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I live in house from the 1960's in Sweden and we only have old coax into the house. Our ISP (Tele2) gave us this old Sagemcom C2 router that really is a nightmare: every settings is for some reason locked down so you can't change any of the settings, it's running an old outdated software version and you can't update it, it runs really hot for some reason, we pay for 300 Mbit/s but only get ≈100 Mbit/s etc. Our ISP tells us it is supposed to be this way with this router and that everything is fine. Is anyone aware of a modern router that has a coax input? The outlet. The cable. The router.

I'm a complete beginner at this and in need of some advice. Wifi signal is pretty weak on PC so was trying to improve it. Next to it I have an ethernet socket although RJ-25 which apparently is too weak. Also have a coaxial socket and regular electrical sockets. From what I've found my two best options would be either a powerline adapter or a Moca adapter. Powerline adapter is cheaper but apparently less reliable and with lower top speeds. An option would be a Devolo Powerline Adapter. Moca seems more reliable and with higher top speeds, but also more expensive and prone to issues namely with the cabling. An option would be ScreenBeam Moca Adapter. I'm leaning more towards the powerline adapter since I don't know the state of the coax cabling and am not allowed to change it. What option would you recommend? Am I missing another one? Are there better products you'd recommend (from amazon.es)? Thanks!

I recently purchased a Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming Wifi 6 Router. Not double checking the compatibility, once I received it, I realized that It doesn't support MoCa. Is it possible to use an adaptor, such as Hitron Bonded MoCa 2.5 Network adapter, that would take my ISP Coax cable -> Coax to ethernet adapter -> Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming Wifi 6 Router or is that not how the adaptor works? Or should I return it and look for one that does have coax?

Hi! I did as much research online as I could before finding that my head was spinning. Networking is very confusing for me, so hoping someone with some more knowledge can help me brainstorm. I purchased my home last year and need to improve my internet in 2 different ways. I'm not sure what the best route to take is, and if I'm missing something obvious. The two issues I'm looking to solve are: My small backyard is currently a dead-zone. I'd like to be able to work outside, so I need internet strength and coverage to do at least basic online conferencing with video. I work from home full time, and am relying on WiFi upstairs in my office. I don't have too many issues with strength, but routinely run into issues during certain hours of the day when I guess the network is getting flooded? (Think the hours when children come home from school). I'd like to switch to something wired to keep it consistent so I don't randomly drop from calls. My current setup: I live in an interior townhome so network interference can be challenging. My current AP (is that what it's called?) is in the corner of my garage [which is surrounded by cinderblocks]. My ISP is Verizon and my equipment includes the FiOS ONT and CR1000A router (info on what it can handle is linked). The router is communicating to the ONT using both a coax and an ethernet cord to WAN. I have on-hand my old networking equipment from my apartment, which includes a modem and a router (if that could help). I also have a spare wall plug-in Wi-Fi extender. Current wiring options: I do have 3 open coax cables scattered around the home, and some random phone jacks. The woman I bought this home from was elderly so the install is not wired for a modern home. The location of the coax's today is one downstairs in the living room, just steps from the patio door. Another is in the office where I work. The last is in my master bedroom above the garage. Drawing of my house and location of any hookups if that helps. So far, utilizing the coax cables seems like a smart move. Because there is one in the office already, I could easily run ethernet to my work computer with a MoCA adapter. The real open question for me is if I were to also do that in the living room downstairs, not sure how it would help me. I would prefer not to run a 8ft ethernet cable outside to work, but if that's my only option, so be it. But I'm wondering if maybe just a simple Wifi extender for the outside, using a power outlet beside the patio door, could be enough. Someone recommended to me a mesh system, but unsure how that would help. Any thoughts on the patio problem, and is my plan for the office okay? (It almost feels TOO simple...)

