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also:
coax line ident(https://old.reddit.com/r/HomeNetworking/comments/12tye9e/connecting_smart_tv_to_network_via_coaxial/jh62k8v/)
- MoCA topology choices:
- MoCA AP+client vs dedicated pairs
- splitter input-fed vs all outputs
- DOCSIS encroachment on the MoCA [Band D] frequency range
--- - throughput by MoCA spec
- MoCA adapters, grouped by throughput
- MoCA-compatible splitter recommendations (… and warnings)
- preferred MoCA filter: PPC GLP-1G70CWWS (Amazon US listing) … 70 dB stop-band attenuation, spec’d for full MoCA Ext. Band D range, 1125-1675 MHz
the coax does not have any other points in the house.
A MoCA connection would require a minimum of 2 coax outlets, one at/near the router and one elsewhere. Else, there isn’t any coax over which MoCA could be used to create a network connection.
so I bought these Splitters, one 4-way and one 2-way, thinking they would work.
Yeah, “satellite” splitters aren’t a good choice for a MoCA setup. Try grabbing similar splitters from the MoCA-optimized Antronix MMC1000-B series. (Amazon link)
Related:
- MoCA-compatible splitter recommendations (… and warnings)
- preferred MoCA filter: PPC GLP-1G70CWWS (Amazon US listing) … 70 dB stop-band attenuation, spec’d for full MoCA Ext. Band D range, 1125-1675 MHz
can anyone tell me if all 3 signals (cable internet ingress, MoCA, and over the air TV) can co-exist on the same coax line?
They cannot.
MoCA can coexist with either, but OTA and cable have overlapping frequency ranges, precluding their sharing coax.
- MoCA (retail/Ext. Band D): 1125-1675 MHz
--- - cable: 5-1002 MHz
- OTA: 54-607 MHz
May require extra coax or relocating the modem/router or OTA target.
If budget is an issue, and you’re willing to sacrifice support of any sort, Frontier FCA252 adapters are an alternative; otherwise, the above are good retail recommendations.
Aside from the modem vs gateway issue and how it alters the need for an additional adapter, the diagram doesn’t address how the coax outlets would actually interconnect: the coax outlets can’t be direct-connected, as diagrammed, if the pictured setup is for cable Internet, since the modem lacks a connection to the ISP. You’ll want to make sure that the rooms and incoming ISP feed are interconnected using a MoCA-compatible splitter, and that a 70 dB “PoE” MoCA filter is installed on its input port to isolate/secure your MoCA network.
Related:
- outline/highlights for a cable+MoCA setup
- DOCSIS encroachment on the MoCA [Band D] frequency range
- throughput by MoCA spec
- MoCA adapters, grouped by throughput
- MoCA-compatible splitter recommendations (… and warnings)
- preferred MoCA filter: PPC GLP-1G70CWWS (Amazon US listing) … 70 dB stop-band attenuation, spec’d for full MoCA Ext. Band D range, 1125-1675 MHz
Even if you do the typical setup (disable DHCP, set an IP within the Telus LAN range), it will be interesting to see if the T3200M can connect with the Telus MoCA bridge. ‘gist: I’m thinking that the T3200M is bonded MoCA 2.0 and likely uses the same Broadcom MoCA chip that has made the Actiontec WCB6200Q incompatible with MoCA 2.5.
How are you testing the throughput? An Internet speed test, or iPerf or other utility?
What do the MoCA diagnostics report for PHY rates?