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Not to be a "cop out" But what I would do is contact century link first (or look it up online) find their requirements (what frequency, what protocol does it require DHCP or MIMO or perhaps a static address) and once you have that info look for a router that supports the specs Centurylink demands. everything will "most likely" work once configured, however, certain companies such as Comcast can be very unforgiving, as an example if you don't get the EXACT DOCSIS 3.0 modem that Comcast is using it simply won't work. I know it's probably not the answer you were looking for but it looks like this will require some research for you to be sure.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The only reason I can think of that Internet Service Providers (ISPs) tell us consumers to get certain routers is because they get kickbacks from those companies for pushing their products, because with very few exceptions, if any, you can use almost any router with any ISP. In fact, I can't think of a single router that can't be used with my cable company (Comcast), and I'm sure it's the same with the rest. Once the signal comes through the ISPs modem, the first device their cable/phone line/fiber, etc. attaches to from outside the house, it is in a format that every router can understand. All you need to take into consideration are things like, how many devices will be "attached" to my router, what kind of activity will I be doing (movies, music, gaming, heavy downloads/uploads, etc.), how big is my house and will it reach all corners well enough? Once you've answered questions such as these, just buy the router you want and hook it up. In the extremely unlikely chance that it doesn't work with your system, return it and buy a different one, but like I said, that is very unlikely. If you need help hooking it all up and getting it operational, it should come with a user's manual (maybe online), and YouTube is a GREAT resource for things like this. If you can't learn to do something from YouTube, you're not paying attention. Good luck and I hope this helps.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.This is a router. As long as you have a modem, you would be able to connect your modem to the router, and use it. If you have an all in one device (modem with a router), you should disable to router function when using an OnHub (or any other wireless router).
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, this is a router, not a modem. You will plug the Centurylink modem into the WAN port of this router. You still need a Centurylink compatible modem.
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