Hey everyone, I'm a college student and with lock downs in Europe I need to do lots of my classes and project defenses online. When in online calls using discord, blackboard, teams, etc. I have a real bad time staying connected properly. I often drop out only being able to hear but not speak in the call, and in blackboard I go out all together. This has been a real nuisance. My setup is a xps 15 9570 connected to wired ethernet using a usb dongle. The dongle I use is this one https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Ethernet-1000Mbps-Nintendo-Chromebook/dp/B00LLUEJFU The dongle uses the network chip that is recommended to use with the nintendo switch. Networking in het home is cat5E rated cables, with gigabit switches, although it is cat5e, download speed is between 200-300mbps (cat5e is unofficially often capable of this). Modem and router in one device is of the brand Telenet (Belgian ISP property of liberty media) from this modem 1 accespoint/switch and 1 other switch are between the laptop and the modem. Download speed is as mentioned on my device often between 200Mbps and 300Mbps. upload speed is 16Mbps (yes that is common for private internet subscriptions in Belgium). Some digital tv channels experience problems as well from time to time. We hence think that the coax cable from the street to our home is bad, but in order to get this fixed, our drive way would be destroyed... For ISP people to come by to test the coax cable, it would cost us a fair amount of money as well. They claim to not see any problem when they do a distanced network test through the modem. I suspect the network generates a lot of errors and that is what causing me problems, especially because online calls are lag sensitive and such. My question is thus, any recommendations how to do network diagnoses, LAN, between devices on the same network and maybe a device that can test coax cable quality? Things I would be able to do myself and making sure no other hardware is causing the problems of our network before calling the ISP and paying the bill (of cable testing and or breaking up our driveway). Any other advice is welcome as well.

I am looking at running an Ethernet line up to my bedroom. i am renting so i cant make any holes to run the Ethernet cable but then i came across moca adapters for converting an Ethernet connection to coax and then back to Ethernet. because i have a pre run coax cable i wanted to know if i could connect my old router thru coax to my existing router as the cost of a moca adapter is not very cheap and I already have a spare router

I just wondering that can you over tighten the screw cables into wall and the modem or the connector I tried really tight but it seems that the screw had limit to how far you can screw internet seems ok just wondering if coaxial cables wall to modem can break the ports there connected to but I'm fine.

Hi yall, I am trying to help a friend get an internet connection from a neighbor since the ISP refuses to do a run to his house. The closest home that would be willing to share their internet connection is about 1500ft away, and I'm trying to figue out what the best way to accomplish this would be. I already looked into MOCA adapters, but it seems that the best those would do is 300ft. Right now I'm looking into fiber but I just wonder what the best solution would be. Thanks!

Hello! I’d like to test the incoming Xfinity signal strength over coax. What tool would be needed for this? Thank you!

So I've been trying to convince my parents to let me do an ethernet cable from the router in the basement to my room on the top floor. They keep saying sure but never do anything about it. I then realized that I have a coax cable curled up in the corner of my room which leads to the basement. My plan is to use MoCA to just use the coax cable as a medium for ethernet since its already run and ill just connect an ethernet cable on each end, one to the router and the other to my computer. My problem is, im seeing 2 different things online. One popular is MoCA and the other is just a simple coax to RJ45 conversion cable like this. Which do I need? I need one on both ends since it would be going from the router as ethernet to the coax medium then back to ethernet on my PC. I'm not entirely sure what MoCA really is, all I know is that it turns coax into ethernet but I'm not sure where it exactly is used and in what case. If the answer is MoCA on both ends, what is a good priced MoCA connector? I only need gigabit

I'm remaking this thread kind of as the last thread I made gave me absolutely 0 answers on what I needed and since LTT recently made a video on moca, maybe more people have info about it. I currently use powerline to get from my router to my pc which is from the basement to my room on the 2nd floor. Its better than wifi and I get around 100Mbps down but the problem is, my parents pay for gigabit and dont even use it fully. Now note this is my parents house as I am still in college, I cannot run new cables, I cannot drill holes, I have to work with what I have. This house was rigged with a bunch of coax cables back in 2011 by our isp at the time, not a clue who it was. I cannot find any info online about this coax cable except for someone selling them on amazon with no description. Here is the exact writing on the side of the cable in the quote below. There is a coax cable that is spooled up in the corner of my room that goes to a coax hub in the basement. I can obviously disconnect the coax cable as I dont use cable tv in my room to have a direct connection from my pc to the router. I don't know what my coax cable could support speed wise since its from 2011 although we do have gigabit internet through coax but the one connected to the router converts from the one below, a CATV to a CATVX which doesnt make sense as it would use the slowest speed one. I have no other info on my coax cable like ohm rating unless someone can find it online for me. I could also honestly say screw it and just buy a moca adapter, test it to see if it works/gives better speeds, and if it doesnt, return it. But I don't want to do that.

