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Zyxel C1100Z 802 11n VDSL2 Wireless Gateway CenturyLink
Last Updated: July 10, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.3
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ISP
50centurylink, century link, isp, dsl, router
+68%
-32%
" ... Good connection, easy to set up. ... "
" ... Worked great and I'm saving $9.99 every month by not renting a modem! ... "
" ... Got tired of paying for centurylink internet modems and this one works perfectly . ... "
" ... So far the connection has been reliable. ... "
" ... Still has to be rebooted every month, or so, as all my modem/routers have. ... Full compatibility with CenturyLink's DSL ... "
" ... Great backup modem. ... Century link wanted $100 to replace it. ... "
" ... replaced centurylinks modem . ... Now I have a dependable modem ... "
" ... Link internet service. ... "
Setup
36setup, set, easy to set, works great, works
+94%
-6%
" ... Setup went good and working great. ... "
" ... Easy enough to set up and replace the Zyxel unit used before this one. ... "
" ... CenturyLink ISP, connected quick and easy -- required one call to ISP to complete process. ... "
" ... Some reviewers said it was easy to install while others said it wasn't. ... "
" ... easy to connect ... "
" ... Good connection, easy to set up. ... "
" ... Was easy to install. ... "
" ... Setup of the Zyxel took 15 minutes and I immediately noted improved performance of my streaming and downloads. ... "
Ease of Use
26easy to set, works great, works, set, setup
+100%
" ... So far works well and was easy to install. ... "
" ... Good connection, easy to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to set up, ... "
" ... mush quicker and easier. ... "
" ... mush quicker and easier. ... "
" ... Was easy to install. ... "
" ... easy to connect ... "
" ... Easy enough to set up and replace the Zyxel unit used before this one. ... "
Product Reliability
21months, stopped working, last, working great, quit
+48%
-52%
" ... I have had 3 of these and all of them have quit working at some point or simply put the one I am using now has to by unplugged sometime 2 or 3 times a day then get plugged back in due the same problem. ... "
" ... Crapped out 9mo after I bought it ... "
" ... Broke in Month 5. ... "
" ... I've had 2 of these in a year and a half and both stopped working completely. ... "
" ... I see that others have had this same issue. ... "
" ... After less than 5 months it stopped working. ... Started getting slow and then would work off and on. ... "
" ... Broke after 3 months ... "
" ... Broke after nine months of use. ... "
Network
16router, modem, centurylink, speeds, specialist
+69%
-31%
" ... This modem/router was recommended by the service technician that came out. ... "
" ... Still has to be rebooted every month, or so, as all my modem/routers have. ... "
" ... It gets internet, broadcasts wifi, etc. ... "
" ... Have had to reboot several times to get full speed it to restore connectivity in general. ... "
" ... WiFi range, even in a closet, covers my small home better than the AirPort did. ... "
" ... This SOLVED my internet/wireless network problems that I was having with CenturyLink Internet. ... "
" ... I use it with a ASUS RT -AC 56U wireless router which is really awesome . ... "
" ... Link internet service. ... "
Wifi
11router, internet, zyxel, specialist, ethernet
+82%
-18%
" ... It gets internet, broadcasts wifi, etc. ... "
" ... Not using the wireless as I am using a more powerful router. ... Easy to turn off the wi-fi from this unit. ... "
" ... WiFi range, even in a closet, covers my small home better than the AirPort did. ... "
" ... This SOLVED my internet/wireless network problems that I was having with CenturyLink Internet. ... "
" ... I use it with a ASUS RT -AC 56U wireless router which is really awesome . ... "
" ... I use it with a ASUS RT -AC 56U wireless router which is really awesome . ... "
" ... Link internet service. ... "
" ... Link internet service. ... "
Software Platform
6admin, interface, dns
+33%
-67%
" ... (Can't find DNS Domain Name Server.) ... "
" ... There was another sticker loose in the box with a different admin password scrawled illegibly on it, which—assuming I am interpreting the scribbled markings correctly—also did not work. ... "
" ... same admin interface and everything. ... "
" ... same admin interface and everything. ... "
Overall performance
6upgraded, speeds, improvement, faster
+83%
-17%
" ... Does its job. ... "
" ... BTW: I would not hurt you to check your speed regularly. ... "
" ... Works just great and the speed it greatly improved. ... "
" ... This small investment has made a huge improvement in speed and reliability. ... "
Returns
6send, back, returning, return, replace
+17%
-83%
" ... I ended up returning the item. ... "
" ... I should have tested it immediately - I waited over 2 months to test it - past the return date ... "
" ... I should have tested it immediately - I waited over 2 months to test it - past the return date ... "
" ... Returned it after one day of use. ... "
" ... Returned it after one day of use. ... "
Delivery
6shipped, fast, came, box
+100%
" ... Arrived fast and on time! ... "
" ... It arrived earlier than promised. ... "
" ... It arrived earlier than promised. ... "
Internet
6speed, wifi
+67%
-33%
" ... It gets internet, broadcasts wifi, etc. ... "
" ... My internet speed is way faster now! ... "
" ... Link internet service. ... "
" ... Link internet service. ... "
Device Compatibility
6password, connect, setup, easy, desktop
+100%
" ... Plugged it in and it worked. ... "
" ... This did the trick, plus let me run wired to my desktop. ... "
" ... easy to connect ... "
" ... Worked great right out of the package, eazy set up did it just by using my phone ... "
" ... I changed the password to a very short and easy password which made sinking all my other devices Amazon Dot, Roku, smart TV, etc. ... "
" ... No setup problems whatsoever (so long as you are able to use your cellphone to get to connect.centurylink.com which got me my PPP password and then I was good to go. ... "
Capacity
4works, wifi range, well, modem, house
+100%
" ... WiFi range, even in a closet, covers my small home better than the AirPort did. ... "
" ... For our small family, this works great and meets our needs. ... "
" ... We turn our A/C completely OFF and the house goes above 100 degrees. ... "
Cables
4jack, hold, get, dsl, cords
+50%
-50%
" ... Cannot get power unless I physically hold the power cord in. ... So it appears the DSL cord may not work either. ... "
" ... Also the power supply Jack was loose and the unit would flicker off and on. ... "
Ports
4ethernet, wifi, router, dsl, vdsl2
+50%
-50%
" ... So it appears the DSL cord may not work either. ... Will not find out if the modem works until I get the new cords. ... Update: Amazon sent new power and DSL cords, but the Modem still doesn't make a DSL connection. ... "
" ... Also the power supply Jack was loose and the unit would flicker off and on. ... "
Build Quality
4months, month
-100%
" ... Broke after nine months of use. ... "
" ... Broke in Month 5. ... "
" ... Broke after 3 months ... "
Marketplace
3shipped, ordered, one, made, buy
+67%
-33%
" ... This company was great to buy from. ... "
Features
3+100%
" ... Has bridge mode. ... "
Charging
3charge, work
+33%
-67%
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