Topic 'Re: Capping Discussion Here Only - Part 7' in forum 'OptimumOnline' - dslreports.com http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-15784791 en Wed, 23 Mar 2022 18:15:51 EDT Wed, 23 Mar 2022 18:15:51 EDT Re: Capping Discussion Here Only - Part 7 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18420715 said by Irish Shark:

said by JRW2:

said by eBobdotcom:

And I've learned that I do not have the latest level of firmware for the router. So I've downloaded the latest but haven't loaded it yet.
You WON'T be able to upgrade the firmware yourself, CV is supposed to do that automatically, so if you don't have the latest, they didn't upgrade you...
He said router not MODEM. He can update the router's FW.
OOPS! My mistake.. :D
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said by eBobdotcom:

And I've learned that I do not have the latest level of firmware for the router. So I've downloaded the latest but haven't loaded it yet.
You WON'T be able to upgrade the firmware yourself, CV is supposed to do that automatically, so if you don't have the latest, they didn't upgrade you...
He said router not MODEM. He can update the router's FW.
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And I've learned that I do not have the latest level of firmware for the router. So I've downloaded the latest but haven't loaded it yet.
You WON'T be able to upgrade the firmware yourself, CV is supposed to do that automatically, so if you don't have the latest, they didn't upgrade you...
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Tursiops_G asked about my OS. Windows XP.

Thanks again for the help.

Bob]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18419751 Wed, 30 May 2007 13:06:48 EDT Re: Capping Discussion Here Only - Part 7 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18417341 said by Tursiops_G:

The First problem that I see here is that your SB4100 Modem is no longer compliant with Optimum Online's 15/2 service (now standard)... Upgrading the Modem should improve your Download speeds, and *MAY* possibly help to solve your problem... You can exchange your modem for FREE at your local CV Walk-In center. :)

Your SMC Barricade 7004AWBR Router should be up to the task, as it supports 10/100Mb/s WAN and LAN ports, but checking for an Updated Firmware for it wouldn't hurt, either... ;)

What OS are you running?

(Edit): GeekNJ and TheWiseGuy beat me to it... ;)

-Tursiops_G.
or you can buy one off craigslist.com]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18417341 Tue, 29 May 2007 23:37:04 EDT Re: Capping Discussion Here Only - Part 7 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18410122
Your SMC Barricade 7004AWBR Router should be up to the task, as it supports 10/100Mb/s WAN and LAN ports, but checking for an Updated Firmware for it wouldn't hurt, either... ;)

What OS are you running?

(Edit): GeekNJ and TheWiseGuy beat me to it... ;)

-Tursiops_G.
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If you open Firefox download manager, there should be a retry link which should restart the download.
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It has been a while since I've seen that router in any post. I can't recall I'd it was limited to 10mb or not, but it is older and I would suggest trying without the router to see if the issue still occurs.
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I should add that I normally download more than one file at a time. But generally not more than 3 or 4. I guess I can't recall ever losing the connection while I was downloading only one file. I'll research a possible Barricade problem.

Thanks, Bob]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18410006 Mon, 28 May 2007 17:40:29 EDT Re: Capping Discussion Here Only - Part 7 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18409660
-Tursiops_G.
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Is this a type of capping or do I have another problem? Note that I do no uploading.

Thanks, Bob]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18409215 Mon, 28 May 2007 14:53:00 EDT Re: Capping Discussion Here Only - Part 7 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18405651 said by Blockade:

Im a new ool customer. Are my speeds normal? I think my upload is capped?

Download Speed: 11835 kbps (1479.4 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 1642 kbps (205.3 KB/sec transfer rate)
They look normal. A capped upload is 150kb or less. you are at 1,642kb.
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Download Speed: 11835 kbps (1479.4 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 1642 kbps (205.3 KB/sec transfer rate)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18405537 Sun, 27 May 2007 19:36:20 EDT Re: Capping Discussion Here Only - Part 7 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18399981 said by Rax:

i dont mean to start an argument ............
Right.
said by Rax:

so you must be a 50
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i dont mean to start an argument but how do you know? i dont think anyone knows what does it except the people who made it and the isp's who use it. :)
That is what has been surmised by those with a triple digit IQ that have followed this thread from the beginning. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18398069 Sat, 26 May 2007 04:01:49 EDT Re: Capping Discussion Here Only - Part 7 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18396279 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18396279 Fri, 25 May 2007 18:57:51 EDT Re: Capping Discussion Here Only - Part 7 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18396156 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18396156 Fri, 25 May 2007 18:32:16 EDT Re: Capping Discussion Here Only - Part 7 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18396009 said by MLGTWISTED:

Are we talking caps for upload or for downing and uping?

I have consistently upped information on host playing a never ending game on my xbox 360, the bitrate was probably around 800kbps for around 5 hrs.

