New VDSL2 Modems from Netgear
Netgear has long made third party ADSL and ADSL2+ modems that have worked well on CenturyLink circuits. They don't explicitly say "CenturyLink" on the pages for their two newest modems, the D6400 and...
View ArticleCenturylink DSL out in Bellingham, WA since 3pm Saturday
We had a big windstorm and DSL has been out since Saturday afternoon. Tech support reported 24-48 hours to restoration when I called late Saturday. Power was restored at my house Saturday afternoon....
View Article[CenturyTel] Century Link-From Madness to Hysteria
We were just moving to a new apartment. It seemed simple enough. I called Century Link to transfer the service to the new place, gave them a date and...fell into endless darkness. Like a Max Payne...
View Article[Embarq] Sent in a complaint to the FCC
About a month ago I sent in a complaint and just now got a reply. Of course it was what I expected. I am in an extremely oversold area. Lie #1 - CL has no record of technical issues in my area. I have...
View ArticleAbsolutely furious at the moment
So, I was all set to have 1000mb service at my house. Everything looked good, ordered it on 8/4 set install for 8/17 and was happy. The installer comes out yesterday and asks me if anyone has been out...
View ArticleTalktous no longer responding
Hello again, ***Please read first. I have no intentions on upsetting anyone and I really don't enjoy writing this as I have other things to do. This is not meant to allow others to bash centurylink....
View ArticleC2000T and Apple Airport configuration
I have a new C2000T gateway installed but would like to continue using my Apple Airport both for wireless and additional LAN ports. I have the Airport WAN port connected to a C2000T LAN port with the...
View Article"StaticIP" in LAN device session?
Every now and then i notice "StaticIP" in my list of sessions. why does this happen? i know it usually happens when i run bit torrent but that is not the case and i am certain i am not infected with a...
View ArticleTech Help on ULM and Structured Wire Cabinet
I am looking for information on how the universal line module(ULM) works for DSL service. In my basement all the phone lines are cat5e and have been what appears to be chained together just for phone...
View Article[Prism TV] HOWTO: Use pfSense with CenturyLink FTTH and Prism TV in Seattle
Hi all, I want to share how I configured my pfSense system to work with my Prism TV service in Seattle, WA, in case any one else was interested in doing so as well. I had Prism TV installed yesterday...
View ArticleNew router or all in one?
I am getting ready to cut cable and go all online. To do that, I need to get faster Internet and a new modem or router to provide that speed. What would be better, getting a router and bridging it with...
View ArticleCenturyLink leaving town?
Need to return my DSL modem to CL. Got a new one of my own. Monthly lease just got too expensive. Last week I used their web chat to ask where to return it so I can get a receipt. Wife just went there...
View Article45 days to get service activated in Twin Cities area
I'm going to be giving Centurylink a chance, its not starting out on a good foot. I was given an activation date of Oct 16th....... How does the company expect to survive if it takes a month and a half...
View ArticleFixed Problem of Netflix Not Playing On ROKU!
Got a new up-to-date Roku! I got an email from Roku saying my old Roku box made before 2011 was becoming obsolete and would need to be replaced or it was going to stop working so I went over to Frys...
View Article[Qwest] Century Link PPPoE on ASUS RT-N66U
Recently got Centurylink fiberoptic in Seattle. I have been renting their router and want to get rid of it and have been trying to replace it with my ASUS RT-N66U dark knight. I am running ddwrt...
View ArticleFrequent Modem Restarts
hello, searched this forum and found that this is a semi common problem and i'm hoping that i can get some help with my DSL issue here. First off this is not the first time this has happened, first...
View ArticleModem settings for upgrade from 7 mbps to 12.
I am having trouble getting my old modem up and running after a move and speed upgrade. There are a number of variables but I think I've eliminated most of them. Last week I moved to a new home about...
View ArticleUpdated Minneapolis speed test map
I re-ran the addresses contained in the map in this thread: http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r29723767-Minneapolis-Centurylink-Speed-map-Including-Fiber-rollout- (Direct link:...
View ArticleCL Added voice without my consent
I have had a naked DSL line with CL for almost 3 years now - only thing available in my area. For that entire time I was paying them with a check - I just liked to see my bill in person and respond to...
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