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Alrighty I’m just gonna ramble on about my thoughts on the new quest (and things in general because I talk too much) and pray that at least some of it ends up coherent. Spoilers, by the way.

I’ve had this first theory since the last archon quest but got nervous and didn’t share, so here it is now. Maybe it’s an obvious thing that I’m just in the dark about, but I’m fairly sure that Dainsleif’s “Boughkeeper” title has a large part in explaining why he knows so much about things he really shouldn’t. From the newest quest, we learn that he is actually cursed with immortality, which could explain some it, but the guy still knows too much for it to simply be chalked up to his age. He’s literally the designated narrator for half of the official videos and knows a lot about what and who he talks about.

I suspect that the ley lines serve as an information network of some sort, and that Dainsleif’s position as Boughkeeper allows him access to it in one way or another. The only other places we really see the whole tree/branch thing is with the ley line branches, Irminsul trees, the Frostbearing Tree, and the tree who once had roots that spanned the whole continent (which we know the ley line branches were once directly a part of), all of which are connected in a way that I haven’t quite figured out yet. 

Now, from those screens that come up while the game is loading, we know that supposedly, the intertwined roots of the Irminsul trees far beneath the earth determine the pattern of the ley lines above, and we also know that ley lines are a “mysterious network that links the whole world together” and that they are said to remember everything that happens in the world. From this, I don’t think it’d be that much of a reach to say that Dainsleif can access that somehow.

Next. I do think there’s a pretty good chance that the Archons were involved in the destruction of Khaenri’ah. The Viridescent Venerer set actually tells us how the former Dendro Archon died during the cataclysm while in Khaenri’ah, which. Uh. That’s kind of really incriminating. 

However! Obviously, we’ve only heard this from Dainsleif’s point of view and he’s pretty biased considering his whole thing. We don’t know how much control Celestia has over the Archons’ actions, either, and I’m about 98% sure that some of them weren’t into it, and likely didn't even have a choice. Like, look at the Tsaritsa. Her whole thing is that sometime during the cataclysm, she witnessed something so view-shattering and unjust that her whole thing now is to “burn away the old world” and overthrow Celestia. 

I also can’t see Venti and Zhongli going along with the destruction of an entire nation with no hesitation. Like, obviously, again, Dainsleif is going to be biased, but from what we’ve been told Khaenri’ah didn’t even do anything divine-retribution-worthy. Celestia just seems be into dropping skyscraper-sized pillars and other things onto nations who get too good at being independent, for whatever reason. The new quest is definitely supposed to make us question the current systems of this world but I don’t think we’re meant to hate Venti or Zhongli, at least yet. I think they’re even kind of meant to be seen as the “best” out of the Archons, so to speak. (Not that I think they’re perfect, by any means.)

Like, just look at the way they’ve been presented to us, versus how some of the other Archons have been introduced (Storyline Trailer, my beloved). 

Raiden Shogun is made out to be some self-absorbed divine ass-kisser who doesn’t have humanity’s best interests at heart (which we know is supposed to be a thing you do as an Archon). She’s doing her whole confiscating visions and oppressive rule thing in an effort to be seen as more divine, but, as Dainsleif puts it, “what do mortals see of the eternity chased after by their god?”

The Dendro Archon/God of Wisdom is implied to not actually be as smart as somebody with that title is supposed to be, one way or another, and either has turned a blind eye to or blatantly encourages the “push for folly” in Sumeru. Can’t tell exactly what that would mean or entail (thanks, Dainsleif), but obviously. Doesn’t sound good.

Dainsleif says of the Hydro Archon that she “lives for the spectacle of the courtroom, seeking to judge all other gods. But even she knows not to make an enemy of the divine.” While the not making an enemy of the divine thing I get (I guess, coward), the whole “seeking to judge all other gods” bit seems very “remove the log from your own eye”-y. Like, you’re an Archon, too, what are you trying to prove here?

The Tsaritsa is- well, the Tsaritsa, as we know. While I do think we are meant to sympathize and agree with at least part of her core ideals and motives, she still is the one behind the Fatui and is, by extension, a war criminal. She also apparently has “no love left for her people”. It’s a bit of a complicated relationship that we have with her.

The only ones who Dainsleif does not directly slander in the trailer are Venti, Zhongli, and Murata. While I don’t think we have enough on her to come to any conclusions about her character yet, Venti does say of her that she is a “wayward, war-mongering wretch”. Now, he does also jab at Rex Lapis during this voiceline, but unlike with Murata we know that those two are buddy-buddy and it was very likely that it was “buffoon (affectionate)”.

Venti and Zhongli are also the first two Archons we encounter, which is important for multiple reasons.

Gonna derail for a bit because I don’t know where to start. But. The game very likely will (or at least should) end with no Archons.

Obviously, especially in light of the new quest (although this stuff has been floating around since the Dragonspine update and even before that), Celestia Bad. Like, cataclysmically bad (lmao). In fact, I’m highly certain that you could trace basically every problem in this game back to them, some way or another.

Even our main “villain” groups all seem to be gunning for Celestia. The Fatui obviously work for the Tsaritsa, who’s made it very clear that she plans to rebel against the divine. The Abyss Order, too, has their Deeply Upsetting plan of creating a mechanized god with the power to “topple the divine thrones of Celestia”.

Evidence points to an overthrow of Celestia at some point in the game, and considering how being an Archon or even a god is directly tied to Celestia, yeah. No more Celestia means no more Archons.

But even besides that, there’s a lot there to suggest that that’s where things are going.

I find it interesting how Mondstadt’s our prologue chapter, or that there’s even a prologue chapter of the game at all. Prologues are meant to set up ideas that will be present throughout the rest of the story, and Mondstadt does exactly that. Venti’s let the people of Mondstadt govern themselves and has almost completely been out of the equation for millennia, even if that means he is significantly weaker than his godly peers. When asked why he chose to do that instead of remain in charge and just give them freedom, Venti responds that “freedom, if demanded of you by an archon, is really no freedom at all.” This sentiment is also brought up in the Mondstadt portion of the storyline trailer, and the traveler even has a whole voiceline debating what Venti really meant when he said that.

This idea of freedom and that humanity is capable on its own is further reinforced in Chapter 1, in which Liyue learns to move on from the death of its Archon. Zhongli set up his plan with the intention of testing if his people could stand on their own legs without him there to guide them, and they do. He even expresses how pleasantly surprised he is that the Qixing were able to take advantage of the situation and seize control like they did. Keqing gives us this whole speech when we first meet her about how the adepti and gods underestimate humanity’s capability and how Liyue’s future is meant to be a godless one. This, in a way, extends to the rest of the continent as well.

In the storyline trailer (which I quote too often, I’m sorry. My favorite and only party trick is that I got bored one day and memorized the whole thing), Dainsleif spends the entire Khaenri’ah section musing about something similar. 

“In the perpetual meantime of a sheltered eternity, most are content to live and not to dream. But in the hidden corner where the gods’ gaze does not fall, there are those who dream of dreaming,” is obviously about the people of Teyvat vs. those in Khaenri’ah. While a future under the care of the Archons is a safe and reliable one, is it one that allows humanity to chase its potential to the fullest? Khaenri’ah was destroyed for flourishing like it did without gods, both as a punishment and a warning to everybody else.

“Some say a few are chosen and the rest are dregs, but I say we humans have our humanity.” This is in reference to visions. Throughout the game, this idea that, at least in the eyes of the gods, vision holders are more important than those without them, is constantly brought up.

In the commission “Leaves on the Wind”, Dr. Edith expresses how it often seems as if vision holders are the main characters of this world. From the notebooks we receive during the “Time and Wind” world quest, we learn that the Sumeru Academia actually discourages non-vision holders from conducting outdoor surveys, and how “these days... trying to be an academic when you don't have a Vision, it's really restricting...” Dainsleif even just straight up asks us what we think the gods think of vision holders and people in general during question time in that one quest.

In Lisa’s stories, we learn that the reason for her laziness is that a part of her is afraid of learning or doing too much, after witnessing what “uninhibited erudition” can do to people during her time in Sumeru. She also senses that something beneath the surface is happening regarding the distribution of visions. “For whatever reasons, the gods gave humans the key to changing everything, but they did not explain the cost involved. Lisa grew fearful of the truth.”

