[iO] Using TiVo
I recently had to swap out a dead SA-8300HD. While troubleshooting I stumbled upon postings discussing the relative merits of using TiVo instead of an Optimum supplied DVR. Such as being able to...
View ArticleOptimum Ultra Question
Thinking about getting optimum online Ultra, I have talked to a couple of different customer service agents, one is telling me they need to drop another cable line from the pole to the house. The other...
View Article[iO] This TV, channel 111, not showing up on New Channel Guide
I'm on the Woodbury system and received this channel in the overnight. However it does not show up on the new Onyx guide. The guide goes from 109 to 114. No 111. Thought a reboot would resolve this...
View Article[OOL] Cisco 2950 and OOL
Hey Everyone, I was wondering if anyone had problems with getting DHCP leases from OOL with a 2950 between a router and a Arris modem on a VLAN? I'm trying to create a lab at home but I keep running...
View Article[OOL] Wanting to change internet
Right now i have verizon high speed for 35$ a month with 5mbs download speed. i was wondering if OOL is better since it says 15mbs download for 30$ if i install myself for the first year then 50$...
View Article[OOL] Internet suddenly spiking! I've tried everything..
Hello. Since yesterday my internet suddenly started spiking. I note that I do a lot of online gaming, and I also use VOiP programs which I can see my ping on at all times. I usually maintain a ping of...
View ArticleThinking about switching from DSL.. Anything I should know?
Hey there, everyone, I'm currently still stuck with Verizon DSL. Even though I am one block away from my local CO, and I walk by it every day, they refuse to string my block up with FiOS for some...
View Article[iO] LAN Connection on Samsung Boxes
What's the purpose of the LAN connection on the Samsung boxes. Just wondering if there's anything else I can do with these boxes - a rainy day project. Thanks!
View Article[iO] DVR Plus
I'm looking for some information on the DVR Plus service. I have a SA DVR, which is working fine, and several new Samsung non-DVR boxes. From any of the Samsung boxes, if I go to the DVR Plus page...
View ArticleIt's that time of year again
Good ole OOL slowdowns. Past several nights I'm clocking in at 26/0.3..... Yes, you read that right... 300 Kpbs. I normally wouldn't notice nor care about decreased bandwidth during peak hours until I...
View Article[iO] random audio jitter
I've been noticing random audio jitter, basically can be on any channel, a couple of times throughout the evening. But for one channel Veria Living, it's almost constant. Anyone know why this is...
View ArticleIntermittent visual artifacts and spluttring sound (CT)
HI I have OOL triple play in Norwalk CT and I'm getting these symptoms on different channels, it just started a week or two ago. Anyone else seeing this? Is it generally on my end or their end? sunspot...
View ArticlePace RNG110 RF output
Hello, I just received a Pace RNG110 cable box. It has an RF output on the back marked "To TV" but I'm told its disabled. For my application I really need this to work. Is there any way to turn it back...
View ArticleCaller ID
Is anyone else having trouble with Calller ID on the TV, lately is useless, it either do not show the telephone number or maybe minutes later.
View ArticleOptimum Pastel Commercials
So what's everyones opinion on the new hoopla commercials that Optimums been running recently? I'm a fan, they seem to be somewhat creative while being simple. I particularly like the commercial where...
View Article[iO] Cable box w/ CableCard M-series?
Could one theoretically use a cable card in a box such as this http://www.motorola.com/Video-Solutions/US-EN/Products-and-Services/Video-Consumer-Premise-Equipment/All-Digital-Set-Tops/DCH3416_US-EN...
View ArticleGetting "Channel not Available" on Pay Channels
I understand that some of the international and sport packages may remain SDV in the future but: how long after a system is switched to all digital should I expect SDV to be removed from some my...
View Article[OOL] Can't log into router
When I go to 192.168.1.1 it forwards me to http://router.optimum.net. Is there anyway to get to the router configuration and not through Optimum's portal?
View ArticleHow do these levels look?
Arris modem with boost+ RF Parameters Downstream DCID Freq Power SNR Modulation Octets Correcteds Uncorrectables Downstream 1 34 609.00 MHz -5.62 dBmV 37.94 dB 256QAM 897048639 105 0 Downstream 2 33...
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