Networking issues - MoCA adapters the way to go?

[Mozendo]

Hello,
Just moved in to a new place and getting insane networking issues with games.
The router and modem is in the second floor and I'm using internet via wifi via a repeater in the first floor. Bringing the router to the first floor is not an option neither is a wired connection to my room
This house is old so I'm actually getting the same performance via WiFi and powerline.
Would a MoCA adapter fix the issue as there is a coax outlet in my room and will $150 be enough?
Edit:
Planning on buying 2 of these and a splitter. Would that be enough or do people recommend another product?

 

[DrEvil]

I have three actiontec MOCA adapters in my house and they're GREAT.

Full speed, no packetless, no lag, nada. I highly recommend. Feel free to DM if you run into issues.

 

[HarryDemeanor]

I have three actiontec MOCA adapters in my house and they're GREAT.

Full speed, no pocketless, no lag, nada. I highly recommend.

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Echoing this. Got a MoCA setup with the Motorola ones to deliver 1 gig internet to our garage and it works as advertised. Couldn't be happier with it.

 

[DrEvil]

Just to further my last post, I replaced my AV2000 power line adapters with MOCA and the difference is night and day. Your use case sounds very similar to mine.

They're honestly home-networking's best kept secret short of doing ethernet pulls through the walls.


Also, the MOCA 2.5 might be overkill for you. Most devices only support 1gbps max, 10/100/1000 -- unless you have 10Gig ports on your router/modem and/or home PC, you could save a few bucks going with a MOCA 2.0 adapter that runs 1gbps, since not many devices will ever fully utilize 2.5gbps on the LAN. and if your internet is less than 1gbps (i.e. most anything not fibre), then you won't magically get 2gbps internet or anything.

 

[TheWooniestWoona]

I love mine. Haven't had any issues for years now, and the speed is perfectly stable. Don't know why more people don't use Moca.

 

[rebelcrusader]

Echoing this. Got a MoCA setup with the Motorola ones to deliver 1 gig internet to our garage and it works as advertised. Couldn't be happier with it.

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Yep...I have full gig connection to my upstairs now and there are new ones that do 2.5 gigabit

 

[Mozendo]

Thanks everyone!

Also, the MOCA 2.5 might be overkill for you. Most devices only support 1gbps max, 10/100/1000 -- unless you have 10Gig ports on your router/modem and/or home PC, you could save a few bucks going with a MOCA 2.0 adapter that runs 1gbps, since not many devices will ever fully utilize 2.5gbps on the LAN. and if your internet is less than 1gbps (i.e. most anything not fibre), then you won't magically get 2gbps internet or anything.

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I was browsing and this seemed the cheapest option. Do you know of anything cheaper for a pair or can you a recommended seutp with everything included?

Also just want to double check it's
wall coax - <-> splitter <-> Moca adapter < - > ethernet <-> modem/router
For the outgoing MoCa adapter right?

Sorry for the question never dealt with MoCA adapters

 

[AtomicShroom]

MoCA is amazing! I used to have powerline adapters and every now and then they would suddenly randomly drop the connection out of nowhere. Replaced them with MoCA since my condo already had coax outlets in every room and they've been flawless! They're a bit pricey but so worth it!

 

[DrEvil]

Thanks everyone!


I was browsing and this seemed the cheapest option. Do you know of anything cheaper for a pair or can you a recommended seutp with everything included?

Also just want to double check it's
wall coax - <-> splitter <-> Moca adapter < - > ethernet <-> modem/router
For the outgoing MoCa adapter right?

Sorry for the question never dealt with MoCA adapters

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Amazon.com: Actiontec Bonded MoCA 2.0 Ethernet to Coax Adapter, 2 Pack (ECB6200K02), Black: Computers & Accessories

Buy Actiontec Bonded MoCA 2.0 Ethernet to Coax Adapter, 2 Pack (ECB6200K02), Black: Everything Else - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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Looks like the price difference is minimal, but hey.

Make sure your coax splitters are at least 5-2400mhz, you can find them higher but that's likely overkill. It's the range you need so that if you're running TV over the line too that you won't get signal noise/drops.



For the MoCA adapter near your modem/router

If you have a digital cable/Satellite receiver and need to feed video signal through the house too:

Cable provider input / Satellite box Coax Output > 2 Way splitter single input >
Output A goes to the COAX-IN on one of the MoCA adapters, then ethernet cable into your router/modem.
Output B goes into your wall port to feed the rest of the house / other rooms. This ensures both internet and video signal get routed through the rest of the house.

MoCA TV out connects to your TV/STB if necessary.


If you don't have cable provider / Satellite receiver that needs to be hooked up or fed anywhere else to the house:

Connect the Wall coax directly to the COAX-IN on the Moca Adapter, and ethernet cable into your router/modem. Do not worry about TV out or adding a splitter on this adapter.


For the MoCA adapter in your destination room:

Connect your Wall coax to the COAX-IN on the destination MoCA adapter, and ethernet into your PC/Device.

If you used a splitter on the previous one to carry a TV signal over the line, then simply use the TV OUT on the MoCA adapter and connect it to your TV/STB in the destination room.


The rookie mistake a lot of people make is connecting the splitters to the TV-OUT, or using the TV-OUT port to send the signal through the house. This port strips all ethernet capabilities and won't provide a connection.

 

[Mozendo]

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Cool I was able to get a used one for $110
Thanks you so much, if there's any problems in setting it up I'll let you know!

 

[Protmind]

Never heard of this. Has anyone used with Uverse?

 

[Argyle]

I use this one:

Amazon.com: goCoax MoCA 2.5 Adapter for Ethernet Over Coax(Single Pack). MoCA 2.5. 1x GbE Port. Provide 2.5Gbps Bandwidth with existing coaxial Cables. Best Companion for Home mesh Wi-Fi, White(WF-803M): Electronics

Amazon.com: goCoax MoCA 2.5 Adapter for Ethernet Over Coax(Single Pack). MoCA 2.5. 1x GbE Port. Provide 2.5Gbps Bandwidth with existing coaxial Cables. Best Companion for Home mesh Wi-Fi, White(WF-803M): Electronics

www.amazon.com

It's MOCA 2.5 but with a normal gigabit Ethernet jack. It's marginally faster than MOCA 2.0 adapters, the 2.5 adapters should give you full duplex gigabit Ethernet.

Don't forget to install a filter where the cable goes into your house to keep your MOCA signal from leaking back out into the street...

 

[Mozendo]

Don't forget to install a filter where the cable goes into your house to keep your MOCA signal from leaking back out into the street...

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This will work fine right?
Also will 1 filter work or should I get 2?

 

[Argyle]

This will work fine right?
Also will 1 filter work or should I get 2?

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I think that should work. You should only need one filter, where the cable enters your house.