I forgot exactly where I was going with that last paragraph, but yeah. There’s definitely sketchy shit going on behind the scenes in regards to visions, possibly to keep people either quiet or complacent. I suspect it may even be to restrict access to certain knowledges or even the elements themselves. Anyways.

I lose track of my thoughts too often. Fuck. Right. Mondstadt and Liyue served as good examples of society under the rule of the Archons, and in Chapter 2 we will encounter our first bad example, showing us the pros and cons of the current situation. However, despite Zhongli and Venti seeming to genuinely care for their people, humanity’s wellbeing shouldn’t be reliant on how their god is feeling that day, and they shouldn’t have to look to the gods for a chance to become something greater than themselves, either.

Um. All that’s to say I’m just very excited to see where the story will go, and if Zhongli’s contract with the Tsaritsa is any indication then it’s gonna go somewhere good. Celestia bad, Archons bad but also not bad but also bad, I don’t know if what I just wrote actually even counts as understandable, thank you and good night.

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COVID19 UPDATES: 03/26/2020

Brazil: Brazil’s coronavirus-driven political meltdown seems to be moving very fast and not in a good direction. Governors of all Brazil’s 27 states to convene later tonight to discuss president Bolsonaro’s behaviour

France: French Public Health Official Reports 2,827 People In Need Of Life Support Due To Coronavirus (prev 2,516) - Latest French Death Toll From Virus Stands At 1,331 Deaths (prev 1,100)

NYC: Despite #coronavirus restrictions, NYC subway cars are still PACKED. This video, taken YESTERDAY, shows passengers in an overcrowded train with little evidence of social distancing LINK

Michigan:  2 members of Detroit PD die from COVID 19

US: At least 11 states have reported over 100 new cases of coronavirus on Wednesday, according to updates from each state's Department of Health or state officials. Here is the breakdown from each of these states: New York added over 5,000 cases New Jersey added over 700 cases Louisiana went up 400 cases Pennsylvania reported 276 new cases Texas increased by 259 cases Florida jumped over 215 cases Georgia went up 150 cases Ohio added 140 cases Indiana gained 112 cases North Carolina climbed 106 cases Virginia added 101 cases

US/DOD: EXCLUSIVE-U.S. DEFENSE SECRETARY ESPER ISSUES A STOP MOVEMENT ORDER HALTING ALL TRAVEL AND MOVEMENT ABROAD FOR UP TO 60 DAYS

US: BREAKING: 5 more U.S. Navy sailors aboard aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt test positive for Covid-19 in Western Pacific, bringing total to 8 in past two days: U.S. officials The warship has a crew of 5,000.

NYC: CoV patient died in NYC hospital lobby waiting for bed

World: Wednesday's major coronavirus updates: - USA: +11,204 cases, +146 deaths - Spain: +7,457 cases, +656 deaths - Italy: +5,210 cases, +683 deaths - Germany: +3,907 cases, +47 deaths - France: +2,931 cases, +231 deaths - Iran: +2,206 cases, +143 deaths - UK: +1,452 cases, +43 deaths

RUMINT (Massachusetts): So some very solid info that I just got from my LEO friend down in Massachusetts... people here had posted a few days ago that they noticed a ton of power company trucks all over the place, both convoys and just sitting around in parking lots. Apparently the deal with that is authorities are extremely worried that a normal power outage due to a tree going down or a car hitting a pole would cause mass panic, making people think shit just totally hit the fan because of CoV. Because of this they are having the linemen pre-staged all over the place to respond immediately to any power outage and get it back on as soon as possible so people don't run downtown and start looting stores thinking society just collapsed.

Florida: Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo says he has heard of two additional cruise ships coming to Port Miami with passengers who have tested positive for COVID-19. He says he is concerned because the port is controlled by the county, not the city.

US: Hospitals across U.S. consider universal do-not-resuscitate orders for coronavirus patients LINK

NYC:  An emergency room doctor in Elmhurst, Queens, gives a rare look inside a hospital at the center of the coronavirus pandemic. “We don’t have the tools that we need.” LINK

NYC:  manager at Mount Sinai West hospital in NYC - where staff were forced to wear TRASH BAGS as protective equipment - dies of coronavirus at age 48 LINK

California:  17-year-old teenager died of coronavirus after being released from a Los Angeles hospital LINK

UK:  London hospitals are facing a "tsunami" of coronavirus cases and are beginning to run out of intensive care beds, a senior hospital figure has said. LINK

Italy: Italy's death toll from Covid-19 could be severely underestimated. The town of Nembro, near Bergamo, had 158 deaths so far this year vs 35 on average in the recent past. Only 31 deaths were attributed to Covid-19.

Portugal: 60 deaths and 3544 cases now in Portugal! +17 deaths, +549 new cases and 18,3% rise on cases.  61 critical.

Texas: Warning: 2 men wearing scrubs, masks trying to perform in-home coronavirus tests LINK

Singapore: Health officials in Singapore reported 73 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday, making it the country’s largest single-day increase in cases.

Italy: ITALY'S LOMBARDY REGIONAL GOVERNOR SAYS CORONAVIRUS DATA ON WEDNESDAY "NOT VERY GOOD", NUMBER OF CASES UP BY SOME 2,500

Switzerland: A strange pattern has emerged in COVID-19 CFRs in Switzerland. COVID-19 has been twice as likely to kill patients in French-speaking cantons of Switzerland than in German-speaking, and more than twice as likely to kill patients in Italian speaking cantons than in French ones.

UK: BREAKING - United Kingdom is changing how #COVID19 deaths are recorded and made public, a Downing Street spokesman confirmed. Seems the UK is starting to hide deaths now.

Germany: BREAKING - "We already have many infected with #COVID19. And we have many dead already." Germany's Health Minister adds: "This is still the calm before the storm."

Russia: BREAKING - The Russian Ministry of Defense has allocated 8.8 billion rubles for the construction of 16 makeshift field hospitals for #COVID19 patients across the country.

Germany: BREAKING - Germany's Minister of Agriculture complains about staff shortages in the food supply amid #COVID19. Foreign seasonal workers are lacking in slaughterhouses and dairies. Sowing of grain also at risk.

