CenturyLink Fiber configuration assistance [RT-AX88U]

[The_Great_Writ]

Hello,

After many hours spent researching the issue, I still have not been able to properly configure my router. CenturyLink provided a username and password as well as the following information:

• VLAN: 201

• Multiplexer = LLC

• VPI = 0

• VCI = 32

The problem seems to pertain to VPI, VPI, and/or Multiplexer settings. I have been unable to find anything referencing where these options can be found.

Could someone PLEASE point me to a guide? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[ColinTaylor]

Maybe this can help:

https://dougrathbone.com/blog/2018/...connect-to-a-centurylink-gigabit-gpon-service

 

[The_Great_Writ]

Maybe this can help:

https://dougrathbone.com/blog/2018/...connect-to-a-centurylink-gigabit-gpon-service

Thanks so much, I'll check it out right now.

 

[ColinTaylor]

It's not shown in that article, but the first step is to configure the WAN Connection Type as PPPoE and enter your username and password.

 

[The_Great_Writ]

It's not shown in that article, but the first step is to configure the WAN as PPPoE and enter your username and password.

Yes, then the problem seems to be in relation to VPI, VPI, and/or Multiplexer settings. I have been unable to find anything referencing where these options can be found.

 

[ColinTaylor]

Yes, then the problem seems to be in relation to VPI, VPI, and/or Multiplexer settings. I have been unable to find anything referencing where these options can be found.

Those need to be set on the modem that your Asus' WAN port is connected to. The RT-AX88U does not have a built-in modem so you still need a device for that.

 

[The_Great_Writ]

Those need to be set on the modem that your Asus' WAN port is connected to. The RT-AX88U does not have a built-in modem so you still need a device for that.

I just have the ONT CenturyLink provided. I was under the impression a Bridge might be necessary.

 

[Makaveli]

How does the isp provide this service?

Is this just Ethernet to your unit? or address?

Fiber from an ONT in a Gpon setup?

Is there a ISP provided modem?

How is it hooked up to your Router?

 

[ColinTaylor]

It looks like you need to log into your modem and configure it for "Transparent Bridging".

https://www.centurylink.com/home/he...3000z/access-advanced-setup/wan-settings.html

 

[The_Great_Writ]

How does the isp provide this service.

Is this just Ethernet to your unit? or address?

Is there a ISP provided modem?

Initially CenturyLink refused to install fiber service in my condo (28 unit older construction) although the homes next door already had fiber service. I found a few emails to complain and CenturyLink's Director of Operations for Northern America followed up with me. Eventually they wired the entire building with true fiber lines at no cost. There are two separate fiber receivers placed on either side of the building. From each of the two points, 14 each individual fiber lines are run directly into each unit via ONT boxes.

 

[skeal]

You could use the IPTV settings in manual and add the VPN information there. Reboot and see what happens.

 

[The_Great_Writ]

It looks like you need to log into your modem and configure it for "Transparent Bridging".

https://www.centurylink.com/home/he...3000z/access-advanced-setup/wan-settings.html

This sounds like it might be the solution. Unfortunately there is no sticker on the modem, lol.

 

[skeal]

You could use the IPTV settings in manual and add the VPN information there. Reboot and see what happens.

This way you wouldn't need the modem at all.

 

[The_Great_Writ]

This way you wouldn't need the modem at all.

Unfortunately I already tried that to no avail. I'm missing something.

 

[skeal]

 

[skeal]

All you need is to put VID to 201 and prio to 0 in the internet slot and apply. Done.

 

[skeal]

Hello,

After many hours spent researching the issue, I still have not been able to properly configure my router. CenturyLink provided a username and password as well as the following information:

• VLAN: 201

• Multiplexer = LLC

• VPI = 0

• VCI = 32

The problem seems to pertain to VPI, VPI, and/or Multiplexer settings. I have been unable to find anything referencing where these options can be found.

Could someone PLEASE point me to a guide? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

You can also configure a basic smart switch like I have. A small 5 port switch capable of vlans. This helps to 1) eliminate the modem between ONT and Router. 2) If the vlan requires tagging on the port facing the ONT, you can do that on the switch. I've been doing this for a year now using fibre and a switch between my ONT and my Router AX88U.

 

[skeal]

All you need is to put VID to 201 and prio to 0 in the internet slot and apply. Done.

If you try this again you will have to reboot. Beware as this setting can create a race condition between startup scripts and services.

 

[skeal]

The race condition I'm referring to is, IPTV settings seem to load almost last in the router's startup. This means no internet connection until it loads, so no time sync or anything that needs the internet until it loads. So all of a sudden all these services and startup scripts run at once.

 

[ColinTaylor]

This sounds like it might be the solution. Unfortunately there is no sticker on the modem, lol.

Maybe it would be best to phone your ISP and see if they can put it into bridge mode from their end, or give you the login details.