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R8500 Trouble getting connected thru C1100Z modem (centurylink)

HammerdEagle
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R8500 Trouble getting connected thru C1100Z modem (centurylink)

I'm having difficulties keeping connection or at times even making connection thru my modem.(the modem) works on it's own but i bought this router on Ebay non-returnable . Any help appreciated.

Model: R8500|Nighthawk X8 Tri-Band AC5300 WiFi Router
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HammerdEagle
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Re: R8500 Trouble getting connected thru C1100Z modem (centurylink)

Finally got around to trying this, I went all the way to clone the cpu mac address, and so far so good. Thanks

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Re: R8500 Trouble getting connected thru C1100Z modem (centurylink)

Reboot modem while router is connected.  If that fails, then log into the router and clone your computer's MAC address in WAN Setup.  This will fool your modem into thinking your router is your computer.

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HammerdEagle
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Re: R8500 Trouble getting connected thru C1100Z modem (centurylink)

Finally got around to trying this, I went all the way to clone the cpu mac address, and so far so good. Thanks

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