Alternative to Century Link DSL Combo Modem/Router

[daynick]

Hello. We have Centurylink DSL with a download of 17 MPBS. I am trying to use the following:

Wireless Setup: Wireless Schedule Utilities: Web Activity Log

Advanced setup: (No Secure WIFI) Access Scheduler; Service Blocking; Website Blocking (device)


Century link modem router combos mess up using those features. For example, if I try to set the Access Scheduler on my daughter so she is cut off around 1 AM it causes all of the connected devices to be cut off.

Also, the Web Activity Log is not good it contains jargon I can’t decipher and does not have a good history.

Also, when I use the Wireless Schedule to turn off the entire wifi at lets say 12 midnight before it is even that time it cuts all connected devices off.

Would anyone please know of a modem / router combo or a modem / router via bridge etc. that might achieve this?

Thank you.

 

[bbunge]

You will be better off bridging the CenturyLink Modem/Router and using another router to service your network. I usually recommend Asus routers as they have Parental controls that work for many. A good Asus AX class router would do you well I was on CenturyLink DSL and used an AC66U_B1 which is now not supported.

 

[daynick]

You will be better off bridging the CenturyLink Modem/Router and using another router to service your network. I usually recommend Asus routers as they have Parental controls that work for many. A good Asus AX class router would do you well I was on CenturyLink DSL and used an AC66U_B1 which is now not supported.

Thank you. Could you please recommend a DSL modem that would work well with the Asus AX router? And if not too much trouble could you please recommend which Asus AX you think would be best? I want to ditch the old unit I have and start over. Thank you very much either way and thanks for your helpful response.

 

[bbunge]

Thank you. Could you please recommend a DSL modem that would work well with the Asus AX router? And if not too much trouble could you please recommend which Asus AX you think would be best? I want to ditch the old unit I have and start over. Thank you very much either way and thanks for your helpful response.

You can keep the CenturyLink modem/router, turn off the WIFI, set it to bridge mode and hey presto...just a modem. Look at the name plate of your modem/router and go to the CenturyLinh web page to search for how to bridge your device. Once that is done it is a simple matter to connect your new router with an Ethernet cable and set the new router up.

Something like an RT-AX5400 would work. If you are near a Best Buy they have a lower end RT-AX1800 that would work for you.

 

[daynick]

Thank you very much.

 

[Tech9]

Get the RT-AX5400 as budget option. AX1800 models have limited firmware features.

 

[NoLight]

If you have a C3000z or C4000BG/C4000BZ you already have a dual bond DSL modem, so you can't get any faster speeds. You'll just need to get your PPPoE credentials from phone/chat support. here is a guide for fiber but it's the same setup

https://www.reddit.com/r/QuantumFiber/comments/1f8hypq/having_trouble_with_your_lumen_internet_not