RUMINT (New Orleans): "I am an ER MD in New Orleans. Class of 98. Every one of my colleagues have now seen several hundred Covid 19 patients and this is what I think I know. Clinical course is predictable. 2-11 days after exposure (day 5 on average) flu like symptoms start. Common are fever, headache, dry cough, myalgias(back pain), nausea without vomiting, abdominal discomfort with some diarrhea, loss of smell, anorexia, fatigue. Day 5 of symptoms- increased SOB, and bilateral viral pneumonia from direct viral damage to lung parenchyma. Day 10- Cytokine storm leading to acute ARDS and multiorgan failure. You can literally watch it happen in a matter of hours. 81% mild symptoms, 14% severe symptoms requiring hospitalization, 5% critical. Patient presentation is varied. Patients are coming in hypoxic (even 75%) without dyspnea. I have seen Covid patients present with encephalopathy, renal failure from dehydration, DKA. I have seen the bilateral interstitial pneumonia on the xray of the asymptomatic shoulder dislocation or on the CT's of the (respiratory) asymptomatic polytrauma patient. Essentially if they are in my ER, they have it. Seen three positive flu swabs in 2 weeks and all three had Covid 19 as well. Somehow this ***** has told all other disease processes to get out of town. China reported 15% cardiac involvement. I have seen covid 19 patients present with myocarditis, pericarditis, new onset CHF and new onset atrial fibrillation. I still order a troponin, but no cardiologist will treat no matter what the number in a suspected Covid 19 patient. Even our non covid 19 STEMIs at all of our facilities are getting TPA in the ED and rescue PCI at 60 minutes only if TPA fails. Diagnostic CXR- bilateral interstitial pneumonia (anecdotally starts most often in the RLL so bilateral on CXR is not required). The hypoxia does not correlate with the CXR findings. Their lungs do not sound bad. Keep your stethoscope in your pocket and evaluate with your eyes and pulse ox. Labs- WBC low, Lymphocytes low, platelets lower then their normal, Procalcitonin normal in 95% CRP and Ferritin elevated most often. CPK, D-Dimer, LDH, Alk Phos/AST/ALT commonly elevated. Notice D-Dimer- I would be very careful about CT PE these patients for their hypoxia. The patients receiving IV contrast are going into renal failure and on the vent sooner. Basically, if you have a bilateral pneumonia with normal to low WBC, lymphopenia, normal procalcitonin, elevated CRP and ferritin- you have covid-19 and do not need a nasal swab to tell you that. A ratio of absolute neutrophil count to absolute lymphocyte count greater than 3.5 may be the highest predictor of poor outcome. the UK is automatically intubating these patients for expected outcomes regardless of their clinical presentation. An elevated Interleukin-6 (IL6) is an indicator of their cytokine storm. If this is elevated watch these patients closely with both eyes. Other factors that appear to be predictive of poor outcomes are thrombocytopenia and LFTs 5x upper limit of normal. Disposition I had never discharged multifocal pneumonia before. Now I personally do it 12-15 times a shift. 2 weeks ago we were admitting anyone who needed supplemental oxygen. Now we are discharging with oxygen if the patient is comfortable and oxygenating above 92% on nasal cannula. We have contracted with a company that sends a paramedic to their home twice daily to check on them and record a pulse ox. We know many of these patients will bounce back but if it saves a bed for a day we have accomplished something. Obviously we are fearful some won't make it back.We are a small community hospital. Our 22 bed ICU and now a 4 bed Endoscopy suite are all Covid 19. All of these patients are intubated except one. 75% of our floor beds have been cohorted into covid 19 wards and are full. We are averaging 4 rescue intubations a day on the floor. We now have 9 vented patients in our ER transferred down from the floor after intubation. Luckily we are part of a larger hospital group. Our main teaching hospital repurposed space to open 50 new Covid 19 ICU beds this past Sunday so these numbers are with significant decompression. Today those 50 beds are full. They are opening 30 more by Friday. But even with the "lockdown", our AI models are expecting a 200-400% increase in covid 19 patients by 4/4/2020. Treatment Supportive worldwide 86% of covid 19 patients that go on a vent die. Seattle reporting 70%. Our hospital has had 5 deaths and one patient who was extubated. Extubation happens on day 10 per the Chinese and day 11 per Seattle. Plaquenil which has weak ACE2 blockade doesn't appear to be a savior of any kind in our patient population. Theoretically, it may have some prophylactic properties but so far it is difficult to see the benefit to our hospitalized patients, but we are using it and the studies will tell. With Plaquenil's potential QT prolongation and liver toxic effects (both particularly problematic in covid 19 patients), I am not longer selectively prescribing this medication as I stated on a previous post. We are also using Azithromycin, but are intermittently running out of IV. Do not give these patient's standard sepsis fluid resuscitation. Be very judicious with the fluids as it hastens their respiratory decompensation. Outside the DKA and renal failure dehydration, leave them dry. Proning vented patients significantly helps oxygenation. Even self proning the ones on nasal cannula helps. Vent settings- Usual ARDS stuff, low volume, permissive hypercapnia, etc. Except for Peep of 5 will not do. Start at 14 and you may go up to 25 if needed. Do not use Bipap- it does not work well and is a significant exposure risk with high levels of aerosolized virus to you and your staff. Even after a cough or sneeze this virus can aerosolize up to 3 hours. The same goes for nebulizer treatments. Use MDI. you can give 8-10 puffs at one time of an albuterol MDI. Use only if wheezing which isn't often with covid 19. If you have to give a nebulizer must be in a negative pressure room; and if you can, instruct the patient on how to start it after you leave the room. Do not use steroids, it makes this worse. Push out to your urgent cares to stop their usual practice of steroid shots for their URI/bronchitis. We are currently out of Versed, Fentanyl, and intermittently Propofol. Get the dosing of Precedex and Nimbex back in your heads. One of my colleagues who is a 31 yo old female who graduated residency last may with no health problems and normal BMI is out with the symptoms and an SaO2 of 92%. She will be the first of many. I PPE best I have. I do wear a MaxAir PAPR the entire shift. I do not take it off to eat or drink during the shift. I undress in the garage and go straight to the shower. My wife and kids fled to her parents outside Hattiesburg. The stress and exposure at work coupled with the isolation at home is trying. But everyone is going through something right now. Everyone is scared; patients and employees. But we are the leaders of that emergency room. Be nice to your nurses and staff. Show by example how to tackle this crisis head on. Good luck to us all."

China: BREAKING - China is drastically reducing the number of international flights from Sunday, as they fear a second wave of #COVID19 from foreign countries. But they cried when others banned flights from China.

US/DOD: US Army Goes To Highest State of Health Protection: SUBJECT: FRAGO 13 TO HQDA EXORD 144-20 ARMY WIDE PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) OUTBREAK// (U) REFERENCES. REF//A/ THROUGH REF//WW/ NO CHANGE. REF//XX/ [ADD] FRAGO 12 TO HQDA EXORD 144-20 ARMY WIDE PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) OUTBREAK, DTG: 230210Z MAR 20// 1. (U) SITUATION. [ADD] MITIGATION MEASURES TAKEN BY THE ARMY TO BLUNT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 HAVE PROVEN INSUFFICIENT. COVID-19 CONTINUES TO SPREAD GEOGRAPHICALLY AS THE NUMBER OF INFECTED PERSONS CONTINUES TO RISE. CIVILIAN CAPABILITY AND CAPACITY ARE BECOMING MORE STRESSED AS DENSE POPULATION CENTERS CONTINUE TO REPORT HIGHER RATES OF INFECTION THAT ARE IMPACTING MAJOR TRANSPORTATION HUBS AND SUPPLY CHAINS. ADDITIONAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS ARE REQUIRED TO PROTECT THE FORCE FROM FURTHER SPREAD OF COVID-19. FOR EXAMPLE, TO MAINTAIN STRATEGIC READINESS AND PRESERVE OUR RAPID-RESPONSE CAPABILITIES, WE ARE PLACING RAPID-RESPONSE FORCES UNDER HPCON DELTA.

France: The newspaper "Die Welt" reports on Italian conditions in France: A team of German doctors discovered during a visit to Strasbourg that triage had long reigned in Alsace. Means: Patients are sorted according to chances of survival. Brigitte Klinkert, President of the French department Haut-Rhin, to "Die Welt": "We have been doing triage for two weeks. Patients over 80, over 75, and sometimes over 70 can no longer be intubated because we simply lack the ventilators. It cannot be said often enough, because not only the German neighbors, but also the French outside of Alsace are not yet aware of the situation here. "

NYC: BREAKING - Last night EMS in New York took 6,406 medical 911 calls. The highest volume ever, surpassing the level of calls on 9/11 when the terrorist planes hit the WTC.

US: BREAKING - U.S. Navy to test all sailors on aircraft carrier in Pacific as #COVID19 cases grow, and grow, and grow. 24 sailors aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt have now tested positive for the virus. TR pulling into Guam soon, Navy says

World: GLOBAL CORONAVIRUS CASES REACHES HALF MILLION MARK WITH CHINA, ITALY AND US ON TOP 3 LIST #breakingnews

New York: 34% OF NEW YORK CORONAVIRUS TESTS ARE COMING BACK POSITIVE

Italy: BREAKING - Italy reports 6,153 new #COVID19 cases and 662 new deaths. Total now 80,539 coronavirus infections in the country and 8,165 dead.  MOST NEW CASES IN FIVE DAYS

Louisiana: Another update on hospitalization of covid patients in Louisiana: Today, 676 patients (29%) are hospitalized. 239 of them are on ventilators, which are in short supply, especially in New Orleans.

US: FAUCI SAYS THINKS CORONAVIRUS WILL CONTINUE ON THROUGH SUMMER, DOES NOT THINK IT WILL "DISAPPEAR"

New Jersey: NEW JERSEY CORONAVIRUS CASES INCREASE BY 2,492 FROM DAY EARLIER TO 6,876, DEATHS UP BY 19 TO 81 -GOVERNOR PHIL MURPHY

New York: The number has now climbed to 351 members of the NYPD that have tested positive for coronavirus

UK: BREAKING: UK reports 2,129 new cases of coronavirus and 113 new deaths, raising total to 11,658 cases and 578 dead

France: LATEST DEATH TOLL IN FRANCE FROM CORONAVIRUS STANDS AT 1,696 DEATHS (VS 1,331 yesterday) - PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIAL

NYC: NBC News: 131 FDNY members have tested positive for COVID19. More than 2,000 members of the agency are on medical leave, most of them with flu-like and coronavirus-like symptoms, per senior FDNY official. 

