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by Trillium
Thu May 18, 2017 1:19 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Replacement for dying Actiontec PK 5000
Replies: 11
Views: 18151

I tried CL again today to see if I could get the username and password for PPP setting up a new modem/router. It turns out the gal at CL yesterday who told me to get any VDSL2+ was wrong. So that makes more sense that I really need a ADSL2+ is what I was told today. She also could see that no ...
by Trillium
Thu May 18, 2017 10:14 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Replacement for dying Actiontec PK 5000
Replies: 11
Views: 18151

Well I posted help on another forum and someone made some good points on this. They said that since I was using an Actiontec PK5000 which is an ADSL that I should stick with that type not what CL just told me of a VDSL2+. The suggestion was a ADSL2+ and more specifically a Netgear. I see Best Buy ...
by Trillium
Thu May 18, 2017 12:20 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Replacement for dying Actiontec PK 5000
Replies: 11
Views: 18151

Well I did try the username and blank password you suggested but it didn't work but worth a try. I am pretty sure it was changed by the IP and I was locked out. I was not doing anything with the modem but checking on my speed of the dsl. So this is more mind games with CL. I tried the ipconfig and ...
by Trillium
Wed May 17, 2017 5:25 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Replacement for dying Actiontec PK 5000
Replies: 11
Views: 18151

Well I gave it a go with CL and it was about what I thought it would be. Have no idea if what they did tell me is true. They said that any VDSL2+ will work for my type of dsl. I got transferred 3 times and finally talked to Tech Support and she was clueless really. They will not admit to locking the ...
by Trillium
Wed May 17, 2017 2:05 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Replacement for dying Actiontec PK 5000
Replies: 11
Views: 18151

Replacement for dying Actiontec PK 5000

I would first like to thank the admins for the helpful info they provide on these old units. I had a hard time finding what the specs were for my old PK5000 but was able to find it here at Speed Guide.

Based on this spec info I must have a ADSL with CenturyLink.

My PK5000 wireless functionality ...