Installing an additional router or modem to expand your network coverage.
Installing an additional router or modem to expand your network coverage.
Hi, I’m using FIOS and planning to add another router in another room. I purchased an ActionTech Mi424W and followed some online guides. I left the coax unplugged on the second router and connected it to bridge the coax with the network. However, I couldn’t bridge the broadband coax—it mentioned something about an enslaved WAN. I also set it to get an IP address from my other router, which acts as the DHCP server. After connecting the coax cable to the second router, I get internet access, but the router settings prompt me to check broadband. Additionally, I experience very slow speeds; loading a Netflix show takes about eight minutes.
It seems you're asking about why Ethernet cables are needed in this setup. The coaxial cable isn't required here—optical solutions like FIOS are available. Make sure your second router operates in slave mode, connect it via LAN cable, and configure the DHCP server to point to the FIOS router.
In my setup it's just one fiber optic connection from Verizon straight to my home. Inside, everything uses coaxial cable. I already have a Fios router linked to a Netgear router. I'm attempting to incorporate another Fios router into the system.
Coax networking has a long history. It was popular in the 90s. If you manage it well, it works. For me, the simplest option is: A. Purchase a Wi-Fi repeater to broaden your signal from your Netgear. B. Acquire an access point to expand your Wi-Fi using Ethernet (you can also use another router for this).
Bullshit, check out Moca. You could reach about 1 Gbps on Moca with the latest gear. Coax networking is also used by big cable companies for whole-home DVR. Probably made a mistake. You didn’t need a second Verizon router, and adding more routers often doesn’t fix problems—it can even create them. I’d look into Moca adapters or consider a network switch. Or maybe they have a built-in WiFi adapter.
I know man, it's cool. Most cable companies still rely on coax now, but they're gradually shifting to fiber optics. Ordinary people usually prefer Ethernet for ease. I last saw someone with a coax setup in an office back in 1998. If you have the proper gear, you can still use coax networking.
The focus I’m putting forward isn’t about outdated 1980s technology. Most folks struggle to set up Ethernet at home, even if coax is installed. WiFi extenders are generally unreliable and shouldn’t be relied upon. There are reports of people achieving speeds around 400 Mbps with unbonded MOCA adapters, while bonded ones reach 800 Mbps. In reality, wired connections remain superior, regardless of the type. MOCA performs better than power line adapters. They’re not switching back to coaxial cables either. Verizon FIOS changes fiber to coax at the residence, allowing TV and internet services to share a single cable. Similarly, Comcast in certain regions runs fiber directly to homes but switches to coax inside the house, operating much like a DOCSIS network they already manage.
I checked a home with an Ethernet connection. Based on what I've seen, they often use coaxial cable at the house for TV purposes.