Wi Fi Extender/Booster

[dsedy]

Optimum makes the options of service and charges so confusing no one knows what is right, wrong or indifferent.
They do this on purpose.

I learned all the scams they do with billing not from an insider but outsiders, family and friends that live on the same block all came to sit down and compare and share invoices from these scam artists. Mad as hell as we learn and see the crazy way of billing configures into each connection/ customer. You are not a customer, you are a connection and you only connect to what you make a deal for.

Most important, you can actually purchase your own modem and not pay $15 a month for there modem.
The modems are compatible but you need to make them program it through their network, it was not easy but I did.

As for the box they supply, certainly update that often …it’s an unavoidable charge, so change it out as needed. I also have more TV’s than boxes since I move them around into areas needed due to seasons. The back room box goes in the basement for the winter rather than have one for each location.

Also important is do not use their Wi-Fi router, purchase your own independent high end router for true optimal service.

Do not take any of their one time, one year promotional BS offers that need to be renegotiated every 12months.
Get basic service w/Wi-Fi and invest in a good streaming device that does not need any form of subscription.

There is so much more but could not possibly cover it all in one post, someone should teach a course in how to combat these scumbags just like they teach associates how to screw us.

Especially now since they are owned by a foreign corp.

 

[Roccus7]

Most important, you can actually purchase your own modem and not pay $15 a month for there modem.
The modems are compatible but you need to make them program it through their network, it was not easy but I did.

Like he said, when I was using Comcast cable and even DSL here in Maine, I always purchased my own modems. Yes, you have to spend some time on the phone with them, but it saves money. And no matter what BS they tell you, the output from the modem can be used with ANY wireless router, at least for internet.

YES, as Jack said, it takes your time for you to get on the horn with these folks to make them work; they won't work out of the box. AAMOF at one point the Comcast modem was exactly the same as a Motorola one, just had different decals. For internet only, there are even combo Modem/WiFi Routers for cable or DSL. HOWEVER, when you start talking TV, VOIP Phone & Internet, these personally purchased Modems and/or WiFi routers may not be the case. If you have a Fiberoptic MUX that has a RJ45 Female Port, EVERY WiFi Router will work for internet.

In the case of "Wireless Cable TV", I have a separate WiFi network. I have Satellite, and for my Wireless TV, DirecTV has its own wireless network set up which I had to purchase and it took the DTV tech a good couple of hours to setup. It was not something I could do as the tech was on the horn multiple times with the Mothership along with using special codes and crap he had to key in.

The DTV WiFi router is plugged directly into my Satellite Receiver, and the one TV that's on the system has a receiver that gets it's signal from that WiFi network. All my TVs are linked to the one Satellite receiver so they have access to broadcast and recorded shows, along with all the functions that the receiver has to offer. Additionally, since the receiver is on my home Internet LAN, when the satellite signal tanks due to rain, snow, etc., the receiver gets complete broadcasting to transmit throughout the house.

I expect that the VOIP phone system could be mean being locked into purchasing/renting their equipment. No actual knowledge here since my security system locks me into a good old analog phone line...

 

[Chinacat]

Well after doing nothing about this I finally got back on track and did my research and bit the bullet and bought a mesh style system made by TP link
One unit is connected to the cable modem and 2 others are placed strategically in other areas of the house
We now have stupid fast wireless in every corner if the house, basement, garage and yard

AX3000 Whole Home Mesh WiFi 6 Unit

AX3000 Whole Home Mesh WiFi 6 Unit

www.tp-link.com