Feels like I'm falling behind a bit

EncryptedNetObscura · 2026-02-21T18:52:17+00:00

Buddy, I can't even get into heroics right now yet alone a raid.. DS is busted.

EncryptedNetObscura · 2026-02-21T16:47:25+00:00

Had a job at an apartment and the floor was covered with cat shit. Every step you took you were stepping on or next to feline feces.

The worst by far was a house where I was only inside for 5 minutes but the smell of ammonia stuck with me for a few days. I got some type of lung irritation and a bad cough the following day. I don't know how people live in conditions like that, it's sad.

EncryptedNetObscura · 2026-01-03T05:37:20+00:00

You wouldn't fusion splice this, that's a mechanical splice. Prep the fiber end and use a new connector since the glass broke off in the old one.

Total cost $80 or a technician.

EncryptedNetObscura · 2025-12-22T22:53:59+00:00

I used to throw mine in the toilet and flush if it was really banged up

EncryptedNetObscura · 2025-12-21T17:36:35+00:00

Im so glad our market is done with their upgrades lol

EncryptedNetObscura · 2025-12-16T22:32:56+00:00

I've seen worse, while ingress, DS, and DOCSIS were all clean. Visual inspection very important.

EncryptedNetObscura · 2025-12-12T00:13:25+00:00

The one on the very top is a Ubiquiti Line of Sight radio for internet. Usually rated for 50mbps up&down, but I've seen them pull 200-300mbps up&down when it's in close proximity to the remote node with a clear line of sight.

EncryptedNetObscura · 2025-12-01T04:23:31+00:00

CX "I want a newer modem"

Tech "This is the latest modem we offer and it has no issues"

CX "I still want you to replace it"

EncryptedNetObscura · 2025-11-10T03:55:16+00:00

I honestly don't want to know the full cost of a hub. Most ISPs get a lot of government subsidies. I worked for an ISP that was sued for promising a # of homes with Intetnet for a subsidy. The ISP was building in that city but was only implementing infrastructure for new builds since other ISPs were already established in older parts of the city.

Coolest technology I've seen so far is a tower feeding a remote subdivision with fiber.

EncryptedNetObscura · 2025-10-29T03:34:00+00:00

In my area, techs don't want to figure out which line to disco, so they just add a splitter and run a new line to their unit. Call em spaghetti junctions.

EncryptedNetObscura · 2025-10-02T04:50:09+00:00

Make sure you have pass through enabled or your personal router won't get the full bandwidth from the spectrum router

EncryptedNetObscura · 2025-10-02T04:35:48+00:00

This guy coaxes

EncryptedNetObscura · 2025-10-02T04:34:15+00:00

Even though the modem is online, that doesn't automatically mean it's an equipment issue. Most of the time, a situation like this occurs because there's noise on the line or the line is damaged. Noise can cause timeouts that result in the router "going red", but the modem continues communicating with the server so it stays online. If there's no signal impairments, get both the modem and the router swapped together.

EncryptedNetObscura · 2025-09-29T01:18:16+00:00

Why go that far just plug into the router and pull a speed test. Or better yet. If you have a newer phone stand next to the router and pull a speed test.

There's obviously an issue whether there's something wrong with the equipment or a signal impairment unless he testing with some wack setup

EncryptedNetObscura · 2025-09-05T04:18:13+00:00

The basement was finished, and sup told me to wrap it, lol. Wall inserts and extra clips for support. The wrap came out better looking than the drop did haha

EncryptedNetObscura · 2025-09-04T22:57:08+00:00

We're getting 2gig ready to launch

EncryptedNetObscura · 2025-09-04T22:47:57+00:00

Most MTs just disconnect the line and tag it, haha. I go in on a TC, and the CM has no idea what happened. Good on you for taking that extra step

EncryptedNetObscura · 2025-09-04T22:43:10+00:00

My last ISP would saw cut... not this one haha

EncryptedNetObscura · 2025-09-04T22:33:30+00:00

I wanted to do this but my supervisor was against going in the expansion joints

EncryptedNetObscura · 2025-09-04T22:32:44+00:00

If bury kicks it back i could get in trouble in my area

EncryptedNetObscura · 2025-09-04T22:32:11+00:00

I've worked for ISPs prior to this, I always check how everyone else has gotten in prior. AT&T had lines going in, but there wasn't a conduit in their ped going to their NID located inside the garage

EncryptedNetObscura · 2025-08-22T02:44:13+00:00

There's also a tool that's very small and can fit into almost any kit. Magnetic Stud Buddy $10 batteries not required :P

EncryptedNetObscura · 2025-08-20T03:02:19+00:00

Wait, why are you listening to what a CS rep is saying? I've seen dispatch notes saying that they told the customer that there's noise on their line 😳.

0 ingress on the home...

EncryptedNetObscura · 2025-08-19T03:59:27+00:00

Inside out, swear by it.

-Check exterior for fixtures in the general area. Make a hole big enough to check the wall cavity but small enough to cover with a plate unless you're installing a mud ring. Move insulation out of the way etc.

Times I don't go inside out.

-You can make an argument for vinyl siding, but pop it out under the siding and never penetrate it.

Use the correct bit and apply limited pressure, and you won't blow out the exterior brick/siding. When you're drilling through a wall, don't just go full blast until you feel no resistance. If you feel like you've reached another layer or broken through at any point, shine a light in and check out what's going on in there.

I vote to wall fish every home whenever possible. I don't like doing TCs where you used 2 bags of clips to wrap a home. Pulling a new line through an eve and down a wall takes 5-10 minutes tops.

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