Getting 90mbps on a new 100 mbps install. Tweak?
I'm happy with the speed and quality of the line, but wondering if I should be getting the full 100 or not. Been testing consistently at 90, all times of day. Upload good at normal 35. I applied some...
View ArticleBYO Compatible modems for Optimum Internet
Hi, I'm signing up with Optimum Internet service in the Brooklyn area and would like to provide my own modem. I"m curious whether there is a full list of compatible modems as of mid 2017 (i.e....
View ArticleWorth upgrading?
Hello, I currently have an MG7550 modem/router combo, but am primarily using an Asus RT-AC68R for my wireless router. I currently have the wi-fi enabled on the modem/router because when I attempt to...
View Article[OOL] What is enhanced about speeds above 50?
I was just reading my contract with Altice, as we all do from time to time, and found this odd difference in TOS. With speeds upto 25 TOS says. Optimum 25: An electronic two way online information and...
View Article[OOL] Fiber Rollout
This morning in Babylon Village they are rolling out fiber for the Altice fiber build (I chatted with one of the workers on the project). There are two huge spools of fiber, one of which appears in the...
View Article[OOL] Downgraded to Optimum 10 instead of Optimum 20
I had regular Optimum Online and was getting speed of 25/5 with no modem fee. I contacted Optimum and asked if I can go down to Optimum 20. The agent I spoke to said no problem and it would be cheaper...
View Articlenew sb6183 issue
I swapped out an Arris TM822G for an SB6183 and my connection has been pretty unstable the past hour. Every few minutes the internet stops working and it lasts for a few minutes at a time. I don't know...
View ArticleHow Is Altice One "Whole Home WIFI"
Just had Altice One installed in my home. The tech (and the Optimum advertisements) lead you to believe the boxes act as a wifi mesh network. They do not. Only the main box actually broadcasts a...
View Articleoptimumwifi-emergency
Just noticed this SSID "optimumwifi-emergency" I am guessing is from the recent winter storms. Seems they activate it during a state of emergency to allow non-subscribers access to the internet. It...
View ArticleWant to upgrade from TM822
Hi, Which modems can I buy that will support OOL and OV and speeds faster than 200 if I want to go that route? Have the issues with the 1602 that Optimum offers have been fixed? I'm not a gamer but I...
View Article[OOL] My readings. Which is best?
This is my reading with no loss. Downstream Value Frequency 609000000 Hz Locked Signal to Noise Ratio 39 dB Power Level 3 dBmV Upstream Value Channel ID 1 Frequency 14000000 Hz Ranged Power Level 44...
View ArticleArris SB6183 Energy Efficient mode
There's supposed to be a config setting for this Modem to enable low power when activity is minimal. Apparently OOL has disabled this feature as it does not appear under the Config page. Has anyone...
View ArticleDVR Glitching
I have a samsung optimum cable box. And every time I record a show and rewatch, the shows are constantly glitching. I tried rebooting the box to no avail. Has this happened to anyone?
View ArticleStarz and Optimum Dispute
My mom doesn't have optimum TV just internet, but she got a call from Starz saying that Optimum wants to drop Starz. The number was unlisted is this a legit call she got or was it a scammer?
View ArticleHow much should I care about orange LEDs on a TM822g?
I recently bought a used TM822g to replace the one that optimum gave me. Everything seems to work fine, but the Link, US, and DS LEDs are orange instead of green. From the manual, this is means I have...
View Article[Optimum Voice] TM1602 not compatible
So I'm trying to Port my phone number from Frontier to Optimum voice I purchased the tm1602 as directed by the optimum website at the surfboard store and now after four phone calls later they are still...
View ArticleGood signal? Optimum router reboots during speed test
I'm having an issue with my Optimum router. If I speed test over wireless 5g, eventually it will reboot on it's own. The modem seems to be find and still online. I've also witnessed the router...
View ArticleMG7550 compatible with 300 mbps?
Hello, I am going to be upgrading my internet speed to 300 mbps and was wondering if my combo router/modem, a Motorola MG7550 would be fine for this speed? I currently have the 200 mbps service and it...
View Article[Optimum Voice] port telephone AWAY from Optimum
If I port my telephone number away from Optimum, will Optimum cleanly release the number without trying to impose any fees or limits? I know they "SHOULD" do that but am just wondering if anybody has...
View Article[iO] April 17th Channels purge
Per the banner on the TV Listings channel: Market Showcase 601 Local Market Showcase 609 NYU Winthrop TV 652 Visit Florida 655 All will no longer be available as of April 17. Others may have found...
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