Wanted assistance updating your home networking setup?
Wanted assistance updating your home networking setup?
Hey everyone, I'm looking for some guidance on updating my home network setup. Right now I don't have Ethernet wiring, only RJ11 and coax connections. I have two active coax jacks and a Sparklight internet plan that seems to support two modems—one upstairs and one downstairs, both Hitron models connected via coax. Each modem has a unique MAC address. I'm wondering if it's feasible to use one upstairs modem and another downstairs modem on the same plan, or if I'll need to install Ethernet cables myself. My goal is to replace my current Sparklight gear with better equipment, upgrade my internet speed, and still save on monthly bills by owning everything myself. Are there any options to share a coax connection between the two floors without switching plans?
The adapters might not be the most affordable option, but they function effectively based on past experiences. Ensure you choose adapters that support pass-through so the modem remains connected to at least one port.
Typically, residential internet uses one physical connection per modem or gateway. Some providers may push you to rent extra devices, but these are often just fancy WiFi boosters. A better option than MoCA is simply connecting Ethernet cables between floors. You can do this within the same area that your coax or phone line occupies, as long as the cable’s insulation can handle it. If you no longer need the phone line (it’s rare nowadays) and know where it begins and ends, you can use it as a reference to run Ethernet through. Just swap out the wall plates to add Ethernet keystones. The same applies to coax cables.