Power failure - CV's batteries died
We had a power failure this afternoon. CV's batteries died after only 1 hour 5 minutes. No trucks seen to recharge the batteries for at least 2 hours.
View ArticleSmart Router - some devices cannot connect to optimumwifi SSID
So I figured I would get the Optimum Smart Router for the purpose of having an optimumwifi hotspot available for guests in addition to my private WiFi network.. I received the Sagemcom router the other...
View Article[iO] Sub Accounts Can Access Master Account Holder's DVR
This is just a heads up. By logging into Optimum.net... I just learned by accident that sub accounts (secondary Optimum ID's) have full access to the "Master" (main) account holders DVR. This feature...
View Article[OOL] Router Hotspot
So, I got my new smart router in the mail today. It was working great until I realized that I was being used as an Optimum hotspot! It creates an "optimumwifi" connection. I'm VERY leery of letting...
View ArticleWeek Long Ultra101 Download Speed Issue
I've had Ultra 101 for awhile now and it has always been consistently good until last Weds. I went from getting 80-101+Mbps down during my usual 2pm-8pm usage to 15-40Mbps starting last Weds. I gave it...
View Article[iO] ESPN and few other stations in the black
I have been having trouble with ESPN stations in that they are not showing up. I have rebooted my box and it sometimes fixes them then they go dark again. The stations are part of my package so I cant...
View ArticleConnecting New Arris Modem
Hi everyone first post here in a long long time. Nice to see a few familiar user names that still post here. Anyway I have a question about the Ultra 50 service I just signed up for. CV is sending me...
View ArticleOptimum Online (internet) increase
Well, this was a shocker; A message from Optimum. Beginning with your next billing statement, the price for Optimum Online will increase by $5 per month. In addition, your monthly bill will include a...
View ArticleOptimum Smart Router Offer
I just got an email from Cablevision offering me a free (included with my OOL service) Optimum Smart Router. Anybody have one of these? How is the wireless range? What sort of tech specs?
View ArticleOptimum Smart Router Update for Optimum WiFi SSID
Some of the posts here indicate that the new smart routers that have been distributed lately have the ability to broadcast "Optimum WiFi" SSID, along with their personal network SSID. I receved a smart...
View Article[iO] Esquire Network Channel
Anyone able to receive ENS on 176 SD or 847 HD in my neck of the woods. Just read that it's an On Demand service although I can't seem to find it. My interest in ENC is that the Mecum Auto Auctions are...
View Article[OOL] Now what? - Optimum homepage
So I visit optimum.net today while I'm at lunch. I see an important announcement link, which I haven't seen since the old Optimum site. So I go to the link and get this: Update your browser to continue...
View ArticlePersonal router issue.
Cisco EA3500 router here. It just stopped on its own. I am connected to wifi but it states no Internet access with the yellow ! in a triangle. I factory reset it a few times and nothing. I called Cisco...
View ArticleSamsung Box Audio
My mother just got a Samsung box. She had the SA box before that. Her audio seems way too low. It's hooked up with HDMI. She has the box audio settings on Fixed. Is there any other audio settings that...
View Article[OOL] Accessing stats/logs on Cisco DPQ3925
I've got an ongoing intermittent issue in my area, something with ingress on the upstream. Since I've got a biz account, I got shuffled over to the local techs, who have been really above and beyond in...
View ArticleArias TM802G power levels over 12 nearing 15 dBMV
I have BOL for business use and was getting a little concerned seeing CV trucks working on the two poles outside earlier. So I checked the modem and are now seeing power levels down stream between 12...
View ArticleCT subs - Cablevision & WFSB (CBS) in rate dispute
The agreement ended at midnight but the deal was extended until Friday 6:30 pm http://blog.ctnews.com/financialmines/2013/12/31/wfsb-cablevison-extend-talks-as-storm-approaches/
View Article[iO] Surcharge Sports Programming
We all have to pay it as far as I know, its the Surcharge of $2.98 for Sports Programming. I just don't get what we get? Are they channels?
View Article[OOL] Arris Modem TM802G vs. TM822G
Finally got the new 802G provisioned - by browser, no call necessary. Was disappointed that Ultra 101 download speed didn't improve much with the Arris 802 (8 stream) over the Moto SBV6220 (4 stream)....
View Article[iO] NBA League Pass FREE PREVIEW
The annual NBA League Pass Free Preview starts today. It is from January 20-January 26 on channels 432-441 and 491-499 in HD. Not sure if there will be a NHL Center Ice Free Preview this winter due to...
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