[CPE] CenturyLink PK-5001z Bridging Instructions (Transparent Mode) DSL CPE icon

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Matt
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Connect your PC to one of the 4 LAN ports on the PK-5001z via an Ethernet cable.

Once this is achieved, configure your TCP/IP settings and set your computer's IP address statically to 192.168.0.x (Do not choose 192.168.0.1 as that is the router’s address)

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After the IP address is set, open up a web browser and type in the address of http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar and press enter

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The PK-5001z login page will appear.

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Look on the bottom of the router for the login information and enter it in on the login screen

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Once logged in click on Advanced to get to the advanced configuration  menu

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On the Advanced Setup Menu, click on Broadband Settings

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Under the Broadband Settings, ensure that Encapsulation is set to LLC Based and that the VPI/VCI settings match what Century Link has supplied.

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Apply these settings and then click on WAN Settings

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This brings up the WAN Settings Menu.

For the ISP Protocol chose Transparent Bridging and click apply

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Finally, change the IP back automatically obtain an IP address

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