reduxtion
join:2005-10-09
Hibbing, MN
| Qwest DSL Modem Hi.
The ActionTech modem I got from Qwest just plain sucks. I'm looking for a DSL modem compatible with Qwest. Anyone have any recommendations?
I've had Qwest for only a few days now. I've just switched from Cable.
The DSL modem must have wireless capability, and hopefully have some kind of repeater component I can buy with it, or add on later. Thanks. | |
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metrodust
Hey Thats Mine
join:1999-12-10
Seattle, WA | Re: Qwest DSL Modem Cisco 678.. old but good | |
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christcorp
Premium
join:2001-05-21
Cheyenne, WY
 ·Bresnan Online
 ·VOIPo
| Please elaborate on the work "Sucks". While I find the actiontec's wireless capability lacking. Especially in range and stability, I think as a modem, with the most recent firmware, it is very stable and does a good job.
I use a Linksys wrt54gs wireless/4 port router after the actiontec. This takes care of my 4 wired computers and my 2 wireless. The wireless in the linksys is much better.
As recommended, you could go with a cisco 678. Some people loose quite a bit of upload bandwidth using the cisco. It's a hit or miss situation. There are quite a list of other modems available that work on qwest. I believe this forum has a listing of all of them. Basically though, those who aren't hard core cisco and nothing else will work, find the actiontec gt701 quite acceptable.
Let us know what about the gt701 you think sucks and maybe we can see if it's just a setting or two that can be changed. Don't mention wireless issues because we all agree that wireless sucks on it and anyone really interested in wireless and home networks usually add a wireless router, e.g. linksys, Netgear, D-Link to their setup. Later... Mike.... | |
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 | tncarey
join:2005-10-27
Portland, OR
| Re: Qwest DSL Modem I'm trying to set up remote desktop with the qwest actiontec modem and linksys wrt54g router but I can't seem to get it to work; I can remote from my laptop to desktop when I am within my home network, but can't remote in when I am away from home using my computer at work; all computers use XP Pro | |
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RevMortis
I Hear Dead Silicon
Premium
join:2005-05-10
Saint Paul, MN
 ·Qwest.net
| I have yet to find a modem currently available on the market that is truely incompatible with Qwest service. Granted, Qwest only officially supports a select few modems.
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The trick is to make sure that you can update the VPI and VCI settings. If I remember correctly, it's 32 and 0 for Qwest.
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Has anyone actually found one that is incompatible?
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AthlGrond
Premium,MVM
join:2002-04-25
Aurora, CO
·Comcast
| Re: Qwest DSL Modem said by RevMortis  :I have yet to find a modem currently available on the market that is truely incompatible with Qwest service. Granted, Qwest only officially supports a select few modems. * The trick is to make sure that you can update the VPI and VCI settings. If I remember correctly, it's 32 and 0 for Qwest. * Has anyone actually found one that is incompatible? * -Mortis Good point on the VPI and VCI settings!
All CAP only modems are incompatible with new accounts at Qwest. The Cisco 675 (for example).
So the modem must support DMT.
Anyone else care to add some other known requirements...?
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| | reduxtion
join:2005-10-09
Hibbing, MN
| Re: Qwest DSL Modem Sucks, meaning not what I was used to before when I used Cable. You've already mentioned short wireless range. I also wanted a web interface that was more straight forward. All the threads I had to read through to get port forwarding to work is testament to bad design on Actiontec's part. I know I'm not going to be going in it when I have it all set up, but right now, I know I don't have it all set up. What took me minutes to port-forward, QoS, MAC filtering, etc on my wireless router, I still don't understand on Actiontec's modem. I still have no idea how to block the internet from the web interface and telnet. Even with the supposed "firewall" on, it wasn't blocked. I'm sure that has already been answered on this board, but I have yet to find it. I don't disagree when you say as a modem, it works great. I'm sure it does it's job well (it's what I am currently using), but it doesn't suit what I am looking for ... wireless with an optional repeater addon capability, 4 port switch, an easy and simple interface.
