Support for MOCA networking assistance available.
Support for MOCA networking assistance available.
Hello, I see you're looking for a comparable network arrangement at home. Your existing setup includes a coaxial cable coming from the outside and a router in the garage. You're considering moving the router to your office for better Wi-Fi performance but want to keep the garage box hidden. You plan to set up a media PC in the living room that can connect to your office PC for smooth streaming and future Plex server use. Your original idea was to place the router inside the garage box for discreetness, but you're now seeking a way to divide your office coax cable into two paths for your two computers. A basic Ethernet splitter from your MOCA adapter should handle this splitting. You may also need a network switch to connect the router to the first MOCA port and ensure all devices share a unified home network. Your diagram suggests three MOCA adapters (one input, two outputs) and a switch placement—please verify the exact locations based on the manufacturer's guidance for clarity.
not a specialist, but I just learned about the MOCA adapter. in theory, you’d just connect the router in your garage to the coax outlet, then place the two separate MOCAs in their rooms—should it work? after some research I found a link that suggests it might help for some users. i think you’d need to put your modem near the MOCA and inside your home, then connect both units there. please let me know if it works. i’m also looking forward to hearing from you. i’m having trouble with 200mbps using powerline adapters, which is really slow. i’m considering switching to MOCAs to see if it improves speeds.
Start with up to 16 Moca devices connected. Ensure a Moca filter is installed on the main cable entering from the provider. This prevents your signals from leaking onto their network (A), avoids neighbor interference (B), and helps reflections improve signal strength ©. I haven’t used Moca adapters before, but research showed they work well—once you move your modem and router into a room, you get a stable Ethernet connection. For placement, position adapters near the router and ensure each has a connection. You can also use a switch as a hub for multiple devices, offering adapters with many ports and built-in Wi-Fi if you want to expand your wireless coverage.
Thanks for the suggestions. Many online guides focus only on the fundamentals, which can be tough for advanced users. Through extensive research, it’s clear that a coaxial signal can carry various device signals through it, thanks to the MOCA adapter converting incoming traffic into coax. This setup allows pairing a MOCA adapter with an Ethernet switch to expand connectivity. (This review was really helpful: https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-revie...B013J7O3X0) My current configuration includes: MOCA adapter x3, Ethernet splitter/network switch x2, one coaxial splitter, and a single MOCA filter. My main concern is whether the coaxial splitter might affect performance, but I’m confident it will improve over wireless. I’ll update this thread once I see the results.
The moca filter actually reflects the MOCA signal back. This aids in the process. Unlike the cable cos signal, moca doesn't need to travel a long distance. Based on what I've learned, you're typically using a range adapter up to about 300 feet.
The project was finished successfully! Everything functioned flawlessly. I now enjoy seamless communication between my upstairs office and downstairs living room. My steam link experienced a significant drop in lag, and I can connect game consoles via Ethernet without any interference from the router. MOCA is definitely a major improvement!