RUMINT: Report from a friend who is an ER PA in a mid size city. No, I will give no other identifying info about him. Testing 250-300 per day. Some positives with low grade (101 and below) fever, but those also have diarrhea. Their first cases were idiots who went to Mardi Gras. No, he in not in NOLA. These assholes transported the virus to their hometown. They expect it to really ratchet up next week, and go full on crazy the week after.

RUMINT (NYC): So many police officers in NY infected, many in quarantine, and more to follow. When the “urban youths” figure out the cats are unable to come out, it will be full on mayhem time. The guard will be necessary to tamp that shit down. If the rubber bullets don't at first work, I suspect there will be shoot to kill orders. Otherwise, the non rape/pillage/loot people will be butchered.

Anonymous Doctor’s Evaluation of COVID19: Ebola is a knock out expert. HIV plays the long game but only ends 1 way, COVID is the illegitimate brother to them both.

US: BREAKING: U.S. overtakes China as the country with the highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases

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Straightforward preliminary setup, however difficult to customize

2. Netgear Nighthawk RAX80

Excessive Performance Router For Optimum Internet

​In case you are extra out there for a high performance router for Optimum, it is best to contemplate the Netgear Nighthawk RAX80. Identical to the RS400, this can be a nice router that won’t disappoint you. It just as more energy than the RS400 does.

Design

​Whenever you take a look at this router, you may be a bit stunned that it is a router. It seems totally different than many other routers and is fairly space-age. As an alternative of antennas, the router comes with fins which are designed to increase your range and the facility of your signal. Combined with the Beamforming+, this router has nice vary.

This router additionally has 5 1-Gigabit Ethernet ports for wired units, supplying you with numerous possibilities to wire in the units that basically can’t lose sign.

Efficiency

​If you actually need one of the best efficiency that you could get with Optimum service, this router isn’t going to disappoint you. To begin with, the RAX80 has 8 simultaneous streams going directly. That signifies that many individuals on totally different units can stream on the similar time with out dropping any velocity.

It also comes with MU-MIMO know-how, further permitting a number of customers on the similar time. Power-wise, it is designed with a 64-bit, 1.8GHz quad-core processor, making certain you get all the power that you would ever want.

eight simultaneous streams

Comes with 5 1-Gigabit Ethernet ports

Sensible parental controls

Designed with 64-bit, 1.8GHz quad-core processor

MU-MIMO know-how

LEDs are exhausting to see as a result of their placement

3. TP-Hyperlink Archer A7 Sensible WiFi Router

Finances Pleasant

​Typically, you want a less expensive router, so in case you are making an attempt to stay within a price range and still get a great and dependable router, we advise the TP-Link Archer A7 in your Optimum service.

Design

​Wanting on the design, the Archer A7 is pretty commonplace. It’s a horizontal router with three excessive efficiency antennas to offer your signal an added increase.

The Archer A7 comes four 1-Gigabit ports. These ports permit no matter is plugged into them to be accessed wirelessly within your network. It additionally comes with wi-fi USB access, which could be useful for the units that are not wired in.

Efficiency

​The Archer A7 can attain as much as 2500 square ft, which is larger than the typical residence by far so it ought to work out nicely. With the QoS know-how, you get bandwidth prioritization, making certain the units that you want related with all the bandwidth they need.

That is essential when you’ve got any players or anybody who really streams closely in your network. Additionally for networks with heavy streaming, this router provides 4K streaming.

Velocity-wise, the Archer A7 can reach up to 1750 Mbps, providing 3X quicker Wi-Fi than other traditional routers do. Even at such an reasonably priced worth, this router can simply handle each gadget in your home.

QoS know-how

Straightforward set up and setup

Wireless USB access

four 1-Gigabit Ethernet ports

4K streaming for games and videos

Router will have to be rebooted occasionally

4. Motorola MG7540 WiFi Modem Router

Best Modem Router Combo For Optimum

​For a modem router combo, we advise the Motorola MG7540. This can be a nice modem that can be utilized with greater than the Optimum service, so should you change suppliers, you must still be capable of use this one.

Design

​Wanting on the design of the MG7540, you’ll discover that this can be a vertical modem, which suggests it’s much less more likely to get scorching and it will take up much less room on a table or desk. It’s also easier to cover should you needed it to be away from visible eyes.

On the modem itself, you can find 4 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports. This implies you’ll be able to wire in your recreation system, HDTV, or even your PC, making certain that you’ve continued internet protection.

Performance

​This can be a nice modem. It presents speeds up to 375 Mbps, which is about right for a cable modem. The built-in router can also be a high-speed AC1600, providing web access for all the wireless units that you’ve with none hassle.

The MG7540 can even work on the DFS frequencies, which is somewhat uncommon for a router. Meaning that you’re much less more likely to run into congestion or visitors along your frequencies. The AnyBeam Beamforming with this router works at each the 2.4GHz and the 5GHz frequencies as nicely.

Four 10/100/1000 Gigabit LAN ports

Works with Wi-Fi DFS frequencies

Gives speeds as much as 375 Mbps

Security from Denial of Service attacks

Anybeam Beamforming at both frequencies

Not straightforward to set up on your own

5. Google Wi-Fi System 3-Pack

Prolonged Coverage

​Should you need extra protection than you will get with a regular router, don’t worry, there’s still an incredible router on the market for you. One of the best router for prolonged protection is the Google Wi-Fi System, which is a mesh system.

Design

​Wanting on the design of the Google Wi-Fi System, you’ll discover instantly that it’s white and has no external antennas. This implies it’s easier to mix in with your property décor and won’t be an apparent piece of know-how.

The Google System comes with three Wi-Fi factors that may get rid of lifeless spots throughout your community. You should purchase further points if that you must prolong your protection even further, making this preferrred for giant areas and buildings which may have obstacles obstructing your range.

Efficiency

​Each of the three factors which might be included with the package deal have their own LAN port in addition to being a Wi-Fi point, so you achieve two Gigabit Ethernet ports in every level. So, you possibly can wire a tool instantly at any level, making certain that your units could be as related as you want them to be.

The Google Wi-Fi system can cowl up to 1,500 sq. ft without lifeless spots with every of the three factors that come with it. When you need more coverage than four,500 sq. ft, you’ll be able to all the time get more factors to extend it further.

Comes with 3 factors

Can reach up to 1500 square ft with every included Wi-Fi factors, 4500 sq. ft with all 3

Extra factors can all the time be added

No exterior antennas

Mild-coloured casing

What To Think about When Wanting For A New Router For Optimum Internet

Your Internet Velocity Package deal

​All modems and routers will promote the amount of speeds that they permit. You may assume that purchasing a router able to excessive speeds offers you excessive speeds, however the velocity of your web is basically dependent on the velocity you’re getting from Optimum.

In case your package deal solely has 300 Mbps obtain speeds, a router capable of a Gig won’t be any quicker than the 300 you’ve got.

Square Footage

​No two houses are the same measurement and form. You possibly can even have two networks with the same sq. footage, however with a unique format. The square footage and format of your community can affect the vary your router provides you.

Think about what you want from your router as far as protection goes if you begin in search of a new Optimum suitable router. Smaller spaces don’t want the identical vary as greater spaces do.

Number Of Related Units

​The amount of individuals which are using your community, the quantity of units related to the community, and what sort of internet utilization is occurring all go into your ultimate velocity.

If in case you have only one streaming gadget at a time, you’ll not need to think about MU-MIMO capabilities like a community with plenty of streaming units will need to. The amount of activity in your network is an enormous issue within the options you have to be in search of out of your router.

Remaining Phrases

When it comes right down to it, you possibly can’t do higher than the Netgear Nighthawk R7000 for one of the best router for Optimum. It’s a great all-around router, offering you good speeds and securities. It is a dual-band router, allowing you to choose between the two.4GHz and the 5GHz as you should.

The one approach you would wish to go together with one other router is if in case you have heavy streaming visitors from a number of users on your community. In that case, you’ll be able to go together with a excessive performance router like the Netgear Nighthawk RAX80.

