Qwest has released an updated firmware for the ActionTec GT701 Wireless Gateway. This firmware update fixes many known bugs in the ActionTec device. This is not a required update and should only be installed if you are experiencing problems with your Qwest-provided ActionTec GT701.
 Do not use this update if your ActionTec device was not provided by Qwest. The update is only for Qwest-provided ActionTec GT701 modems.
Upgrade instructions: http://www.qwest.com/dsl/customerservice/actiontecgt701-wgups.htmlFollow the instructions exactly as given by Qwest. Before updating your modem make sure you have a copy of our ActionTec GT701 or the ActionTec GT701 - SOHOxs Setup Guides as you will need to re-configure the modem after the firmware update is completed. If you encounter difficulties with the update contact Qwest Technical Support. Bugs Fixed:
- PS-2 Game Compatibility.
- GT701-wg inability to train in certain loops where the 1520/1524 will.
- Updated TI DSP code for TI based chipset.
- Updated Wireless source code for wireless performance.
- PPP Authentication Drop due to selecting "NEXT" after configuring PPP credentials.
- MAC Host name bug due to special characters.
- Ping response for from WAN to modem WAN IP.
- Revised PPP disconnect to 90 seconds after drop of PVC.
- DNS Resolution response time to certain webpages.
- NAT Translation of public IP address.
- PPP without user name and password support.
- General configuration save issues wireless/credentials.
- Sorenson VP-100 compatibility.
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