I have an EQ 660R ADSL router supplied by embarq for a internet modem. After 8 plus minutes, I get consistently dropped from the internet. Restarting computer, restarts the internet, which then repeats dropping me. Any suggestions?

Hi. You can "powercycle" your deviced first. turn off your computers, router and modem (make sure you unplug the router and the modem from their power source), wait for 2 minutes then turn the modem on, wait for another one minute then turn the router on, wait for another minute then turn the computer/s on. :-)

You seem to have this figured out!

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First of, unplug your Linksys and go right into your ZyXEL, (you might need to run a cable) Run that way for a while, If your not cut off then it's your router. Do this first and we can go from there.

ISP : EMBARQ

Step 1 : Connect Belkin - Computer ( Computer Should go to Any one of the four the Grey colored Wired slot)

Step 2 : Make sure the embarq modem is not connected to the belkin

Step 3 : Open the Router setup by typing http://192.168.2.1 on the address bar of internet explorer

Step 4 : On The Left under LAN Setup Click Lan Settings

Step 5 : Leave the Password Blank And Click Submit

Step 6 : Change the LAN IP To 192.168.3.1

Step 7 : Click Apply Changes

Step 8 : Connect EmbarQ modem to the Yellow Slot in the Router

Step 9 : Connect Modem - Router - Computer ( Check if you Have Internet !)



Setting Up A Wireless Connection


Step 1 : Connect Router - Computer ( Wired)

Step 2 : Open Router Setup by typing http://192.168.3.1 on the address bar of internet explorer

Step 3 : On the left under wireless click wi - fi protected setup

Step 4 : Leave the password blank and click on submit

Step 5 : Disable it and Click on apply changes

Step 6 : On the left under wireless click Security

Step 7 : Enable 64 Bit WEP

Step 8 : Type a 10 digit number on the key 1 ( 2 in each box )

Step 9 : Click apply changes

Step 10 : on the left under wireless click channel and SSID

Step 11 :Change the Wireless channel to 6

Step 12 : Change the SSID to a different name ( no Spaces )

Step 13 : Click apply changes

Step 14 : Now Scan and connect to this network ( Wireless )

Let me know if it works

First of all you need to set you modem router to bridge mode. go to this link will explaine in more detail
http://kb.earthlink.net/case.asp?articale=69205

remember to change the linksys router ip to 192.168.2.1 or 192.168.0.1 somthing different from the modem .
Hughes modems are all set to 192.168.0.1 so simply setting the linksys router to default 192.168.1.1
you need to change the linksys router IP to somthing different 192.168.0.1

Go to the manufacturer's webpage - the password may be incorrect for your router. Try another hard reset if the password is confirmed; software is fallible (just look at computers!).

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New DSL Modem Available
Embarq is now shipping an updated version of the DSL Modem called the "660". It is smaller than the older model (645) and is much easier to setup.
A few years ago, Sprint/Embarq changed the way their servers communicate with the DSL modems. The new method is called DHCP, which is how the 660 modem works. The older 645 Modem used "PPPoE". So it's best to have the new 660 DSL modem.
The older 645 modem also had the same default IP address as the Linksys Router (192.168.1.1) - so you had to change one of the addresses to make them work together.
The new 660 DSL modem uses 192.168.2.1 as the default IP address. This does not conflict with the default IP address of the Linksys Router (192.168.1.1). Note that if you had changed the Linksys Router IP address to 192.168.2.1, then you will first need to reset it back to the default address 192.168.1.1.
If you call Embarq and request the new 660 DSL modem they will sent it to you at no cost. When you install the 660 DSL modem, you need to be sure that you power down the old 645 modem amd leave it off at least 1 hour before you plug in the 660 DSL modem. The Embarq server needs to "forget" the old 645 modem. After an hour, all you should have to do is plug in the new 660 modem and everything should start up properly.
Call Embarq Tech Support 1-877-646-3282 if you have problems setting up the modem. If the Internet Lights does not come on after a few moments - then call Embarq Tech Support.

If Embarq cannot or willnot help you, drop them and get another service.
First connect your modem directly to the computer to isolate the problem. If it solves problem then difficulty is in the router. Then contact the router manufacturer.

If problem persists the Embarq should help you.

Upgrade to the latest firmware on the modem, disable the modem firewall, or bridging the modem will resolve this

hello!

you may try this and see if this help solve your problem

Step 1try to connect your computer directly to the modem and check if you will also experience problem
Step 2: Shutdown the computer.
Step 3: reset the router while power on then Unplug the router’s power cable.
Step 4: Unplug the Broadband modem’s power cable and wait for 30 seconds.
Step 5: Plug in the Broadband modem’s power cable and wait for its lights to appear
stable.
Step 6: Plug in the router's power cable once the modem’s lights appear stable.
Step 7: Power on the computer on and configure router settings if neede
Step 8:test the Internet connection.

if this still didnot work, maybe you need to upgrade the firmware of your router