Qwest dsl modem setup

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Advanced modem setup options. Service Blocking : Allows you to select a device connected to your network and block specific Internet services. Website Blocking : Allows you to select a device connected to your network and block that device from accessing certain websites. Routing Dynamic Routing : Used if a gateway is set up behind the modem. Static Routing : Adds routers manually to the routing table.

If a change or a failure occurs between two statically defined nodes, traffic will not be rerouted and must wait for the failure to be resolved by the administrator.

Security Administrator Password : Prevents outsiders from accessing the firmware settings of the modem. IPv4 Firewall : Activating the firewall is optional. When the firewall is activated, security is enhanced, but some network functionality will be lost. You want to buy your own DSL modem, so you've looked through the modems they list as compatible but many are expensive, so now you're not sure if it's worth it. Notes and disclaimers: 1. While these instructions should work for all CenturyLink locations, I can't make promises for any service area but Las Vegas.

CenturyLink tech support would know more about that than I do. My modem is an Actiontec model GT Of those modems, the Actiontec GT series stands out as the most affordable. Search at eBay for GT, sort by price, and look at only buy-it-now items as I've done in the following link. Don't worry if the modem says it's for Qwest DSL service, since the Qwest firmware is what Century link recommends for their service anyway.

Even if the modem has "Qwest" painted right on the modem, that's still what you want. This will not impact your internet service.

Choose "Yes" or "No," then click "Continue. At this point, you can also check your modem's status lights to confirm that the installation is complete. If you want, you can create a free centurylink.

If you chose to create a centurylink. You will now be asked if you want to download the free antivirus software that comes with your CenturyLink High-Speed Internet service. If you don't already have a good antivirus and anti-malware program running on your computer, this is an important step. Click "Yes" to download, then follow the separate steps in the installer to install the software. Note: You may see "Norton" on your QuickConnect screen, but CenturyLink recently partnered with McAfee to provide you with free internet security protection.

Learn more about McAfee and download it here. You do not have to download antivirus software to complete the setup process; you can opt out, or do it anytime after you've activated your service. The next screen gives some instructions on how to get CenturyLink-provided software in the future using the installer.

You may want to note these instructions or bookmark this help article for future reference. Finally, you will be invited to go to My CenturyLink online create a username and password for your My CenturyLink account.

This login will allow you to manage your account online in the future through either the app or website. If you select "Yes," you will be shown the registration URL and reminded of your account number and billing zip code. You will need both of these to create your account.

You can now click "Done" to complete the QuickConnect installation process. Click on the correct section below for your model of modem to view a guide to the status lights. This model has a single status light ring on the front, which will change color as it goes through the initial installation process.

Once the power cord is plugged into the back of the modem, the bootup sequence will begin. Below are the status light behaviors you'll see when the modem is booting up. For full instructions on how to read the single status light on the C modem, visit our detailed guide. If you have any other model, including Actiontec, Technicolor, Zyxel and others, follow the guide below. Your modem may look different from the one pictured, but the lights will function in the same way. Look at the row of status lights on the back of your modem.

You're finished! If your internet light is green, you are connected to the internet. Now you can get online! You need to finish your setup. Usually this means you still need to accept the user agreement.

Have questions about the other lights on your modem? Visit our detailed guide on how to read the lights on your modem to troubleshoot your internet connection. Setting up new service? Please note that a phone jack is required to set up CenturyLink internet service in your home.

If you don't have a jack, chat with us to have one installed.