleHigh ping during online gaming- Can't change Dsl settings
I tried calling they reported no issues, my download and upload speeds are within the advertised range so I need to handle this myself. I've tried pm'ing Embarq_Joey as well as brutismax but the...
View ArticleActiontec PK5001A-have to reset to default a lot
I have Century Link DSL in a vacation condo so I am not on site much of the time. My modem is an Actiontec PK5001A that I purchased from them. I depend on the internet for my remote thermostat...
View Article[CenturyTel] Slow connection to outgoing mail server
I've been trying to send outgoing mail to port 587 at mail.hover.com for the past several weeks. The connection takes about 30 seconds before the mail is sent. I've been in touch with hover (Tucows)...
View ArticleCL setting up CLEC prefixes in their own ILEC service areas
Recently I noticed that, in very rural former Qwest areas in Nebraska which couldn't possibly be gaining new landline subscribers, Centurylink is actually adding many prefixes (or at least,...
View ArticleHigh Latency/Lag Spikes
I am in central Missouri with a 5MB plan. Recently, i've been getting high latency at peak hours (7-10) along with consistent lag spikes throughout the day. My modem is the awful c1000a which is in...
View ArticleDSL disconnects if I have Voicemails
I have POTS telephone service with CenturyLink, formerly Qwest. On the same line I have DSL through an Actiontec Q1000 modem/router with proper splitters. About once a week or so, usually first thing...
View Article[Embarq] Centurylink 660 Modem Stuck In Walled Garden After Some Time
I just got new DSL service at my house, the service works for a little while then it redirects me to the welcome page. I tried going through the process, but it always fails. I have called tech support...
View ArticleCouldnt get Bonded DSl getting second dsl line installed!
Is there a way to hookup these two diff dsl lines to share same download speed? I have a Asus RT68 Router running Tomato firmware. Thanks
View Article[CenturyTel] Frequent Disconnects with CenturyLink
A while back (almost a month ago) my DSL provided by CenturyLink has started to cut out a lot for a few seconds each time then comes back. I think I've done everything I can on my end to try and remedy...
View Article[Qwest] Q1000 ADSL noise clamping?
So I think my mountain bell copper plant bit the dust on Friday (big freeze-thaw-freeze again) CL has a tech scheduled out here for Monday morning. Until then, I'm stuck on my speed-capped Sprint...
View ArticleReplacing stock westell modem
Rather than purchasing a secondary device and placing it in bridge mode what devices can I replace my westell with that are wireless N and adsl compatible
View Article[Embarq] Bonded DSL Worth Getting?
I received a flier in the mail from Centurylink stating that faster speeds were available in my area, up to 20Mbps. I confirmed that the 20Mbps was offered via bonded pairs. Currently I have the 10Mbps...
View Article[Qwest] New Wireless Access Point or Powerline Adapter
I just got Centurylink 40 down / 20 up..but the wireless modem was installed in the basement utility room so connection upstairs and 2nd floor gets weak and slow. Should I hook up a powerline adapter...
View Article[CenturyTel] CenturyLink Technicolor C2000T Sequential Port Forwarding?
:D I had NO difficulty defining sequential port forwarding (i.e. one port per device) with my PK5001Z but the Technicolor complains that violates a rule? I supposedly have escalated my problem with...
View ArticleCenturyLink degrading my bandwidth to force me to change my modem
For the past three years I've been using an Actiontec GT701D modem, not the best but has been glitch free for a 7Mb connection with CenturyLink. I recently noticed a drop in the results of my speed...
View Article[CenturyTel] Got Fiber to the House Thanks CenturyLink
So I had CenturyLink back in the day after they refused for many years to upgrade my area, so I went with the cable company and was very pleased. Over the past few months I noticed them putting fiber...
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