[Connectivity] Docsis 3.1 levels?
What do you guys think about these levels? I recently picked up an SB8200 and have so far experienced some short random disconnects that I didn't with my previous SB6183.
View Article[Need Info] RCN Boston DOCSIS 3.1 - downstream channel requirements?
I have 1Gb service from RCN Boston. Just bought an Arris Surfboard SB2800 and RCN provisioned it. Performance is good, I'm getting over 900 Mbps from some speed tests and usually better than 600....
View Article[Equipment] Lease Time DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a network management protocol used on UDP/IP networks whereby a DHCP server dynamically assigns an IP address and other network configuration parameters to...
View ArticleMyRCN - 1gig
This is how MyRCN is showing, is this correct? I only have 1gig internet, no cable or phone. A LA CARTE DATA 500MB Primary Dynamic IP Address Modem Service Up to 500 Mbps Internet* Data Add-Ons...
View ArticleTV Equipment too high price?
https://www.silicondust.com/product/hdhomerun-prime-6/ HD Home run is advertising their 6 tuner Prime (previous device was 3 tuners) as "Coming Soon". The 3 Tuner SiliconDust HDHomeRun Prime is on...
View ArticleRCN's Over the Top Service
RCN has been talking about their Over the Top Service (OTT) for some time, to compete with the flood of OTT streaming services being offered by third parties. Do you suppose it will be similar to...
View ArticleLehigh Valley Weather Channel
Looks like the Weather Channel Locals PC is out - getting the national feed.
View Article[Connectivity] Chicago Upload Issues - Uncorrectable Codewords on Upstream
All, how can I fix my upstream SNR level? I'm only getting about 4-5 mbps upload to RCN speedtests and I'm getting about 3% packet loss for gaming / voip. The line from my wall goes directly to the...
View ArticleRcn and channels for 1000 and 20 up
I have a Arris sb8200 modem and the channels for 1000 down is only showing 17 channels in the arris softwear How can this be fixed ?? Thanks duz
View ArticleWhy hash passwords
There was a recent topic on reddit that claimed rcn stores user passwords in a manner that consumer reps can view your full password. Sadly rcn seems to have confirmed this is the case on twitter. It's...
View ArticleChicago SE Lakeview (Belmont Harbor Area) - Outage
For the last couple of days, I have been experiencing disconnects for a few seconds on my Internet connection. Yesterday afternoon I figured it was time to reboot the modem and my router. After I did...
View Articlemodem for RCN?
I am paying $10 a month for a modem provided by RCN in NYC please suggest - what modem could I order? thank you ...
View Article[Connectivity] Chicago - Internet Outage Since Thursday Night (9/27)
Anyone have any idea on when Internet service will be restored in Chicago (Lakeview)? It's been out since 9:30 p.m. last night. Called this morning and they said techs were out working on the issue....
View ArticleThe new Tivo experience
Has anyone had this installed by RCN? I was told it was for new installations only. If anyone has it what hardware did they use?
View ArticleTivo Quick Mode and Skip Mode
I am in the Lehigh Valley, and have had the RCN Tivo Premium 2-tuner unit for over seven years...â¦..I understand that Tivo has cable boxes that include two very interesting features, Quick Mode and...
View Article[Equipment] RCN Modem upgrade emails?
Any one else got the following e-mail for NY area? As part of our mission to provide you the absolute best service possible, we want to ensure you have up-to-date equipment to deliver your internet...
View ArticleLehigh Valley price change?
Was there a price hike on internet packages in the LV area or something? I shouldn't have been on any promo package, been on RCN for almost 4 years. I just got my new bill today. I've been paying...
View Article[CATV] DOGTV
Tried to switch back to RCN as a new customer. Could not find Bravo, Hallmark or other channels that use to be in a "Signature " package. The good news is that now they have DOGTV for $4.99/month....
View ArticleRCN's Over the Top Service
RCN has been talking about their Over the Top Service (OTT) for some time, to compete with the flood of OTT streaming services being offered by third parties. Do you suppose it will be similar to...
View ArticleRCN slow in DC, anyone else?
Is anyone else experiencing very slow uploads in Washington DC? It's usually been very stable but since this morning I can only upload like 500kbps. I looked at the merlin page and all looks fine. It...
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