No, you cannot use MoCA between your modem and router.
No, you cannot use MoCA between your modem and router.
Hello! Your setup uses an old coax connection without a wall port. You can try MoCA for better speeds, but you may need to open the wall opening to connect properly.
Why are you asking this? What is your goal? Are you receiving the speeds you expect with the current setup? If that’s the case, swapping that link won’t improve performance. You should be able to connect MoCA between the ONT and your own router, but there’s no need to alter it if you plan to keep using Verizon’s device.
Typically, when Verizon sets up FiOS, they connect TV services or slower data plans via Coax/MoCA to the router and ONT. It seems this setup is already in place. Multimedia Over Coax is likely the current method in use. At certain speed tiers—such as 1Gb/1Gb—they might only use CAT5/6 between the router and ONT.
I own the 1 Gig plan, which some say works well and others disagree with. I only use the ONT for internet access, not for TV. The problem isn't pressing since my connection speed is adequate, but I expect to need more bandwidth from my current cable service in the future.
It seems you're planning to switch to Ethernet since you're currently using MoCA. This will likely need a new cable installation, though you might be able to leverage the existing coaxial connection.
The adequacy of Coax hinges on the specific MoCA version supported by your ONT and router, as well as the router's capabilities. Beyond that, older or lower-quality coax cables might actually limit performance. If you're reaching your ISP's data limit, it suggests your hardware likely meets at least MoCA 2.0 standards. Depending on your current device's MoCA version, it could be 2.5 Gbps, offering some headroom for further increases—provided the coax itself isn't a limiting factor between 1 and 2.5 Gbps. Personally, I haven’t exceeded 1 Gbps on what feels like a decade-old coax setup, so I can't verify such problems from firsthand experience. It would be wise to consider MoCA only if your existing hardware's version is around 100 Mbps (which seems unlikely but was an issue four years ago), and you're comfortable adding separate MoCA adapters or switching to Ethernet if needed.