Simply keep in mind that you have to get a router that may fit your network properly. Take into accounts all the users on your network and the way you favor to use the internet. In the event you do any activity that seems to go beyond the skills of the R7000, then you’ll be able to look right into a mesh system for extra range or the RAX80 for larger efficiency.

The post 5 Best Routers For Optimum Internet (2019) & Modem Router Combos appeared first on Tactics Socks.

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In case you are an Optimum subscriber, there’s a very good probability that you’ve been provided the option to lease a router or modem immediately from them.

This, nevertheless, is a nasty concept. As an alternative, you should purchase the perfect router for Optimum, saving yourself cash whereas enhancing the standard of service that you simply get.

Optimum fees $9.95 to lease you a mediocre router than won’t ever meet your community’s particular person needs. As an alternative of settling for less and paying more than it is advisable to, it is time to buy your personal router. This is what it is advisable know.

Benefits Of Having Your Personal Wi-fi Router For Optimum Internet

Quicker Wi-Fi

​With the various wi-fi units that all of us use, we anticipate to get the perfect speeds potential. You want to have the ability to stream and browse without limit.

Yet, once you get a router instantly from Optimum, you’re taking an enormous danger in getting speeds which might be sluggish and irritating. Whenever you purchase your personal greatest router for Optimum, you will be able to decide on one which has the kinds of speeds that you’re in search of.

Get rid of Monthly Rental Fees

​When you consider spending an extra $9.95 a month, you won’t assume that it is so dangerous. In any case, you’re only renting a router. But that $9.95 provides up over time and you’re by no means any nearer to owning your router.

For 12 months, you’re paying $119.40 for a router that you simply still don’t personal. Worse, the fee is for a mediocre to common router. Save your self the money and purchase your personal.

Extended Wireless Protection

​Your wi-fi range is restricted to what your router is able to. Within the case of renting your router, you’re taking a danger in whether it’s giant sufficient to cover your entire community.

When your router has limited range, you’ll get lifeless spots all through the community, dropping your sign whenever you actually don’t want it to. It is a good idea to get your personal router to make sure that your complete community is getting the coverage it needs.

Modem Router Combo vs. Separate Models

If you find yourself looking for an Optimum suitable router, you’ll need to determine whether you need a modem router combo or to buy separate models.

Execs Of Combo Unit Embrace:

Costs lower than separate models

Just one gadget to maintain up to date

Easier to install

Execs Of Single Models:

Extra selection in options for both units

Better firmware updates

Better efficiency

5 Best Routers For Optimum Internet 2019

Editor’s Selection (Modem Router Combo)

1. Netgear Nighthawk R7000

Best Router For Optimum (Editor’s Selection)

Our selection for the perfect router for Optimum is the Netgear Nighthawk R7000. We already know that the Nighthawk line is reliable and comes with good efficiency. The R7000 is not any exception.

Design

​Design-wise the Nighthawk R7000 is a regular router. It has three high performance antennas to offer you an extended range. It has to take a seat horizontally and has no method of being set up vertically, if that was a consideration for you.

It comes with four 1-Gigabit ports for wired connectivity. It will will let you plug in any system that wants utterly uninterrupted web access.

Performance

​This router is an AC1900 velocity with dual-bands. The bands go as much as 600 and 1300 Mbps respectively. The coverage for this router can also be good, reaching as much as 1800 square ft and not using a break in coverage. It will remove any potential lifeless spots that you simply may need in your community.

The R7000 additionally has dynamic QoS, so you will be able to determine which units really can’t have an interruption in protection or get kicked off when another gadget starts streaming. It additionally has MU-MIMO know-how, allowing a number of units to stream on the similar time with ease. The Circle App is a paid service that’s obtainable to provide you boosted controls over who has entry to the router and what’s allowed.

four 1-Gigabit Ethernet ports

USB Three.0 and USB 2.0 ports

Circle App parental controls

MU-MIMO know-how

Dynamic QoS

Straightforward preliminary setup, however difficult to customize

2. Netgear Nighthawk RAX80

Excessive Performance Router For Optimum Internet

​In case you are extra out there for a high performance router for Optimum, it is best to contemplate the Netgear Nighthawk RAX80. Identical to the RS400, this can be a nice router that won’t disappoint you. It just as more energy than the RS400 does.

Design

​Whenever you take a look at this router, you may be a bit stunned that it is a router. It seems totally different than many other routers and is fairly space-age. As an alternative of antennas, the router comes with fins which are designed to increase your range and the facility of your signal. Combined with the Beamforming+, this router has nice vary.

This router additionally has 5 1-Gigabit Ethernet ports for wired units, supplying you with numerous possibilities to wire in the units that basically can’t lose sign.

Efficiency

​If you actually need one of the best efficiency that you could get with Optimum service, this router isn’t going to disappoint you. To begin with, the RAX80 has 8 simultaneous streams going directly. That signifies that many individuals on totally different units can stream on the similar time with out dropping any velocity.

It also comes with MU-MIMO know-how, further permitting a number of customers on the similar time. Power-wise, it is designed with a 64-bit, 1.8GHz quad-core processor, making certain you get all the power that you would ever want.

eight simultaneous streams

Comes with 5 1-Gigabit Ethernet ports

Sensible parental controls

Designed with 64-bit, 1.8GHz quad-core processor

MU-MIMO know-how

LEDs are exhausting to see as a result of their placement

3. TP-Hyperlink Archer A7 Sensible WiFi Router

Finances Pleasant

​Typically, you want a less expensive router, so in case you are making an attempt to stay within a price range and still get a great and dependable router, we advise the TP-Link Archer A7 in your Optimum service.

Design

​Wanting on the design, the Archer A7 is pretty commonplace. It’s a horizontal router with three excessive efficiency antennas to offer your signal an added increase.

The Archer A7 comes four 1-Gigabit ports. These ports permit no matter is plugged into them to be accessed wirelessly within your network. It additionally comes with wi-fi USB access, which could be useful for the units that are not wired in.

Efficiency

​The Archer A7 can attain as much as 2500 square ft, which is larger than the typical residence by far so it ought to work out nicely. With the QoS know-how, you get bandwidth prioritization, making certain the units that you want related with all the bandwidth they need.

That is essential when you’ve got any players or anybody who really streams closely in your network. Additionally for networks with heavy streaming, this router provides 4K streaming.

Velocity-wise, the Archer A7 can reach up to 1750 Mbps, providing 3X quicker Wi-Fi than other traditional routers do. Even at such an reasonably priced worth, this router can simply handle each gadget in your home.

QoS know-how

Straightforward set up and setup

Wireless USB access

four 1-Gigabit Ethernet ports

4K streaming for games and videos

Router will have to be rebooted occasionally

4. Motorola MG7540 WiFi Modem Router

Best Modem Router Combo For Optimum

​For a modem router combo, we advise the Motorola MG7540. This can be a nice modem that can be utilized with greater than the Optimum service, so should you change suppliers, you must still be capable of use this one.

Design

​Wanting on the design of the MG7540, you’ll discover that this can be a vertical modem, which suggests it’s much less more likely to get scorching and it will take up much less room on a table or desk. It’s also easier to cover should you needed it to be away from visible eyes.

On the modem itself, you can find 4 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports. This implies you’ll be able to wire in your recreation system, HDTV, or even your PC, making certain that you’ve continued internet protection.

Performance

​This can be a nice modem. It presents speeds up to 375 Mbps, which is about right for a cable modem. The built-in router can also be a high-speed AC1600, providing web access for all the wireless units that you’ve with none hassle.

The MG7540 can even work on the DFS frequencies, which is somewhat uncommon for a router. Meaning that you’re much less more likely to run into congestion or visitors along your frequencies. The AnyBeam Beamforming with this router works at each the 2.4GHz and the 5GHz frequencies as nicely.

Four 10/100/1000 Gigabit LAN ports

Works with Wi-Fi DFS frequencies

Gives speeds as much as 375 Mbps

Security from Denial of Service attacks

Anybeam Beamforming at both frequencies

Not straightforward to set up on your own

5. Google Wi-Fi System 3-Pack

Prolonged Coverage

​Should you need extra protection than you will get with a regular router, don’t worry, there’s still an incredible router on the market for you. One of the best router for prolonged protection is the Google Wi-Fi System, which is a mesh system.