I can't figure out what this cable is for because it does not connect my dvr or media centre that has ethernet with a connected signal to the network of other dvrs in my home. I know the red ring means something I just don't know what.

Hello I recently moved houses and place I am now the f-type wall connector is damaged. Kinda like this but it bit older with isp name on it. https://www.bunnings.com.au/hpm-vivo-1-gang-tv-coaxial-outlet-only-white_p0015180 I got these the otherday from same store should they be ok as a replacment. http://www.antsig.com/detail/?sh=AP146 I allso re-stripped the coax and chrimped new one. Here is my speed while the plug is damaged I should get 170ish up 1000down https://www.speedtest.net/result/9220591975 So the antsig plug work on my 1gbit network fine??

Hello, My ISP has provided my internet connection through a Coax cable and has given me a modem with a tiny ethernet cable. However I don't have any use for that modem and personally, I don't like it. So I was thinking whether I should ask my ISP to change the connection to STP and plug-in the Ethernet jack straight into my router. My network currently comprises a bunch of mobile devices and a few laptops. In future I wish to create a "server" like thingy to access files and stuff. Is coax/modem required for that? Also, I read that Coax introduces much less noise than STP wires, so would it be sensible to make the switch? Is there any reliability issues with STP during thunderstorms or such? I wanted to switch to Fibre connection but I'm afraid that would be costly, useless and perhaps unavailable in my present 60Mbps connection. The Current wire length is about 25m from my ISP's box to my router. Thanks.

Hello everyone, Recently before the start of the pandemic, I got a Broadband connection in my home and my ISP provided the internet through a coax cable. While getting the connection, I opted out of getting a Wireless Router from my ISP because I wanted to buy a better one. But due to this crisis I haven't purchased one yet. Currently, I have my phone connected to my Laptop's Wi-Fi and this is my temporary solution. The problem I am facing is this, my ISP has provided a "HPNA EOC SLAVE" ,which as far as I can tell is a RF to Ethernet adapter, and a very small Ethernet (STP) cable. But I want to eliminate this adapter when I buy a router mainly because of the obnoxious power plug and its inefficiency (it runs very hot). But I haven't found any Coax to Ethernet adapters which doesn't require external power (perhaps because Coax doesn't carry any power by itself?). I searched the internet and this forum and found that MoCA adapters are my best bet but those too require external power. I was hoping if there are some routers that has a RF input but couldn't find one. Does anyone have any suggestion? I'm open to any other solution as well. Thanks in advance, PS: I don't want to invest in any expensive solutions as because Internet in India is very very cheap (I'm getting an average of 50Mbps for less than 9 USD). Also the electronics are relatively more expensive (irony).

I need a recommendation on what coax cable to get. The one supplied by my ISP is a bit short (less than a meter). What do I need to look out for when getting one? I will be wiring it inside my house so no need of any fancy weatherproof outdoor cables. I live in Canada. I need a male to male one. (both end is pointy) Length: 50m Thanks.

Is there any reason I can't use these weatherproof connectors inside as well? Also is there any better quality connectors? I'm running new shielded coax and wondering what the best option was. Lastly, will this crimping tool work for the coax connector?

Hi, Just enquirying about if coax has a higher transfer speed for extending my hdmi signal from my pc without lagg/stuttering at 60hz. Ive tried cat6 extenders but had horrible lagg when playing games and even navigation on my desktop. Cheers.

I'm looking for a Coax to HDMI Adapter. I'm trying to use my monitor as a television, so the monitor doesn't have a Coax input. Is there any adapters on the market? If so I cant seem to find any?

