Product Features
- 300 Mbps 802.11n access point CenturyLink Standard GUI
- Standards based WPS simplifies secure WLAN setup
- IPv6 6rd and dual stack support
- CenturyLink Router Standard GUI
- Auto detect CenturyLink network setting configurations
- Remote provisioning, monitoring, and management via TR-069
What's Included
- 1 Zyxel C1100Z Wireless DSL Modem
- 1 Power Cable
- 1 DSL Cable
- 1 Ethernet Cable Cat5e
Product Description
This Zyxel C1100Z 802.11n VDSL2 Wireless Gateway CenturyLink provides a reliable connection with the service provider of your choice (this model may not be compatible with your provider – please call your provider prior to ordering to verify compatibility). Your modem will ship with all necessary accessories for activation, including Power cable, Ethernet and DSL cables.
The Zyxel C1100Z supports heavy multimedia usage and simultaneous streaming with ease. It also allows for remote management to help enhance security. This modem’s dual firewalls help guard against attacks & keep your information safe from malicious entities.
asphalt –
Perfection! This router exceeded my expectations thus far.
Setting up my older internet router was not fun nor quick. Far from it. I spent hours troubleshooting and then finally talking with a CenturyLink service rep. From this experience, I was apprehensive about putting down $150 for a new router. The main problem with my old router (Netgear product) was because it wasn’t supported by CenturyLink and some time ago this Netgear router won’t let newer computers and phones connect to the WIFI network (Ethernet worked fine). The Netgear router had at least two good features, which I can’t seem to find on this Zyxel C1100Z router (maybe not yet?), which is creating a guest network and wireless isolation.
Now, let’s get to the Zyxel C1100Z: This router/modem came in a 10″ by 10″ by 2.5″ box with the CenturyLink logo. There were CenturyLink logos and color throughout on the inside, so this looked like it could have come from CenturyLink itself. So far a good sign.
The installation was simple and easy in 7 steps. Basically, I plugged the router into my DSL line and all the PPP username and password setup and internet settings was done automatically by CenturyLink. Done under 30 minutes. You can also change your admin username and password for the router.
Compare to my last experience, I was very happy. Afterward, I still had to update the computers around the house to the new WIFI network. I was able to connect computers and phone to the Zyxel’s WIFI that the old router did not accept. Note: this could be due the unsupported nature between Netgear and CenturyLink and not the actual Netgear router.
One unexpected snag was when I tried to use MAC authentication on this Zyxel router which did not work at first. A couple of hours spanning several days were sunk into researching why it wasn’t working, but no solution came up. CenturyLink website didn’t help either and just showed instructions on how to do the MAC authentication for the router. I was about to deduct a star for this review, when I had the revelation of updating the firmware to CZW002-4.12.009.0 and the MAC authentication works! Moral of the story: update your router’s firmware.
In the end, a good buy and a good setup experience.
Aspasia –
I’ve used CenturyLink DSL for years and as they required filters on all phone jacks, my old (perfectly working) Westell modem was plugged into a filtered jack. As my old router connected to that modem died and we couldn’t get a new popular brand router to connect, opted to purchase the C1100Z. Did a double take when I read the CL Support Center tour of the modem and found that the C1100Z is NOT to use a filtered jack because it has a built in filter. Reading that saved me lots of grief, I’m sure. Times sure have changed as the installation process was seamless and fast. Best of all, compared to my old modem, the C1100Z is much faster. Super to have wireless again and hope this great performance continues.
JC –
My Century Link WiFi was cutting in and out at the most inopportune times. Was told by CL that they had diagnosed an “outside line problem” and that I needed a tech to service the line and then I would need a new modem/router. I decided to get the new modem/router first. After hooking this up about 2 weeks ago – no more problems AND speed seems faster – although I did not upgrade my speed. So far, so good. Installation was easy. No service call needed for “outside line problem” as of this writing.
Susie –
Yeah, I’ll give it 5 stars. 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.
Slick, simple, working great
Traveling Gal –
Works great – easy setup. However, I had an issue about a month later when CenturyLink cut off my internet and said that I wasn’t paying my bill. Since I pay automatically, this was nonsensical. Payment customer service at CenturyLink was clueless, but tech support figured it out. The previous owner’s information was still listed for the modem. They helped me put in the correct identification (some gibberish code that only they would know) – problem solved! If you’re buying a modem through a vendor other than CenturyLink, this may be an issue for you, even if the modem appears new, as mine did. To avoid this, connect with CenturyLink tech support when you’re setting up the modem and make sure that the modem is assigned to you!
barbara patton –
This was extremely easy to set up. It is basically the exact set up as the one that came with my Centurylink service. The modems Centurylink sent me had no range and for some reason my Roku would not recognize the modem. This Zyxel has a much better range and my Roku works fine with this modem. There are some very good videos on Youtube that explain how to change the password. The password that comes with the modem is long and takes forever to type in. I changed the password to a very short and easy password which made sinking all my other devices Amazon Dot, Roku, smart TV, etc. mush quicker and easier.