For any folks out there who had to switch from SBC Yahoo DSL to Qwest (because, like me, you moved to an area where Qwest has a danged monopoly!), and don't want to buy a new modem from Qwest, here is how, after several headaches, I configured my Speedstream to work with Qwest. (BTW, this is in Spokane, WA.)
I am assuming that you have a Speedstream 5100b (the one with 5-led's in front), although the setup should be similar for others.
- Plug your computer and the "phone" line into your DSL modem.
- Go to 192.168.0.1 to access the configuration on the modem.
- Start by clearing out the old settings from SBC on the modem (I think its under "Configuration -- Advanced". It says something like "Reset default settings".
- Click Advanced --> Connection Configuration. Enter the "modem access code" that is printed under your modem.
- Now enter the following settings: Your Qwest username/password. VPI:
- Protocol: PPPoA. Maximum Allowable MTU: 1500. ATM encapsulation: VC-Mux.
The rest you can leave pretty much as it is. PPP on the modem, etc.
Some thoughts:
--I think older versions of the 5100b may not have been able to do PPPoA. You may have to upgrade your firmware. I had version 10.0.0.36. If you need to upgrade, click on Advanced --> Update Modem, while you are connected via a dial-up or something.
-- Qwest's tech support was not much help in all this. Neither was their "QuickCare" application.
Cheerio. Good luck