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Using your Actiontec C3000A modem
Recommended Brightspeed modem
Features of the Actiontec C3000A
WiFi supported:
- 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n
- 5 GHz 802.11 ac (WiFi 5)
IP compatibility: IPv4, IPv6
Works with these Brightspeed internet services:
- ADSL – up to 7 Mbps
- ADSL2 – up to 20 Mbps (40 Mbps pair-bonded)
- VDSL – up to 100 Mbps (140 Mbps pair-bonded)
- Fiber (GPON) – up to 940 Mbps
Note: Listed speeds reflect the maximum download speed the technology can deliver on Brightspeed services. In-home speeds may differ based on router setup, devices and other factors.
Modem troubleshooting tips
- Did you know? If your internet connection is spotty or slow, the best place to start is rebooting your modem.
- Still not running right? Check to see if you need to update the modem's firmware.
Tip: If the firmware link doesn't work, try another browser (Chrome is known to have issues with this kind of link). Or, right-click the link, select "copy link address", then paste the link into a new browser tab.
Quick setup
Manual network (WAN) setup
If instructed to do so by a technician, you may have to manually change the WAN settings on your modem. Visit the WAN setup page for step-by-step instructions on different WAN configurations, including PPPoE, IPoE and transparent bridging.
Your modem's wireless settings control the WiFi network in your home. This model of router has 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz options for most wireless settings, with exceptions noted below. Click on the options below for details and step-by-step instructions.
- Basic settings
- Wireless security
- 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi channel setup
- SSID setup
- MAC authentication
- WPS
- WMM (2.4 GHz only)
- WDS (2.4 GHz only)
- Wireless schedule
- 802.1x (2.4 GHz only)
Helpful WiFi topics
The modem status area in the user interface allows you to view several options and check the performance of your modem.
- Connection status
- DSL1 or DSL2 status
- Internet status
- Ethernet status
- Wireless status (find best channel)
- View IPv6 address
- Firewall status
- Device table
- NAT table
- Routing table
- QoS table
- Resource table
The utilities menu gives you access to several additional tools to manage and test your modem.
- Reboot
- Restore defaults
- Upgrade firmware
- Ping test
- Traceroute
- Back up settings (Configuration save)
- Wireless diagnostics
- Diagnostic test
- Web activity log
- System log
- Time zone
Advanced settings give you even more control over your modem's configuration. Most of these are best for tech-savvy folks who are familiar with modems and networking.
Blocking & filtering
Other settings
WAN settings
Remote management
Routing
Setting up new service? Please note that a phone jack is required to set up Brightspeed internet service in your home. If you don't have a jack, chat with us to have one installed.
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