Centurylink specifies using a modem for their internet service. Used a previous Netgear router for service with no problems. Will this work by itself?
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If I'm understanding correctly, you're asking if this is the only thing you'd need to have wireless? Technically no, since it has to be paired up with a modem.
1136241
Usually a modem will be necessary, and definitely if you're getting internet via coax cable.
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I think this link will explain it real well for you. The Net gear N450 provides the wireless interface between your computer and the modem. Great router fo the money since most computer can only do b/g/n protocol. Very few can do A/C so wait a couple years to buy a A/C router. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct;=j&q;=&esrc=s&source;=web&cd;=1&cad;=rja&uact;=8&ved;=0CB4QFjAA&url;=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Fencyclopedia%2Fterm%2F63628%2Fmodem-vs-router&ei;=MnEOVJ7AK5TcoASpyIGIAw&usg;=AFQjCNHZmqhvxKQLyT-oJreij3Ihlf4k3A&sig2;=JbxJymrVNniI9Xm_iZeMMw&bvm;=bv.74894050,d.cGU
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Yes, you would also need the modem. The internet provider I am currently using provided the modem, but I needed to purchase the router - so it is not "all in one".
267911
Yes, including 1 yr. service. Device is incompatible with CenturyLink routers. If you use another company for Internet, shouldn't be a problem.
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Superior Yes in some respects/features : Works with NO! One of the Features at the top of this listed listed by Amazon/NetGear reads "Does not support AT&T; U-verse and CenturyLink VDSL" ~ RHF
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Don't know the details of your setup, but I've been using Actiontec M1000 DSL modem with my Centurylink (formally Qwest) DSL 20Mbps service for several years now. I use its NAT and port forwarding features. I have other wireless routers, so I don't use the extra, add-on wireless router capabilities of the Actiontec M1000. It is my main router between my home LAN. and the DSL WAN and the Internet.
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No you need the modem that Comcast provides, it's a lot bigger with a different config. This one quit after a couple of months use and they would not refund my money just offered another junk one like it.
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What you have to do is to call your Internet provider, if the Netgear is compatible to its service. As for me i called AT&T.;
802190
Hi. This is a router only. Do you need a modem-router? Let us know and we will do our best to help.
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No, you do not have to use this router for CenturyLink Service, However For Optimal Results It Is Recommended. Also keep in mind the the pk4001z operates as a modem and router so if you get your own router make sure you have a modem as well.
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It is compatible with your CenturyLink modem. Not directly from the phone line. You must connect your CLink router via Ethernet, then it works just like any other Router. We have had good success with this Router.. Firmware upgrades have made a big difference, losing connection with WiFi items was a problem at first, but not anymore.
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My experience was with AT&T; DSL so I can't say for certain how it will work with Centurylink.
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I used a Netgear Router but my understanding about how it works is that any brand of router should work. Bruce
432888
I just did research on this and you can but you can only use it as a rauter not a modem for centurylink
178046
AT&T didn't give you a modem? And this netgear router works great with any modem!
37879
depending on what your set up is. like my house has a adsl2+ cable, so any modem that was compatible with that cable would work. you would have to call century link and find out what type of cable you have in your house.
1880750
Yes, I am using it with Centurylink. Works better than the junk they supplied to us.
958253
My ISP is Century Link and the Netgear DGN3500 works well with that DSL service. Request the highest possible rate in your area from Century Link to get the fastest service.