Anyway, the discussion seems to be going well. I'd like to hear what everybody else says. Thanks to all that replied. | |
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| | NormanS
Premium,MVM
join:2001-02-14
San Jose, CA
·Pacific Bell - SBC
| said by AthlGrond :Good point on the VPI and VCI settings! All CAP only modems are incompatible with new accounts at Qwest. The Cisco 675 (for example). So the modem must support DMT. Anyone else care to add some other known requirements...? So. On the off-chance that I have can make the move into Qwest territory, I can use my SpeedStream 4100?
G.dmt modulation
VPI/VCI can be changed to 0/32 (currently 0/35)
Protocol can be changed to PPPoA (currently PPPoE)
Just curious.
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adsldude
always learning
Premium,Ex-Mod 2003-9
join:2000-11-10
Colorado
1 edit | Re: Qwest DSL Modem said by NormanS :So. On the off-chance that I have can make the move into Qwest territory, I can use my SpeedStream 4100? Yes if your 4100 has the PPPoA compliant firmware.
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I use or have used many of the Cabletron/Efficient Networks/Siemens devices with Qwest service. I'm currently using the 5930.
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| dynodb
Premium,VIP
join:2004-04-21
Minneapolis, MN
| said by RevMortis :The trick is to make sure that you can update the VPI and VCI settings. If I remember correctly, it's 32 and 0 for Qwest. Close. It's VPI 0, VCI 32, with a few exceptions for certain ISPs- for AOL (eww) customers it's 0.35; can't remember if Earthlink is the same or not. Probably 99% of Qwest ADSL customers are going to be set at 0.32 though. | |
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| dkrenik
join:2003-02-03
Louisville, CO | As I'm a new Qwest DSL customer, can I add my Linksys wireless router to the Actiontec modem supplied by Qwest?
Where may I find info on the supported modems for Qwest DSL?
Many thanks | |
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bbier
Retired G.I., Member T.V.R.W.C.
Premium
join:2000-11-25
Centralia, WA | Re: Qwest DSL Modem Ahhh...so that is how you do it. I was ripping hair over this trying to make it work....thanks | |
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jaybe69
@qwest.net
| Any suggestions on this issue? I've set up my dsl modem (by Actiontech), with Qwest service, but my Internet access only works with the ethernet cable connected to the powerbook. It is a wireless modem, but I cannot get the laptop to recognize the signal. Is it a setup step I missed? I have used my laptop in other places with a wireless signal broadcast, and it automatically recognizes it. Otherwise, service has been great. Just hoping to be able to roam around while connected, without having to plug in. Thanks,
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Suffering
Retrovertigo
Premium,VIP
join:2004-03-06
127.0.0.1
clubs:
| Re: Qwest DSL Modem jaybe69: try putting a $ symbol in front of your wep key. Most things apple does VERY well... for some reason they feel the need to be novel when it comes to wireless.
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jaybe69
@ch2m.com | Re: Qwest DSL Modem Vinyl rocks, beer rolls, and you are a rock star. I will try it! Thanks,
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Mohan108
@iauq.com | I have a brand new unused modem received from Qwest. If you want to buy write me on mohand1@epatra.com
Thanks
Mohan. | |
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ADent
join:2002-12-05
Denver, CO | MicroCenter sells the Zoom X5 for $79. | |
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reduxtion
join:2005-10-09
Hibbing, MN
| I have purchased a Netgear DG834G to replace my Actiontec modem. It works great ... when it works. The connecion constantly gets disconnected, and thus I get disconnected via the wireless and the DSL connection itself. What is happening? Is there something I need to do to stop this? | |
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| | reduxtion
join:2005-10-09
Hibbing, MN | Re: Qwest DSL Modem Yes I have and now it works great. It was pretty hard to get since it was barely online to surf web pages. | |
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WannaBB
join:2005-07-21
Olympia, WA
| Welcome to the club! I have the NetGear DG834 with the latest firmware and it is rock-solid. It typically stays connected for one month at a time.
Of course, it isn't "supported" by Qwest. So you need to keep an Actiontec or Cisco around just for those rare occasions when you need to convince Qwest that "they" have a problem. | |
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JLe2k
join:2003-08-10
Portland, OR | would a msn 1000 flashed modem to a smc 7401bra work? its very customizable it seems X) | |
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join:2004-02-10
USA | Re: Qwest DSL Modem I have three smc 7401bra on Qwest.
Uptime is measured in years. | |
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