I get upload clips where my upload dies for a split second, don't think I've ever been capped though.
Just enjoy your xbox games and speeds, and ignore the rif raf.
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Are we talking caps for upload or for downing and uping?
........ I've ever been capped though.
The cap is secret and what triggers it is not the same for all. The capping bot appears to use an algorithm based on how over-sold the node is, the amount one uploads, the time one uploads and the number of connections one is uploading to.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18395817 Fri, 25 May 2007 17:11:31 EDT Re: Capping Discussion Here Only - Part 7 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18394170
I have consistently upped information on host playing a never ending game on my xbox 360, the bitrate was probably around 800kbps for around 5 hrs.

I get upload clips where my upload dies for a split second, don't think I've ever been capped though.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18394170 Fri, 25 May 2007 11:44:15 EDT Re: Capping Discussion Here Only - Part 7 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18388626 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18388626 Thu, 24 May 2007 11:26:02 EDT Re: Capping Discussion Here Only - Part 7 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18387123 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18387123 Thu, 24 May 2007 01:14:59 EDT Re: Capping Discussion Here Only - Part 7 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18386801 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18386801 Wed, 23 May 2007 23:49:47 EDT Re: Capping Discussion Here Only - Part 7 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18386773 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18386773 Wed, 23 May 2007 23:43:00 EDT Re: Capping Discussion Here Only - Part 7 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18385752
i only used it one or twice but a lot of ppl on this forum know about it. its pretty straight forward,

go there with the modem they have the hfc mac address for, enter your acct num and all your nfos exactly like you have them and agree to the tos. your modem should reset with 15/2 caps.

again no idea if it still works. also i dont remember if it asks you for your modems hfc mac. if it does , and you enter it with a typo, this link will add another 44.95 monthly to your account.

remember its for adding more modems to your account not for what youre asking.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18385752 Wed, 23 May 2007 20:44:46 EDT Re: Capping Discussion Here Only - Part 7 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18350954 said by WoodyLI:

I wasn't able to find anything at optonline.net about info on throttling or on registering the modem. Do you have more specific information on where to look? The Member Services site is OOL's AMS (Account Management System) user account manager. For example, you can alter your email settings (and view your CVC account #) at »memberservices.optonline ··· ctms/ams by logging in with your primary account.

As for the speeds, sorry, haven't a clue but glad you're getting good value for your money.

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Something has definitely been improved in any case.
I have noticed many more CATV nodes on telephone poles where Verizon is running FiOS. CATV has to place eight nodes to Verizon's one because of the copper in the loop.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18349986 Thu, 17 May 2007 12:13:03 EDT Re: Capping Discussion Here Only - Part 7 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18349902 memberservices.optonline.net/]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18349902 Thu, 17 May 2007 11:57:15 EDT Re: Capping Discussion Here Only - Part 7 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18349834
I rebooted my modem and checked speeds and noticed while I don't have boost my speeds are faster than ever with standard. I'm getting just a hair under 14/1.9 which is as close as I've ever made it to the advertised 15/2 speeds. Something has definitely been improved in any case.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18349834 Thu, 17 May 2007 11:47:30 EDT Re: Capping Discussion Here Only - Part 7 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18336419
Of course, I haven't had the need to use that link for a while, with BOOST, and hopefully never again.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18336419 Tue, 15 May 2007 05:45:55 EDT Re: Capping Discussion Here Only - Part 7 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18332126 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18332126 Mon, 14 May 2007 12:41:39 EDT Re: Capping Discussion Here Only - Part 7 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18329926
This entire thread has turned into one big rumor. :uhh:]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18329926 Sun, 13 May 2007 23:20:23 EDT Re: Capping Discussion Here Only - Part 7 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18329682 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18329682 Sun, 13 May 2007 22:30:41 EDT Re: Capping Discussion Here Only - Part 7 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18328332
And for a friend, he had a throttled modem, I ran memberservices on the optonline.net homepage, registered my modem and the throttle was lifted. Guys might want to try that out and let me know if it works. This was like a month ago.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18328332 Sun, 13 May 2007 17:39:22 EDT Re: Capping Discussion Here Only - Part 7 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18297852
There! Now that's a troll! (if he was serious anyway). LOL!

:D :D :D :D :D]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18297852 Mon, 07 May 2007 21:11:21 EDT Re: Capping Discussion Here Only - Part 7 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18297781 commies excessive uploading network abusing clowns. Then they cap randomly just to mess with your head. It's all just one big conspiracy.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18297781 Mon, 07 May 2007 20:59:39 EDT Re: Capping Discussion Here Only - Part 7 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18297228 said by Iratesub:

The tech told me, that the key to not getting capped is to NOT leave a constant upload stream going. He used the word "burst" alot, like "we have no issues if you use your upload in bursts, but if you leave it going for long periods you risk getting capped, even with boost".

Ahhhhh, this is just like the old days. The special technician doesn't know exactly what causes a cap any more then I do.

Over the years and millions of characters typed the consensus is; the capping algorithm is a combination of the length of time uploading/the number of connections being uploaded to/how over sold the node is.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18297228 Mon, 07 May 2007 19:17:40 EDT Re: Capping Discussion Here Only - Part 7 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18294200 said by WoodyLI:

jaa, just read my response to Geek, It should apply to you too.

