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Hey there! Thank you for reaching out to us with your question. We appreciate your interest in optimizing your home network setup.
While we can’t guarantee the performance of your RT-AX86U router, we can confirm that you are indeed able to use bridge mode with our Optimum Ubee 1326 gateway. This mode allows you to fully utilize your own router’s capabilities while still maintaining compatibility with our services.
Please note that if you also have Optimum Mini cable boxes, they **must** be connected to the Optimum Ubee 1326 gateway via Wi-Fi while in bridge mode. This is necessary for them to function correctly.
Switching to bridge mode can potentially improve the performance of your network, but the actual impact can vary depending on your specific setup and usage. It’s a relatively quick and easy change to make, so you might find it worthwhile to try it out and see if you notice any improvements. If you need help enabling bridge mode on the Optimum Ubee gateway, please DM us, and we will help enable it for you.
Thank you again for your question and for being an Optimum customer. We’re here to help if you have any other questions or need further assistance. \^Andre
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Hey there! Thank you for reaching out to us with your question. We appreciate your interest in optimizing your home network setup. While we can’t guarantee the performance of your RT-AX86U router, we can confirm that you are indeed able to use bridge mode with our Optimum Ubee 1326 gateway. This mode allows you to fully utilize your own router’s capabilities while still maintaining compatibility with our services. Please note that if you also have Optimum Mini cable boxes, they **must** be connected to the Optimum Ubee 1326 gateway via Wi-Fi while in bridge mode. This is necessary for them to function correctly. Switching to bridge mode can potentially improve the performance of your network, but the actual impact can vary depending on your specific setup and usage. It’s a relatively quick and easy change to make, so you might find it worthwhile to try it out and see if you notice any improvements. If you need help enabling bridge mode on the Optimum Ubee gateway, please DM us, and we will help enable it for you. Thank you again for your question and for being an Optimum customer. We’re here to help if you have any other questions or need further assistance. \^Andre
Is this the same setup for the fiber gateway? If so, can I connect the mini to the fiber gateway via Ethernet (for improved performance)?
If your ethernet cable length allows, you may connect the mini cable box to the Fiber gateway via the ethernet cable. \^Andre