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This unit is nice in that it has the dual antennae for much better signal strength. Since we live in a metal trailer it is needed to get through walls. It is very easy to setup and use, has great features and makes no noise. The only issue i see is the admin timeout. it times out without any warning and there is no setting to disable it or change it. so you have to keep logging in again and again while setting it up. I would definitely purchase one again or recommend it to others.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
If you are looking for a low cost backup DSL router, you can consider the Q1000. But you will need to know how to manually change the VPI/VCI settings to get it to work. Centurylink bought Quest in 2011, so anything with the Quest name on it is at least 10 years old now. The Q1000 does do 802.11n but only in the 2.5GHz band. By default, the VPI/VCI under WAN settings in the router I received were 0/32. Other regions use other settings. You must Google them to learn what is correct for your location. In Central Florida, Centurylink uses 8/35. The autoconfig feature of Centurylink does not work with this router. You must connect your laptop to the router with an ethernet cable and log into the admin console to change these settings. If you don't know how to do this, don't buy this router. One more thing, the Q1000 is on Centurylink's list of "soon to be retired" routers, so don't expect any support from them for this unit.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
The Q1000 modem is suitable for ADSL, ADSL 2+, and VDSL internet service. If you can find a good used model you will save yourself some money over buying a brand new one or renting one at $10/month from your internet service provider.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I bought this product because I moved from a rental home with a regular ADSL line with Century Link/Qwest where I used my M1000 modem into a different rental with a VDSL line also with Century Link/Qwest. As a result, I donated my old M1000 modem for someone else to pick up for cheap at a second hand store. The point of buying a modem is so you don't have to pay the monthly rental forever until you cancel your DSL, so I didn't want to start paying monthly for a new one now that my M1000 wouldn't work on the new VDSL line. So, I looked around online and found the Q1000. I found a used unit that was priced well, came with its own built-in wireless N routing technology, and was compatible with my internet provider. They did tell me that while the modem will work on the line, they can't provide me tech support since it's not the one exact model they rent out, and additionally they can't service it because I own it. Don't let them scare you away. It's definitely worth it to own your own modem if you know your DSL login information and have set up a router before. If you don't know how, chances are a phone call to your favorite tech savvy niece or nephew will get it fixed in a flash. Now, I have wireless N setup in the house which has great range and signal strength. My laptop across the house gets perfect signal and hasn't dropped connection once. The internet runs as fast as my ISP allows, so I have no complaints there. If I upgrade my service, I don't imagine having any problems getting full speeds as this modem appears to be plenty capable.Read full review
I bought this product used off of ebay. I tend to find that is a particularly good strategy for modems, especially if you are moving frequently, and your new internet provider requires a different one, or perhaps your new roommate already has one. In addition to saving some money right off the bat, since you bought it used, you can resell it used for the same price: win. Even over a three month period, it beats leasing one for $10/month, or even $5/month. So far, this router has worked excellently, it has all of the standard management features and the wireless has worked without a hitch. My super old laptop can't take advantage of the full 40 Mb/s download speeds wirelessly (I max out around 10 Mb/s without committing to using the ethernet cord, Dell Inspiron E1505, bought in 2006), but I have verified that it does work on more current laptops.Read full review
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