bad connection / dropped packets in norwalk, ct?
been seeing this issue since yesterday. internet is pretty much unusable because of it. when i ping google.com (doesnt matter the site), ~10-20% of the pings timeout. i have had issues with my wireless...
View Article[OOL] Speeds are horrible right now, Sandy problem?
[att=1] Latency also increased about 21ms. Is it due to the hurricane? It hasn't even started to affect my area; it starts tomorrow morning. Worst case is it's affecting the coast via early storm...
View ArticleHurricane Sandy-Frankenstorm Outages/Issues/Updates
Here is the official topic for all to post outages/issues/updates from users and techs alike.
View ArticleIn Montville Pinebrook area no internet/tv/phone from yester
In Montville Pinebrook area no internet/tv/phone from yesterady night.
View ArticleSearch Feature
Is there a way to filter out OnDemand results from an "On Now" keyword search? The results are inundated with them and it's difficult to find things that are actually on regular ol' TV.
View Article[help] SA 8300 HD Dolby Digital coax output not working
Dolby Digital coax output not working since the upgrade. Any suggestions. Under audio settings, output type "Dolby Digital On" is checked. -- SBV5120--NIC 100full
View Article[iO] DVR Plus
Is there anything I can do about the dvr+ internal errors and the service not recording my shows even though the guide says it is recording. I will look at the space used on my dvr+ it states I have...
View ArticleCan you use your own modem with OOL?
Currently have an older Motorola modem. It's actually working fine but I have to return some cable boxes to Optimum since they are starting to charge for them (and the boxes are complete garbage to...
View Article[OOL] Strange Issue May be Storm related
So I am a Sysad here in CT. My Area was hit by Sandy I lost power for like 6 hours no biggy considered that other areas weren't so lucky. Power came back but ool was down. One thing that bugged me...
View ArticleCablevision Outage Splash Page
Has anyone else noticed this splash page on the Optimum.net site? I think this is great! You can even get the status of your home (for those who are out of town) as well as for your town. I think this...
View Article"Optimum App for Android" gone
What used to be the "Optimum" app for the Android OS no longer appears in Google Play. It's been replaced with the "Optimum DVR Manager" app. Did CV just give up on Android for live tv and remote...
View Article[iO] Showtime: Very strange occurence
There is something very odd happening on the Showtime Channels on Brookhaven system: Showtime (84), Showtime Showcase (321), Showtime Exteme (322), Showtime Beyond (323), SHowtime Next (324), Showtime...
View Article[iO] Can see Guide/TV Blank
I have an outdoor cable running to my RV in the driveway. I hooked up one of my cable boxes (Scientific Atlanta 1850 - not HD) & my Westinghouse LCD TV. I can see the cable guide and when I change...
View Article[help] Is my landlord is ripping me off? wont let me see cable b
How much is the optimum cable portion with two boxes, one being hd and a dvr box, and the other cable box is not hd or dvr. He has tripple play GOLD. But I don't use his lan phone, or his internet. He...
View Article[OOL] Home network DHCP routers not working since storm
I've tried 5 different Netgear and Lynksys routers (some were older ones i had stored away and kept as backups), and none will work since cable was restored after the storm. I CAN connect to ONE...
View Article[OOL] Backup for OOL in case of outage like with Sandy for busin
Greetings hope everyone is safe Would DSL be only viable option as secondary to OOL ? Need all suggestion for a commercial usage
View ArticleDVR vs. TIVO
We have 3 Tivo boxes, running Series 2. I don't want to do cable cards and have been thinking about Opt. DVRs to get HD. Does anyone have a sight that may show the pros/cons of the 2. Thanks
View Article[iO] cinamax on demand hd
I noticed that cinamax does not have hd on demand anymore why?
View Article[Optimum Voice] How was phone service during power outage?
I only have internet from CV and would like to now. After you lost power if you have Optimum Voice I assume you have a battery in your cable modem. Did you phone service keep working? For how long?
View ArticleHurricane damage to office, need static IP
Sent this to Optimum direct with no response, maybe somebody here could figure a work around. Hurricane damage to office, need static IP My office was destroyed during Hurricane Sandy's visit. We had...
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