It's definitely a lot more than two or three.

You complain about people spreading misinformation so don't be hypocritical.
I think it is two or three - possibly four. Certainly not enough to call "many" or "common".

You are one. Show me the others - I like facts.
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Going to edit my post to be a little more clear.

OOL is 15D 2U
OOL w/Boost 30D 5U

Technically speaking, the only cap occurs when you start to stress the network. A process happens, you're identified as an abuser, and the system restricts you.. There is no real hard cap, however.

BOOL - has it's own range of speeds but you can find info about that on the website.

took this from another post to give you an idea of what im talking about.

"I was capped on plain OOL. When I asked for BOOST, I was uncapped. I still got "the call" from tech.
The man on the other end of the phone was professional and so was I. In the end, I was told, that YES boost is monitored by the same system that plain OOL is monitored by for capping. Boost may give a "little" more room before getting capped, but it's capable also. The tech told me, that the key to not getting capped is to NOT leave a constant upload stream going. He used the word "burst" alot, like "we have no issues if you use your upload in bursts, but if you leave it going for long periods you risk getting capped, even with boost".
He also mentioned that it was a combination of the amount and length of time the upload is used. It supposedly stress their system too much. And you only get three caps, on the fourth one you get kicked off.
So far I use my upload at full speed for half hour, then stop, then wait an hour or so and do the cycle over. I upload more at full speed for a half hour than at a very low speed for a week. The tech said that all the cap tracking is done autonomously. I have uploaded gigs and gigs and haven't gotten capped (yet).

Hope this helped!"]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18293337 Mon, 07 May 2007 00:22:30 EDT Re: Capping Discussion Here Only - Part 7 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18293016 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18293016 Sun, 06 May 2007 23:02:27 EDT Re: Capping Discussion Here Only - Part 7 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18292338
It's definitely a lot more than two or three.

You complain about people spreading misinformation so don't be hypocritical.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18292338 Sun, 06 May 2007 20:41:31 EDT Re: Capping Discussion Here Only - Part 7 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18292153
- I think I'm a troll.

- I think this post will be deleted soon.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18292153 Sun, 06 May 2007 20:01:34 EDT Re: Capping Discussion Here Only - Part 7 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18291474 said by WoodyLI:

I think everyone agrees that while the reasons are unclear, it's not uncommon for a boost subscriber to get automatically downgraded to standard 15/2 service without their knowledge and that if that happens, they are subject to the capping rules as read above.

Why would you possibly think that? What do you base that on?

I'm another that disagrees with that statement. I think the opposite is true - it is extremely uncommon.. I base my opinion on the unscientific observations of posts in this forum.
- There have been two or three posts that I recall of this happening.
- I estimate there are over 100 boost subscribers that post here
- People are more likely to come here when they have problems

You can have your own opinion that it is "common", just as people are free to have the opinion that the holocaust did not occur and the US government brought down the WTC.

But please don't say we all agree. That is absolutely false. I don't think I have even one post from someone other than you that thinks this is "common".
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I disagree. I think it is very uncommon that a few folks were somehow downgraded. I bet there hasn't even been 10 people in total that reported it here and a significant number of folks that have it and never had any issue. GeekNJ, You are disagreeing with my terminology at best. I said it wasn't uncommon without referring to any specific value. Fewer than ten in these forums is possible and offers a more substantial reference but it doesn't negate my point.

If you prefer I could simply state that some people in these forums have reportedly had their modem configs affected in this way. This is a factual response with no ambiguity.

I would point out that if you extrapolate the relationship of the number of forum members who have experienced their modem being reset to standard service after upgrading to boost with the actual number of CV Boost subscribers who don't contribute to these forums it is very likely to be a significant number of affected subscribers.

I say this with no implications or accusations. Simply observations.

As far as Verizon FIOS is concerned, I know nothing about that but it is interesting that a different company, with different people, and different equipment is having similar issues. CV and Verizon may be different but they would both experience the same difficulties in relation to bandwidth distribution among customers. I don't think it's unreasonable to suspect them of assuming many of their customers wouldn't notice such a reconfiguration. I'll bet if I walked into my office and asked everyone who subscribes to HSI either with OOL or FIOS that not one single person (except maybe our IT guy) would have any clue how to check their modem speeds or configuration despite the tools available on the ISP websites. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18290665 Sun, 06 May 2007 14:12:54 EDT Re: Capping Discussion Here Only - Part 7 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Capping-Discussion-Here-Only-Part-7-18290612 said by WoodyLI:

I think everyone agrees that while the reasons are unclear, it's not uncommon for a boost subscriber to get automatically downgraded to standard 15/2 service without their knowledge and that if that happens, they are subject to the capping rules as read above.I disagree. I think it is very uncommon that a few folks were somehow downgraded. I bet there hasn't even been 10 people in total that reported it here and a significant number of folks that have it and never had any issue.

I probably know the same number of folks on FIOS that supposedly got upgraded to 20/5 yet they were at 20/2 and needed to call support to get it corrected. Does that make it a common occurence for them too? I don't think so.
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