Design

​Wanting on the design of the Google Wi-Fi System, you’ll discover instantly that it’s white and has no external antennas. This implies it’s easier to mix in with your property décor and won’t be an apparent piece of know-how.

The Google System comes with three Wi-Fi factors that may get rid of lifeless spots throughout your community. You should purchase further points if that you must prolong your protection even further, making this preferrred for giant areas and buildings which may have obstacles obstructing your range.

Efficiency

​Each of the three factors which might be included with the package deal have their own LAN port in addition to being a Wi-Fi point, so you achieve two Gigabit Ethernet ports in every level. So, you possibly can wire a tool instantly at any level, making certain that your units could be as related as you want them to be.

The Google Wi-Fi system can cowl up to 1,500 sq. ft without lifeless spots with every of the three factors that come with it. When you need more coverage than four,500 sq. ft, you’ll be able to all the time get more factors to extend it further.

Comes with 3 factors

Can reach up to 1500 square ft with every included Wi-Fi factors, 4500 sq. ft with all 3

Extra factors can all the time be added

No exterior antennas

Mild-coloured casing

What To Think about When Wanting For A New Router For Optimum Internet

Your Internet Velocity Package deal

​All modems and routers will promote the amount of speeds that they permit. You may assume that purchasing a router able to excessive speeds offers you excessive speeds, however the velocity of your web is basically dependent on the velocity you’re getting from Optimum.

In case your package deal solely has 300 Mbps obtain speeds, a router capable of a Gig won’t be any quicker than the 300 you’ve got.

Square Footage

​No two houses are the same measurement and form. You possibly can even have two networks with the same sq. footage, however with a unique format. The square footage and format of your community can affect the vary your router provides you.

Think about what you want from your router as far as protection goes if you begin in search of a new Optimum suitable router. Smaller spaces don’t want the identical vary as greater spaces do.

Number Of Related Units

​The amount of individuals which are using your community, the quantity of units related to the community, and what sort of internet utilization is occurring all go into your ultimate velocity.

If in case you have only one streaming gadget at a time, you’ll not need to think about MU-MIMO capabilities like a community with plenty of streaming units will need to. The amount of activity in your network is an enormous issue within the options you have to be in search of out of your router.

Remaining Phrases

When it comes right down to it, you possibly can’t do higher than the Netgear Nighthawk R7000 for one of the best router for Optimum. It’s a great all-around router, offering you good speeds and securities. It is a dual-band router, allowing you to choose between the two.4GHz and the 5GHz as you should.

The one approach you would wish to go together with one other router is if in case you have heavy streaming visitors from a number of users on your community. In that case, you’ll be able to go together with a excessive performance router like the Netgear Nighthawk RAX80.

Simply keep in mind that you have to get a router that may fit your network properly. Take into accounts all the users on your network and the way you favor to use the internet. In the event you do any activity that seems to go beyond the skills of the R7000, then you’ll be able to look right into a mesh system for extra range or the RAX80 for larger efficiency.

The post 5 Best Routers For Optimum Internet (2019) & Modem Router Combos appeared first on Tactics Socks.

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In case you are an Optimum subscriber, there’s a very good probability that you’ve been provided the option to lease a router or modem immediately from them.

This, nevertheless, is a nasty concept. As an alternative, you should purchase the perfect router for Optimum, saving yourself cash whereas enhancing the standard of service that you simply get.

Optimum fees $9.95 to lease you a mediocre router than won’t ever meet your community’s particular person needs. As an alternative of settling for less and paying more than it is advisable to, it is time to buy your personal router. This is what it is advisable know.

Benefits Of Having Your Personal Wi-fi Router For Optimum Internet

Quicker Wi-Fi

​With the various wi-fi units that all of us use, we anticipate to get the perfect speeds potential. You want to have the ability to stream and browse without limit.

Yet, once you get a router instantly from Optimum, you’re taking an enormous danger in getting speeds which might be sluggish and irritating. Whenever you purchase your personal greatest router for Optimum, you will be able to decide on one which has the kinds of speeds that you’re in search of.

Get rid of Monthly Rental Fees

​When you consider spending an extra $9.95 a month, you won’t assume that it is so dangerous. In any case, you’re only renting a router. But that $9.95 provides up over time and you’re by no means any nearer to owning your router.

For 12 months, you’re paying $119.40 for a router that you simply still don’t personal. Worse, the fee is for a mediocre to common router. Save your self the money and purchase your personal.

Extended Wireless Protection

​Your wi-fi range is restricted to what your router is able to. Within the case of renting your router, you’re taking a danger in whether it’s giant sufficient to cover your entire community.

When your router has limited range, you’ll get lifeless spots all through the community, dropping your sign whenever you actually don’t want it to. It is a good idea to get your personal router to make sure that your complete community is getting the coverage it needs.

Modem Router Combo vs. Separate Models

If you find yourself looking for an Optimum suitable router, you’ll need to determine whether you need a modem router combo or to buy separate models.

Execs Of Combo Unit Embrace:

Costs lower than separate models

Just one gadget to maintain up to date

Easier to install

Execs Of Single Models:

Extra selection in options for both units

Better firmware updates

Better efficiency

5 Best Routers For Optimum Internet 2019

Editor’s Selection (Modem Router Combo)

1. Netgear Nighthawk R7000

Best Router For Optimum (Editor’s Selection)

Our selection for the perfect router for Optimum is the Netgear Nighthawk R7000. We already know that the Nighthawk line is reliable and comes with good efficiency. The R7000 is not any exception.

Design

​Design-wise the Nighthawk R7000 is a regular router. It has three high performance antennas to offer you an extended range. It has to take a seat horizontally and has no method of being set up vertically, if that was a consideration for you.

It comes with four 1-Gigabit ports for wired connectivity. It will will let you plug in any system that wants utterly uninterrupted web access.

Performance

​This router is an AC1900 velocity with dual-bands. The bands go as much as 600 and 1300 Mbps respectively. The coverage for this router can also be good, reaching as much as 1800 square ft and not using a break in coverage. It will remove any potential lifeless spots that you simply may need in your community.

The R7000 additionally has dynamic QoS, so you will be able to determine which units really can’t have an interruption in protection or get kicked off when another gadget starts streaming. It additionally has MU-MIMO know-how, allowing a number of units to stream on the similar time with ease. The Circle App is a paid service that’s obtainable to provide you boosted controls over who has entry to the router and what’s allowed.

four 1-Gigabit Ethernet ports

USB Three.0 and USB 2.0 ports

Circle App parental controls

MU-MIMO know-how

Dynamic QoS

Straightforward preliminary setup, however difficult to customize

2. Netgear Nighthawk RAX80

Excessive Performance Router For Optimum Internet

​In case you are extra out there for a high performance router for Optimum, it is best to contemplate the Netgear Nighthawk RAX80. Identical to the RS400, this can be a nice router that won’t disappoint you. It just as more energy than the RS400 does.

Design

​Whenever you take a look at this router, you may be a bit stunned that it is a router. It seems totally different than many other routers and is fairly space-age. As an alternative of antennas, the router comes with fins which are designed to increase your range and the facility of your signal. Combined with the Beamforming+, this router has nice vary.

This router additionally has 5 1-Gigabit Ethernet ports for wired units, supplying you with numerous possibilities to wire in the units that basically can’t lose sign.

Efficiency

​If you actually need one of the best efficiency that you could get with Optimum service, this router isn’t going to disappoint you. To begin with, the RAX80 has 8 simultaneous streams going directly. That signifies that many individuals on totally different units can stream on the similar time with out dropping any velocity.

It also comes with MU-MIMO know-how, further permitting a number of customers on the similar time. Power-wise, it is designed with a 64-bit, 1.8GHz quad-core processor, making certain you get all the power that you would ever want.

eight simultaneous streams

Comes with 5 1-Gigabit Ethernet ports

Sensible parental controls

Designed with 64-bit, 1.8GHz quad-core processor

MU-MIMO know-how

LEDs are exhausting to see as a result of their placement

3. TP-Hyperlink Archer A7 Sensible WiFi Router

Finances Pleasant

​Typically, you want a less expensive router, so in case you are making an attempt to stay within a price range and still get a great and dependable router, we advise the TP-Link Archer A7 in your Optimum service.

