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Ferzoco
Aug 18, 2019Follower
Using centurylink fiber and bypassing their modem router using only my xr500
Hello, I recently switched to century link fiber optic internet and was told that I could bypass the basic modem router combo provided by centurylink and use my xr500 directly with the fiber optic Et...
FURRYe38
Aug 18, 2019Guru - Experienced User
What is the current modem/router combo model# unit being used with your ISP?
I would do a search of this modem model information and ISP name to see what information comes up for external routers being used with this service. You might call back to ask for higher escalated help. The ISP will have this information...
- Netduma-FraserAug 20, 2019NetDuma PartnerThis guide should help you on your way: https://superuser.com/questions/1148268/how-to-ditch-centurylink-fiber-modem looks like you need PPPoE and VLAN. Should be able to find the PPPoE details from your century link modem interface.