ScreenBeam Bonded MoCA 2.0 Network Adapter for High Speed Internet, Ethernet Over Coax - Single Add-On Adapter for Existing MoCA Network

This is a must have technology if you have dark coaxial (unused) in your house and getting internet via coaxial. It's not inexpensive and it does not replace routers in a large home with a basement and backyard, rather it boosts your wireless connection dramatically - in my case consistent 290+Mbps on an 300 Mbps from my internet provider. A bunch of things you need to know before you embark on this effort:1- You should watch all the videos related to the device and the technology itself to make sure you understand how this works and whether it will work for you2- You are currently getting your internet via coaxial and have access to point of entry into your home and existing splitters (ideally as you will need to replace the splitters)3- You previously had a good signal to all your coaxial outlets and not too much noise on the lines4- Purchase your MoCA filter along with high quality MoCA splitters to match your existing splitter requirements5- Map out where you'll need to change splitters - e.g. in my installation I had 3x2 way splitters and 2x4 way splitters6- Try to consolidate your lines as much as possible - e.g. in my case I have 3 rooms that don't need a coax connection since the WiFi coverage after MoCA implementation is more than adequate7- You still need your existing router or new routers - e.g in my case I have a multi-router deployment that was previously either mesh or bridge8-You may need to reconfigure your routers depending on models - e.g. in my case I have a complete TP-LINK multi-router deployment some dating back several years but with good security and updated firmware which still can handle at least 180Mbps more than enough for my needs - I had to reconfigure all the bridged routers to Access Points to get the maximum speed and connectivity9- Do the easy work first9 a. - install your MoCA filter at coaxial point of entry into your house - must have it for security purposes to demarcate your data travel up and down the wires and not expose your network to outside data splash inbound or outbound up to 300 feet - this is very important9 b. - change your splitters wherever you can to have the MoCA compatible splitters and maximize data throughput without significant loss9 c. - install the first pair of MoCA adapters as per instructions and TEST, TEST, TEST - make sure it works in a basic configuration before you start reconfiguring routers which is very time consuming9 d. - Your MoCA connection may vary from the base instructions - e.g. in my case I connected the first splitter that came with the set to my modem and the MoCA adapter -then, I ran the ethernet from the MoCA adapter to a WiFi 7 router which is my primary router that controls my older WiFi 6 and previous version routersIt took me approx. 8hrs over 3 days to get my setup right but once it is installed it is lightning fast and far exceeds my prior straight up mesh and bridge connections - I highly recommend this device from this manufacturer.

I bought this device over 3 years ago. I set it up to get internet service upstairs, as we'd previously had a long ethernet cable literally running up the stairway. The MOCA adapters eliminated that horrible looking cable and introduced virtually no latency with a full 1Gb connection between the two floors of the home. It's been in service for the entire time, as I said before, almost 3 years. I have not had to touch these devices in the entire time. It was set it and forget it. They just work. I am considering upgrading to the MOCA 2.5 adapters for the added speed, which is what made me think to write this review. I would highly recommend this product to anyone looking to connect two areas of their home via existing "cable TV" coax.I'll also note that, for a long time, I had a TV antenna connected upstairs that shared the COAX with the MOCA system. There were no ill effects to doing this. The TV had great reception and the MOCA worked flawlessly. The reason it's not still set up that way is that I now use an HDHomeRun device to stream Antenna-based TV.

I'm stunned at how well these MoCA coax adapters work and how easy they are to set up. I thought I was tech-savvy, but I clearly wasn't because I wasted a lot of money on WIFI range extenders and mesh systems that never worked well. WIFI range extenders and mesh systems take the signal from the home router and try to bounce it to the range extender or mesh node, which then tries to bounce it to the next node and so on. The problem is the range extender cuts down the WFI signal by 50% and it and the mesh nodes only work well when they're in sight of each other. That's not very efficient for larger houses or houses that don't have an open floor plan.Obviously, the best way to extend WIFI is to have your house wired with ethernet cables, but how many people have that? Answer: not many. However, almost everyone has coax running in their house for cable TV and that is where MoCA (Multimedia over Coax Alliance) comes in. A MoCA adapter allows additional routers to receive an internet signal directly from your modem through the existing coax cable in your walls. You just plug the coax from your wall into an adapter and then plug the included ethernet cord from the adapter to an additional router, and now you have a super-strong WIFI signal as if the main router and additional router were connected by an ethernet cable.It works brilliantly and immediately, and the good news is you can set up as many routers as you need if you have a coax outlet in your desired room. I set this up in my mother's large colonial house where WIFI signal goes to die. I put three adapters in separate rooms and attached three old routers I had laying around and Voila, my mother loves me again!Ok, now for the Pro-Life Tips.1. THIS WILL NOT WORK FOR SATELLITE TV! CABLE ONLY! Sorry, but you're SOL w/ DirecTV and Dish2. You do not need a MoCA adapter at your modem if your modem is already MoCA enabled. You will need to hook up one of the adapters to the modem if it is not MoCA enabled. A lot of people rent a combination modem/router from their cable provider. The newer ones are already MoCA enabled and if it's not, your cable provider will trade your old modem/router for an updated one for free.3. Speaking of renting a modem/router combo...don't. Buy a separate ARRIS SURFboard Modem and whatever router you want and it will pay for itself in about a year. Don't give your hard-earned shekels to the corp bastards.4. You need a MoCA 2 way splitter if you're running your additional router off a coax that is also providing a cable signal to a TV. The instructions and diagram that come with the adapters aren't clear about this. The adapter set comes with one 2 way splitter, but you will need a 2nd one if you're going to set up two adapters and two additional routers. You can buy a 2-way splitter at Lowe's or Home Depot for $6. Just make sure it is MoCA compliable. Also, the box comes with two short coax cables, but you will need two more if you're connecting them with two TVs. You can buy 3 ft. coax for cheap if you don't have extras laying around.5. The MoCA adapter does not send out a WIFI signal by itself! You must use an additional router for each adapter. Any old router will do, so you don't need to blow your brains out on the latest and the greatest. However, you still need your original "Home Base" router that you have already been using.6. Instructions. How to set up in a room where you already have a TV and your modem is MoCA enabled: Unscrew the coax from the cable box and screw it into the "cable in" port on the splitter. Now screw in another coax to the "cable out" port of the splitter and run it back into the cable box. Cable TV is now all set. Screw another coax to the other "cable out" port of the splitter and screw the other end into the "cable in" port on the adapter. Then plug the provided ethernet cable into the adapter and plug the other end into the WAN port of your router. Plug adapter and router into the wall or outlet strip and enjoy that sweet, sweet rock hard WIFI signal.7. Please know the difference between "your" and "you're". Your is possessive, ie: your new MoCA adapter. You're is a contraction of you are, ie: you're going to love your new MoCA adapter. (See what I did there?)8. Enjoy your strong WIFI signal and please be safe and please be nice to each other. We're all in this trying time together and a little kindness goes a long way. Cheers.