Design

​Wanting on the design, the Archer A7 is pretty commonplace. It’s a horizontal router with three excessive efficiency antennas to offer your signal an added increase.

The Archer A7 comes four 1-Gigabit ports. These ports permit no matter is plugged into them to be accessed wirelessly within your network. It additionally comes with wi-fi USB access, which could be useful for the units that are not wired in.

Efficiency

​The Archer A7 can attain as much as 2500 square ft, which is larger than the typical residence by far so it ought to work out nicely. With the QoS know-how, you get bandwidth prioritization, making certain the units that you want related with all the bandwidth they need.

That is essential when you’ve got any players or anybody who really streams closely in your network. Additionally for networks with heavy streaming, this router provides 4K streaming.

Velocity-wise, the Archer A7 can reach up to 1750 Mbps, providing 3X quicker Wi-Fi than other traditional routers do. Even at such an reasonably priced worth, this router can simply handle each gadget in your home.

QoS know-how

Straightforward set up and setup

Wireless USB access

four 1-Gigabit Ethernet ports

4K streaming for games and videos

Router will have to be rebooted occasionally

4. Motorola MG7540 WiFi Modem Router

Best Modem Router Combo For Optimum

​For a modem router combo, we advise the Motorola MG7540. This can be a nice modem that can be utilized with greater than the Optimum service, so should you change suppliers, you must still be capable of use this one.

Design

​Wanting on the design of the MG7540, you’ll discover that this can be a vertical modem, which suggests it’s much less more likely to get scorching and it will take up much less room on a table or desk. It’s also easier to cover should you needed it to be away from visible eyes.

On the modem itself, you can find 4 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports. This implies you’ll be able to wire in your recreation system, HDTV, or even your PC, making certain that you’ve continued internet protection.

Performance

​This can be a nice modem. It presents speeds up to 375 Mbps, which is about right for a cable modem. The built-in router can also be a high-speed AC1600, providing web access for all the wireless units that you’ve with none hassle.

The MG7540 can even work on the DFS frequencies, which is somewhat uncommon for a router. Meaning that you’re much less more likely to run into congestion or visitors along your frequencies. The AnyBeam Beamforming with this router works at each the 2.4GHz and the 5GHz frequencies as nicely.

Four 10/100/1000 Gigabit LAN ports

Works with Wi-Fi DFS frequencies

Gives speeds as much as 375 Mbps

Security from Denial of Service attacks

Anybeam Beamforming at both frequencies

Not straightforward to set up on your own

5. Google Wi-Fi System 3-Pack

Prolonged Coverage

​Should you need extra protection than you will get with a regular router, don’t worry, there’s still an incredible router on the market for you. One of the best router for prolonged protection is the Google Wi-Fi System, which is a mesh system.

Design

​Wanting on the design of the Google Wi-Fi System, you’ll discover instantly that it’s white and has no external antennas. This implies it’s easier to mix in with your property décor and won’t be an apparent piece of know-how.

The Google System comes with three Wi-Fi factors that may get rid of lifeless spots throughout your community. You should purchase further points if that you must prolong your protection even further, making this preferrred for giant areas and buildings which may have obstacles obstructing your range.

Efficiency

​Each of the three factors which might be included with the package deal have their own LAN port in addition to being a Wi-Fi point, so you achieve two Gigabit Ethernet ports in every level. So, you possibly can wire a tool instantly at any level, making certain that your units could be as related as you want them to be.

The Google Wi-Fi system can cowl up to 1,500 sq. ft without lifeless spots with every of the three factors that come with it. When you need more coverage than four,500 sq. ft, you’ll be able to all the time get more factors to extend it further.

Comes with 3 factors

Can reach up to 1500 square ft with every included Wi-Fi factors, 4500 sq. ft with all 3

Extra factors can all the time be added

No exterior antennas

Mild-coloured casing

What To Think about When Wanting For A New Router For Optimum Internet

Your Internet Velocity Package deal

​All modems and routers will promote the amount of speeds that they permit. You may assume that purchasing a router able to excessive speeds offers you excessive speeds, however the velocity of your web is basically dependent on the velocity you’re getting from Optimum.

In case your package deal solely has 300 Mbps obtain speeds, a router capable of a Gig won’t be any quicker than the 300 you’ve got.

Square Footage

​No two houses are the same measurement and form. You possibly can even have two networks with the same sq. footage, however with a unique format. The square footage and format of your community can affect the vary your router provides you.

Think about what you want from your router as far as protection goes if you begin in search of a new Optimum suitable router. Smaller spaces don’t want the identical vary as greater spaces do.

Number Of Related Units

​The amount of individuals which are using your community, the quantity of units related to the community, and what sort of internet utilization is occurring all go into your ultimate velocity.

If in case you have only one streaming gadget at a time, you’ll not need to think about MU-MIMO capabilities like a community with plenty of streaming units will need to. The amount of activity in your network is an enormous issue within the options you have to be in search of out of your router.

Remaining Phrases

When it comes right down to it, you possibly can’t do higher than the Netgear Nighthawk R7000 for one of the best router for Optimum. It’s a great all-around router, offering you good speeds and securities. It is a dual-band router, allowing you to choose between the two.4GHz and the 5GHz as you should.

The one approach you would wish to go together with one other router is if in case you have heavy streaming visitors from a number of users on your community. In that case, you’ll be able to go together with a excessive performance router like the Netgear Nighthawk RAX80.

Simply keep in mind that you have to get a router that may fit your network properly. Take into accounts all the users on your network and the way you favor to use the internet. In the event you do any activity that seems to go beyond the skills of the R7000, then you’ll be able to look right into a mesh system for extra range or the RAX80 for larger efficiency.

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In case you are an Optimum subscriber, there’s a very good probability that you’ve been provided the option to lease a router or modem immediately from them.

This, nevertheless, is a nasty concept. As an alternative, you should purchase the perfect router for Optimum, saving yourself cash whereas enhancing the standard of service that you simply get.

Optimum fees $9.95 to lease you a mediocre router than won’t ever meet your community’s particular person needs. As an alternative of settling for less and paying more than it is advisable to, it is time to buy your personal router. This is what it is advisable know.

Benefits Of Having Your Personal Wi-fi Router For Optimum Internet

Quicker Wi-Fi

​With the various wi-fi units that all of us use, we anticipate to get the perfect speeds potential. You want to have the ability to stream and browse without limit.

Yet, once you get a router instantly from Optimum, you’re taking an enormous danger in getting speeds which might be sluggish and irritating. Whenever you purchase your personal greatest router for Optimum, you will be able to decide on one which has the kinds of speeds that you’re in search of.

Get rid of Monthly Rental Fees

​When you consider spending an extra $9.95 a month, you won’t assume that it is so dangerous. In any case, you’re only renting a router. But that $9.95 provides up over time and you’re by no means any nearer to owning your router.

For 12 months, you’re paying $119.40 for a router that you simply still don’t personal. Worse, the fee is for a mediocre to common router. Save your self the money and purchase your personal.

Extended Wireless Protection

​Your wi-fi range is restricted to what your router is able to. Within the case of renting your router, you’re taking a danger in whether it’s giant sufficient to cover your entire community.

When your router has limited range, you’ll get lifeless spots all through the community, dropping your sign whenever you actually don’t want it to. It is a good idea to get your personal router to make sure that your complete community is getting the coverage it needs.

Modem Router Combo vs. Separate Models

If you find yourself looking for an Optimum suitable router, you’ll need to determine whether you need a modem router combo or to buy separate models.

Execs Of Combo Unit Embrace:

Costs lower than separate models

Just one gadget to maintain up to date

Easier to install

Execs Of Single Models:

Extra selection in options for both units

Better firmware updates

Better efficiency

5 Best Routers For Optimum Internet 2019

Editor’s Selection (Modem Router Combo)

1. Netgear Nighthawk R7000

Best Router For Optimum (Editor’s Selection)

Our selection for the perfect router for Optimum is the Netgear Nighthawk R7000. We already know that the Nighthawk line is reliable and comes with good efficiency. The R7000 is not any exception.

Design

​Design-wise the Nighthawk R7000 is a regular router. It has three high performance antennas to offer you an extended range. It has to take a seat horizontally and has no method of being set up vertically, if that was a consideration for you.

