[INTERNET] Default gateway no longer pingable?
It seems that as of the last week or so, the assigned gateway (router) from the Cogeco DHCP server is no longer pingable: # ip route get 8.8.8.88.8.8.8 via 67.193.224.1 dev eth0.2 table balance src...
View ArticleCisco DPC3848VM - Remote Management
Recently upgraded to the DPC3848VM and noticed something odd. Remote management is disabled in configuration but actually accessible from outside my lan (available right from the internet). What gives,...
View Article[TV] HD PVR availability
My parents are still renting an HD PVR with their TV service (recently changed to the My Mix 10 package). They began years ago with a Motorola box (I believe the 6216), but after it died it was...
View ArticleThanks COGECO!
Called the promotions department last night. I was able to get my phone upgraded to the freedom package from the select package for free for the next two years (without any cancellation fee) and $10...
View ArticleDoor to door
Is Cogeco going door to door in Ancaster asking about how good our service is and if we’re satisfied? Guy was wearing a badge that said Cogeco. Very suspicious to me as this is now the third time in...
View ArticleCogeco Activation Fee ?
Does anyone know what Cogeco's activation fee for residential cable internet is ? Seems like they do not provide this bit of information very readily for some strange reason.
View ArticleCogeco Unlimited
I just upgraded to Ultrafibre 60 Unlimited for Cogeco,but, I was reading the fine print and it says "Must not exceed a reasonable usage limit". How is it unlimited if there is extra charges? Does...
View Article[INTERNET] Changing Cogeco WIFI Modem to Modem Only
I am helping a relative with setting up her home network. I would like to remove the Cogeco WIFI modem and use our own router. I don't want to use the WIFI Modem in bridge mode. Can I just take the...
View Article[INTERNET] Acceptable Cable modem signals?
Hi, What are considered good cable modem signal values? I plan on raising alerts if they cross a certain threshold. Is this site's information correct?...
View ArticleAm I crazy, or have these TV boxes been programmed by monkeys?!
My mother just got her boxes for HD TV. They are Motorola DCX700. I see no way to get rid of the channels we are not subscribed to. So when zapping, she will have to go through a bajillion channels she...
View Article[INTERNET] smtp
We have spent the winter in the USA. Several times, we would get a message from mail program saying the Cogeco servers could not be accessed. Is there any downside to using the gmail smtp servers...
View ArticleNew Cogeco on Demand
Is there anyway to block the adult section of Cogeco VOD, with the new style VOD, I have my kids asking what's 'blacks on blonds' . I do realize that they don't have any pics with the adult content,...
View ArticleExtending Cogeco promo
My 6 months promotion is expiring soon: 60/10 internet, MyMix 40 with tivo, basic home phone, all for $72/month. Has anyone ever been able to extend their promotions for another 6 months? is it even...
View Article[INTERNET] No response from Cogeco
Today, we tried to upgrade our internet from 15 to 40 Mbps using My Account. Order was accepted and it said we would get a call back and an email confirming new rates. Never got either and service was...
View Article[PHONE] Number portability
Can Cogeco home phone numbers be ported? The web page for one service I looked at said the number could not be ported.
View ArticleChromebook Cogeco login issues
Hello all! First post. Just moved into a new address and my beloved Bell Fibe isn't available so it's Cogeco for internet and home phone for now. Anyway when I try to log in to my Cogeco web mail I'll...
View ArticleAdding Boxes to Cogeco database
Hey guys, I have 2 Motorola DHT6416 (I think) pvr's. These boxes were not originally from Cogeco, but was able to obtain a few of them when a local cable company went defunct many years ago. I actually...
View ArticleCogeco Unlimited
I just upgraded to Ultrafibre 60 Unlimited for Cogeco,but, I was reading the fine print and it says "Must not exceed a reasonable usage limit". How is it unlimited if there is extra charges? Does...
View ArticleAmazon Prime in Canada and TIVO
Apparently Amazon prime instant video will be launching in Canada soon. If and when this happens will COGECO enable the Amazon Prime instant video app on the TIVO boxes like all TIVO units have in the...
View Article[INTERNET] How to not lose emails when leaving Cogeco IMAP
WE have 5 Cogeco IMAP based email accounts. Using Thunderbird. Our Cogeco account is being terminated in a few days. What should I do to ensure that emails that are already in the Thunderbird folders...
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