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[BC] V1000h and Unblockus.com

Verizon.net?

reply to BCer
It says Verizon because I happened to be in the US when I posted.

So once again... does anyone know if I can substitute a different DSL Modem/Router for the V1000h and thereby gain control over the dns settings that Telus doesn't allow me to otherwise?

You can always put another gateway in front of the Actiontec, and configure the DNS settings on that one. You'll be double-NATting, but that doesn't cause too many issues. With dd-wrt, you can pull up a history of your WAN traffic usage, so if they start ubb, you'll know how much of your traffic is non-optik. (mine is not pretty)

Ok. Since I'm not using Optic TV, can't I just dispose of the Actiontec altogether? Two gateway's would be a little much.

The Actiontec is going to be your modem unless you have ETTS or GPON. No way around using it if you're on DSL.

Try and find one of these.
»www.zyxel.com/products_services/···html?t=p
or »www.billion.com/product/vdsl2/Bi···dem.html

This one has a router built in but it is a start

»www.pc-canada.com/item/P870H51AV2.html

I genuinely appreciate all the suggestions I'm getting.. but I'm getting a little confused. The bottom line is this. I don't like the Telus-supplied V1000h because I cannot change it's DNS settings. Why can't I simply disconnect it, put it back in it's box, and then substitute any retail-purchased Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router such as the Linksys X2000 for instance.

»home.cisco.com/en-eu/products/linksys/X2000

Since Telus does not even offer their Optic TV in my area, that is not a consideration at all. The only thing I am buying from them is DSL. Thanks in advance.

reply to BCer
Do you NEED the DNS really changed in the router? If all you need is one computer to use unblock-us, then change the DNS settings in just that one computer. All other devices will still use the DNS from the router.

This I do on my computers. Router is set to Telus DNS. My Linux PC uses OpenDNS. My laptop uses my company's DNS through VPN. My Asterisk server uses the router DNS. And so on...

Yes, you are correct d25m03p. And I have indeed changed DNS settings on just one computer in order to use unblockus as you suggest. But I also have a Roku and a Kindle Fire HD. DNS cannot be changed on either device. That's why I would like to be able to change the DNS settings at the Modem/Router instead.

reply to BCer
Which city?

Parksville

reply to BCer
There is no guarantee that Linksys X2000 will work with Telus' infrastructure.

reply to BCer
It depends on if you are using a ADSL2+ or VDSL2 port.

reply to BCer
I've entered unblock-us into my actiontec Modem.

I used the cfw .33

You have to turn on telnet fuctions, then telnet into the router and set the dns to what you want. Search around to find out how. It's in the forums and on google.

reply to BCer
Telus offers optik in parksville according to their website

I wonder if this thing is junk

»www.ebay.com/itm/Versa-Xpress-VD···27072a4f

*** edit

sorry that thing looks like its a point to point vdsl2 modem

"Telus offers optik in parksville according to their website"

Telus does offer Optik in most of Parksville.. but not on my street. I keep checking with them every 6 months or so on when it might be available. The only thing they have to say about it is that it won't be anytime soon. What's surprising about that is that Shaw offers both Cable TV and 50Mbps broadband on this same street. You would think that Telus would get off their butt and do something to compete with that. All they offer is 15Mbps DSL.

Why not bridge the V1000 and use your own router to set the DNS?

Sindows7,

Your idea would be the easiest solution. The reason I haven't attempted this is because of the mixed results I have read from others on this forum who attempted bridging the V1000h and ended up screwing up everything. Perhaps those who did have problems bridging just didn't know what they were doing. In any case.. I would now like to go ahead and try it. Correct me if I'm wrong.. but doesn't bridging the V1000h require the assistance of Telus? And just how enthusiastic can I expect them to be about helping me do this?