Actiontec C3000A CenturyLink DSL Modem Router | Bonded VDSL2

The Actiontec C3000A is a bonded VDSL2/G.fast gateway router built for CenturyLink internet. It combines a modem and dual-band WiFi router in one device and ends the $15 per month CenturyLink equipment rental fee. Plug it in, open a browser, and the Auto-Detect Wizard configures your connection automatically.

Key Features

• Bonded VDSL2/G.fast gateway supporting CenturyLink ADSL, ADSL2+, VDSL2, and Fiber (GPON) across FTTN, FTTdp, FTTB, and FTTP.
• Modem and WiFi router in one, with SmartSteering that moves devices to the strongest band.
• Also used on Brightspeed DSL in former CenturyLink territories (confirm with your provider).
• Replaces rented equipment, saving about $180 per year. Grade A renewed with a 90-day full coverage warranty.

CenturyLink and Brightspeed Compatibility

The C3000A is built for CenturyLink ADSL, ADSL2+, VDSL2, and GPON fiber service. It is also used on Brightspeed DSL in the former CenturyLink territories Brightspeed now operates. Deployment types vary by address, so confirm compatibility with your local plan before ordering.

Actiontec C3000A vs GreenWave C4000LG

The C3000A supports bonded (two-line) DSL and G.fast, which the single-line C4000LG does not. If your plan runs over a bonded pair, the C3000A is the one to buy. The C4000LG offers newer WiFi 6, while the C3000A uses dual-band 802.11ac (WiFi 5). On standard single-pair DSL with a house full of wireless devices, consider the GreenWave C4000LG instead. Your provider can tell you which line type you have.

Speed, WiFi, and Setup

Pair bonding delivers throughput up to 6 Gbps. Dual-band 802.11ac WiFi runs 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz at once, keeping 4K streaming, gaming, and video calls stable with 15 or more devices. Setup takes minutes: the Auto-Detect Wizard identifies your service type, Optim Agent handles whole-home WiFi management, and TR-069 lets CenturyLink troubleshoot remotely. See our Actiontec C3000A Setup Guide for activation, password changes, and common fixes.

Security and Mesh Support

WPA3 encryption with WPA/WPA2 backward compatibility, an SPI firewall with DoS protection, parental controls, and DMZ support. WiFi Alliance certified for EasyMesh, EasyConnect, and Agile Multiband, so it can anchor a mesh system later.

Actiontec C3000A Specs

What's in the Box

• Actiontec C3000A DSL Modem Router (Refurbished)
• Power supply, Ethernet cable, DSL/phone cable, installation manual

Actiontec C3000A FAQ

Is the Actiontec C3000A compatible with CenturyLink?

Yes. It supports CenturyLink ADSL, ADSL2+, VDSL2, and GPON fiber, and the Auto-Detect Wizard configures it automatically.

Does the C3000A work with Brightspeed?

It is used on Brightspeed DSL in former CenturyLink territories. Confirm it is approved for your plan and address before ordering.

Is the C3000A WiFi 6?

No. It uses dual-band 802.11ac (WiFi 5). For WiFi 6 on a single-line plan, the GreenWave C4000LG is the newer-wireless option.

Is this unit new or refurbished?

Professionally refurbished. Every unit is tested and cleaned, then backed by our 90-day full coverage warranty and Activation Guarantee.