ZyXEL C3000Z Modem CenturyLink

This was so easy to setup, it was pretty much a "plug n' play" install. Very happy with the product.

The Centurylink ZyXEL C3000Z DSL modem/router works wonderfully with Centurylink. Super easy to set up. It has all the features I need and more. My only gripe is that reserving IP/MAC addresses takes longer than usual for DSL modems.2018-10-05 UPDATE: Everything was working fine until today, then I noticed really outlandish ping numbers (up to 2 full seconds for a ping). I called CenturyLink and went through all all the troubleshooting that entails with the end result resetting the C3000Z back to factory defaults. The tech had me go to connect.centrylink.com to finish setting up the mode/router. This was new, I never had to do that before. After doing the online setup, the router was ready to use and the ping times were excellent.But I had a LAN network that was 192.168.123, not the default 192.168.0. As soon as I made the address change, the ping times went back up to 900 ms. I went back to factory defaults and did the connect.centrylink.com setup again. Each time the C3000Z worked great until I changed something in the device. This was never the case before. CenturyLink, it appears, has decided all the CenturyLink branded modem/routers belong to them and they can program them however they wish and the user can't do anything without risking terrible internet speeds.MY ADVICE TO ALL CENTURYLINK CUSTOMERS: Do not buy or use any CenturyLink branded modem/routers. Maybe this is a result of the net neutrality law being abolished by the Trump Administration?

Got this product via USPS yesterday. Installed today. No instructions! At least the unit looked new. Tried "Plug & Play". Not with Centurylink! Used an old modem to "Surf" for info. A lot of answers on-line, but not if you're Tech-Challenged. If you don't have a "Smart Phone" with internet you're in trouble! FINALLY found a site that showed how to set up from a computer. Seeing as how I already had internet I was able to input the IP Address on-line and get through some "Boxes" to get the darn thing to work! Don't know why it takes almost two minutes to get the DSL Modem to "Boot Up". My old MOTOROLA modem "Booted Up" in less than a minute. (I always shut off my modem when not in use) Had the same trouble getting the "Wireless" feature to see my laptop. My old C1000A lasted nine years. Hoping this DSL lasts as long!

Unplugged the old Centurylink modem plugged in this one and all I had to do was go to settings on my FIRE TV, KINDLE TABLET, SAMSUNG TABLET AND PHONE, husbands LG TV and type in the Key/Passphrase and everything was hooked up easiest setup I ever did for a 72 year old lady with not much knowledge of technical skills

I bought this to replace an old Actiontec modem. The old modem started dropping the internet signal every 2 to 4 weeks after years of flawless service. I had no problems setting up the C3000Z but it dropped the internet signal frequently, from twice a day to the most it worked was 4 days. I was constantly having to reboot. Unfortunately for me, I waited too long to install it after receiving it and then kept trying to work with it for too long and went past the return time limit, so lots of money down the drain. I am back to using my old Actiontec modem and it has been working now for 4 weeks.It looks like the C3000Z has worked for many people, but for me it is junk.