It comes with four 1-Gigabit ports for wired connectivity. It will will let you plug in any system that wants utterly uninterrupted web access.

Performance

​This router is an AC1900 velocity with dual-bands. The bands go as much as 600 and 1300 Mbps respectively. The coverage for this router can also be good, reaching as much as 1800 square ft and not using a break in coverage. It will remove any potential lifeless spots that you simply may need in your community.

The R7000 additionally has dynamic QoS, so you will be able to determine which units really can’t have an interruption in protection or get kicked off when another gadget starts streaming. It additionally has MU-MIMO know-how, allowing a number of units to stream on the similar time with ease. The Circle App is a paid service that’s obtainable to provide you boosted controls over who has entry to the router and what’s allowed.

four 1-Gigabit Ethernet ports

USB Three.0 and USB 2.0 ports

Circle App parental controls

MU-MIMO know-how

Dynamic QoS

Straightforward preliminary setup, however difficult to customize

2. Netgear Nighthawk RAX80

Excessive Performance Router For Optimum Internet

​In case you are extra out there for a high performance router for Optimum, it is best to contemplate the Netgear Nighthawk RAX80. Identical to the RS400, this can be a nice router that won’t disappoint you. It just as more energy than the RS400 does.

Design

​Whenever you take a look at this router, you may be a bit stunned that it is a router. It seems totally different than many other routers and is fairly space-age. As an alternative of antennas, the router comes with fins which are designed to increase your range and the facility of your signal. Combined with the Beamforming+, this router has nice vary.

This router additionally has 5 1-Gigabit Ethernet ports for wired units, supplying you with numerous possibilities to wire in the units that basically can’t lose sign.

Efficiency

​If you actually need one of the best efficiency that you could get with Optimum service, this router isn’t going to disappoint you. To begin with, the RAX80 has 8 simultaneous streams going directly. That signifies that many individuals on totally different units can stream on the similar time with out dropping any velocity.

It also comes with MU-MIMO know-how, further permitting a number of customers on the similar time. Power-wise, it is designed with a 64-bit, 1.8GHz quad-core processor, making certain you get all the power that you would ever want.

eight simultaneous streams

Comes with 5 1-Gigabit Ethernet ports

Sensible parental controls

Designed with 64-bit, 1.8GHz quad-core processor

MU-MIMO know-how

LEDs are exhausting to see as a result of their placement

3. TP-Hyperlink Archer A7 Sensible WiFi Router

Finances Pleasant

​Typically, you want a less expensive router, so in case you are making an attempt to stay within a price range and still get a great and dependable router, we advise the TP-Link Archer A7 in your Optimum service.

Design

​Wanting on the design, the Archer A7 is pretty commonplace. It’s a horizontal router with three excessive efficiency antennas to offer your signal an added increase.

The Archer A7 comes four 1-Gigabit ports. These ports permit no matter is plugged into them to be accessed wirelessly within your network. It additionally comes with wi-fi USB access, which could be useful for the units that are not wired in.

Efficiency

​The Archer A7 can attain as much as 2500 square ft, which is larger than the typical residence by far so it ought to work out nicely. With the QoS know-how, you get bandwidth prioritization, making certain the units that you want related with all the bandwidth they need.

That is essential when you’ve got any players or anybody who really streams closely in your network. Additionally for networks with heavy streaming, this router provides 4K streaming.

Velocity-wise, the Archer A7 can reach up to 1750 Mbps, providing 3X quicker Wi-Fi than other traditional routers do. Even at such an reasonably priced worth, this router can simply handle each gadget in your home.

QoS know-how

Straightforward set up and setup

Wireless USB access

four 1-Gigabit Ethernet ports

4K streaming for games and videos

Router will have to be rebooted occasionally

4. Motorola MG7540 WiFi Modem Router

Best Modem Router Combo For Optimum

​For a modem router combo, we advise the Motorola MG7540. This can be a nice modem that can be utilized with greater than the Optimum service, so should you change suppliers, you must still be capable of use this one.

Design

​Wanting on the design of the MG7540, you’ll discover that this can be a vertical modem, which suggests it’s much less more likely to get scorching and it will take up much less room on a table or desk. It’s also easier to cover should you needed it to be away from visible eyes.

On the modem itself, you can find 4 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports. This implies you’ll be able to wire in your recreation system, HDTV, or even your PC, making certain that you’ve continued internet protection.

Performance

​This can be a nice modem. It presents speeds up to 375 Mbps, which is about right for a cable modem. The built-in router can also be a high-speed AC1600, providing web access for all the wireless units that you’ve with none hassle.

The MG7540 can even work on the DFS frequencies, which is somewhat uncommon for a router. Meaning that you’re much less more likely to run into congestion or visitors along your frequencies. The AnyBeam Beamforming with this router works at each the 2.4GHz and the 5GHz frequencies as nicely.

Four 10/100/1000 Gigabit LAN ports

Works with Wi-Fi DFS frequencies

Gives speeds as much as 375 Mbps

Security from Denial of Service attacks

Anybeam Beamforming at both frequencies

Not straightforward to set up on your own

5. Google Wi-Fi System 3-Pack

Prolonged Coverage

​Should you need extra protection than you will get with a regular router, don’t worry, there’s still an incredible router on the market for you. One of the best router for prolonged protection is the Google Wi-Fi System, which is a mesh system.

Design

​Wanting on the design of the Google Wi-Fi System, you’ll discover instantly that it’s white and has no external antennas. This implies it’s easier to mix in with your property décor and won’t be an apparent piece of know-how.

The Google System comes with three Wi-Fi factors that may get rid of lifeless spots throughout your community. You should purchase further points if that you must prolong your protection even further, making this preferrred for giant areas and buildings which may have obstacles obstructing your range.

Efficiency

​Each of the three factors which might be included with the package deal have their own LAN port in addition to being a Wi-Fi point, so you achieve two Gigabit Ethernet ports in every level. So, you possibly can wire a tool instantly at any level, making certain that your units could be as related as you want them to be.

The Google Wi-Fi system can cowl up to 1,500 sq. ft without lifeless spots with every of the three factors that come with it. When you need more coverage than four,500 sq. ft, you’ll be able to all the time get more factors to extend it further.

Comes with 3 factors

Can reach up to 1500 square ft with every included Wi-Fi factors, 4500 sq. ft with all 3

Extra factors can all the time be added

No exterior antennas

Mild-coloured casing

What To Think about When Wanting For A New Router For Optimum Internet

Your Internet Velocity Package deal

​All modems and routers will promote the amount of speeds that they permit. You may assume that purchasing a router able to excessive speeds offers you excessive speeds, however the velocity of your web is basically dependent on the velocity you’re getting from Optimum.

In case your package deal solely has 300 Mbps obtain speeds, a router capable of a Gig won’t be any quicker than the 300 you’ve got.

Square Footage

​No two houses are the same measurement and form. You possibly can even have two networks with the same sq. footage, however with a unique format. The square footage and format of your community can affect the vary your router provides you.

Think about what you want from your router as far as protection goes if you begin in search of a new Optimum suitable router. Smaller spaces don’t want the identical vary as greater spaces do.

Number Of Related Units

​The amount of individuals which are using your community, the quantity of units related to the community, and what sort of internet utilization is occurring all go into your ultimate velocity.

If in case you have only one streaming gadget at a time, you’ll not need to think about MU-MIMO capabilities like a community with plenty of streaming units will need to. The amount of activity in your network is an enormous issue within the options you have to be in search of out of your router.

Remaining Phrases

When it comes right down to it, you possibly can’t do higher than the Netgear Nighthawk R7000 for one of the best router for Optimum. It’s a great all-around router, offering you good speeds and securities. It is a dual-band router, allowing you to choose between the two.4GHz and the 5GHz as you should.

The one approach you would wish to go together with one other router is if in case you have heavy streaming visitors from a number of users on your community. In that case, you’ll be able to go together with a excessive performance router like the Netgear Nighthawk RAX80.

Simply keep in mind that you have to get a router that may fit your network properly. Take into accounts all the users on your network and the way you favor to use the internet. In the event you do any activity that seems to go beyond the skills of the R7000, then you’ll be able to look right into a mesh system for extra range or the RAX80 for larger efficiency.

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