[Darqref]

Originally Posted by Comfy.n

I too abominate this an-app-for-each-and-everything trend, but in this case I found that you can log in via any web browser directly to your modem, see:

https://www.centurylink.com/home/hel...-security.html

https://www.centurylink.com/home/hel...d.html#website

except that the fiber is NOT from Centurylink, its from Quantum (which should be related, but the two divisions don't seem to be talking to each other)

I previously had a centurylink dsl, and never ever used either of those methods of gaining access to my old wifi - I just went to the local IP and the local machine's interface appeared. Now, I try that and the web page is created by the company's web site, not the local machine. can't even SEE the local machine. (this actually included both Quantum Fiber, and a similar page from Linksys for the wifi router I just purchased. because it was supposed to be faster.)

These companies are apparently (at least trying to) create their hardware so that you are forced to use their software to manage it. Worked so well for John Deere, that everone's trying it.

I guess I'm not saying it is impossible, but I haven't found a way yet.