Hey Everyone! I am a streaming/content creator and I play Fortnite. I was thinking of ways I could up my streams and content and I thought about upgrading my internet. Only issue is that i'm already maxed at speeds but im still getting weird results. Im suppose to be getting 1000 and 20, but im getting like 800 and 17. Streaming and content is business and I talked with the ISP and we would be able to upgrade to fiber. I'm waiting for my response from what other speeds they have as of now, because getting a higher upload would be nice for streaming/bitrate so it isnt pixilated. I am also getting around 60-70 ping on fortnite and I am in North Dakota. When I got to my school and play on my laptop I get 20-40 instead. Would getting fiber help with this? I know its possible to get these speeds because ive seen it myself. I just want to get a lower ping and be able to stream quality content, would fiber help this? Id rather not have to move near the fortnite servers to get a better ping, haha. I have the money to be able from the "support a creator" program and from subs and whatnot, but getting fiber ran would be easier and cheaper then renting a apartment in a place in NY or California.

So I'm installing a media panel in my house and was debating on how to handle the surge. Theres going to be a UPS in this media panel so my question is can I use the built in surge on the UPS? I've heard some people say built in surge is useless and to have dedicated surge protection. Help

Moca, or Multimedia over Coax alliance, to my knowledge, Uses Coax to run a 1.5 GHz Signal, that would carry multimedia from a PC or Repeater, while your Cable company runs HDTV through 3 Ghz, on the same line. This is fascinating to me but there is little to no documentation on this, there are very few people that i have seen on the internet that use this. If someone could explain this in more detail that would be great. The use case for this technology is maybe an older house that doesn´t have ethernet wiring through the house, as my situation is. Powerline networking can be fairly unreliable in these older houses, so i chose not to pursue this.

I am going to be starting my online animation graduate program in the fall, and my dad and I are looking at rearranging our dining room into my new office space. Because I am both a PC gamer and my grad program requires powerful hardware and a good internet connection, I ideally want ethernet in my office. We recently got a new router after our last one’s wireless transmitter died (ethernet still worked though), so we more-or-less have a spare router. Next to my office, there’s an unused coax port on the wall, which we had used several years ago to watch TV. (we have Cox for both internet and cable, so the coax port has at least shown it handles a signal from them?... I don’t know if that’s helpful or not.) Even though our new router is much more powerful and has more bandwidth, several devices still can’t take advantage of that, and/or there is still quite a bit of signal degradation (the router is on the opposite side of the house on the first floor, and is not centrally located in the building. my new office is on the first floor, my dad's office is right above me on the second floor, and we are both on the opposite side of the house from the transmitter). My dad’s computer didn’t gain anything at all since it can only detect 2.4gHz. So, if there was a way to set up the second ethernet, my dad can also benefit from it. I wouldn’t mind if I end up boosting the WIFI signal, but I am mostly interested in just setting up a second ethernet connection. There are no ethernet ports in our house, and having a ethernet cable run halfway across my house isn’t a feasible option. I know that there are wireless signal boosters on the market that you can just plug into the wall, but I don’t know if there is a wired solution. I am not as knowledgeable about networking as I am with PC's, so I apologize if my question is unrealistic. To sum up, is there a way to set up a second ethernet connection, (through the spare coax or otherwise), without having to set up another network? Or any tips or suggestions you can offer me?

So to start off with i live in Denmark and i'm looking to upgrade my internet. I have for a long time used a 4G modem that connects to an ASUS router but the speeds are not satisfactory. In Denmark we use the copper COAX system for both TV and Internet. The problem is my router a ASUS RT - AC86U (https://www.asus.com/dk/Networking/RT-AC86U/) only has an Ethernet port for incoming traffic. I don't want to use two routers so is there any other option. I have been looking a bit and found this but not sure if it will work? https://www.amazon.com/Actiontec-MoCA-Ethernet-Adapter-ECB6000K02/dp/B013J7L6BW

Im really pressed on space for a server build and it would be really, really,REALLY beneficial to have a router with a modem built in, or have an expansion slot (like EHWIC ports on Cisco routers). if someone can give me a link to a router like this i will owe you my life (ps, it must be rack mountable)