RevMortis
I Hear Dead Silicon
Premium
join:2005-05-10
Saint Paul, MN
 ·Qwest.net
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Re: Qwest DSL Modem
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
| 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
| 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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dynodb
Premium,VIP
join:2004-04-21
Minneapolis, MN
| reply to RevMortis
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 | reply to RevMortis
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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IceWindius
join:2004-03-11
Montana | Yes, many people do this as I have with my past Linksys and my current D-Link 4300 by doing DMZing
»US West/Qwest DSL »How Do I Put A Router In My 701g's DMZ? |
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AthlGrond
Premium,MVM
join:2002-04-25
Aurora, CO
·Comcast
| reply to dkrenik
said by dkrenik :Where may I find info on the supported modems for Qwest DSL? The supported modems are:
Actiontec® GT701-wg
Actiontec® 1520 and 1524
Intel® PRO/DSL 3200
Intel® PRO/DSL 2200
Cisco® 675/678
Arescom® NetDSL 800
Accton® DSL 1000
Of these I think they are primarily only distributing the Actiontec® GT701.
If you would like to see a list of all of the modems that people have gotten to work with Qwest DSL you can find that here: »US West/Qwest DSL »What end-user devices work with Qwest ADSL?
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bbier
Retired G.I., Member T.V.R.W.C.
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join:2000-11-25
Centralia, WA | reply to IceWindius
Ahhh...so that is how you do it. I was ripping hair over this trying to make it work....thanks |
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NormanS
Premium,MVM
join:2001-02-14
San Jose, CA
·Pacific Bell - SBC
| reply to AthlGrond
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 | 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.
»subscriber.communications.siemen···00.shtml
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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jaybe69
@qwest.net
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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,
jaybe |
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Suffering
Retrovertigo
Premium,VIP
join:2004-03-06
127.0.0.1
clubs:
| 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
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