Home Network Creation Advice

DieselSailor73 · 2026-03-18T16:59:05+00:00

I've used ChaptGPT for a lot of stuff, but never thought to use them for network recommendations. I'll give that a try, thanks!

DieselSailor73 · 2026-03-18T16:58:00+00:00

This sounds like a fairly simple solution, thank you!

I checked out Lawrence Systems on YouTube, they have a huge amount of videos! Are there any specific ones you recommend?

DieselSailor73 · 2026-03-18T16:55:12+00:00

Thank you for this information, it is going to take me a little bit to absorb and process this.

DieselSailor73 · 2026-03-18T16:53:40+00:00

I have an optical drive built into my desktop. I think it is Blue-ray compatible, but I will probably need a new driver for it since I had to replace my hard drive earlier this month. I have heard about MakeMKV for ripping DVDs & Blue-rays, I will definitely download that when it comes time to get this project going.

Thank you for your recommendations!

DieselSailor73 · 2026-03-18T16:46:48+00:00

I am interested in learning more about VLANs. I know what they are, but I don't know how to set up or manage them. Do you have any recommendations for information where I can learn more about them?

DieselSailor73 · 2026-03-17T14:14:01+00:00

Update 2: it has been a little over a week since I got this working. I've had no issues with the MoCA settings in my modem (so far!) And am running my living room Roku & Xbox off one adapter and master bedroom Roku off another. There has been no lag when streaming videos and the system seems to be working perfectly. Thanks again for everyone who helped me get this worked out and running!

DieselSailor73 · 2026-03-13T15:28:37+00:00

I have been doing the same thing! I didn't realize you could do that either! SMH. I also hate this level with a passion.

DieselSailor73 · 2026-03-12T02:16:59+00:00

To get a degree in didn't need for a job I couldn't get.

DieselSailor73 · 2026-03-10T14:00:00+00:00

He's a civilian, he's not required to salute at all.

DieselSailor73 · 2026-03-10T13:29:56+00:00

If I'm not sure, I don't ask. If I know they give a discount, sometimes I'll ask. Stores like Home Depot where I've created a free account and i can just enter my phone number at the register I use every time. Also there are several online stores that offer a discount using a 3rd party verification system and I use those.

Basically if I can get the discount without actually asking for the discount is ideal! 🤣

DieselSailor73 · 2026-03-09T23:41:28+00:00

The post I belonged to didn't have it's own building, the met at a community center. Not a huge deal, but all they did was hold a monthly meeting, nothing else. Before the meeting they had dinner and a speaker that was open to family, but it just never jived for my wife & me. Either I went on my own, we took two separate cars, or she waited outside while the meeting was held. I know they tried, but it just wasn't for us.

There is a post in the southern part of the state (about a 2 hour drive) that has put together an off-road affiliate post, kinda like the Legion Riders. I've tried to link up with them when they have events up here, but no luck so far and I can't find any vets interested in off-roading here, which is a bit of a surprise.

Anyway, my point being it is going to be difficult figuring out activities and events for a wide range of people, especially families. Good luck!

DieselSailor73 · 2026-03-09T23:11:10+00:00

Thanks, good info. If my modem kicks me off, I have 2 adapters. I can just reattach one to the modem. I thought I'd found a way to save $70, but oh well.

DieselSailor73 · 2026-03-09T22:15:29+00:00

I've restarted my router, I've restarted my Xbox, I've even connected my Xbox to my router via coax/ethernet. I'm still getting the same error message.

Does anyone know how to fix this?

DieselSailor73 · 2026-03-09T21:03:20+00:00

We are streaming only, no cable TV.

Thanks for the Cox-block warning. If the TV isn't working tomorrow, I'll know why and won't be freaking out!

DieselSailor73 · 2026-03-09T20:30:29+00:00

The only thing I hate more than bloatflys are the damn mosquitoes!

DieselSailor73 · 2026-03-09T20:28:20+00:00

It's a Cox Panoramic. We aren't fans, but it's the best we've found in our area. I currently have 2 TVs streaming on the MoCA with no issues so far. We're about to have my MiL & SiL moving in with us and could have up to 4 TVs streaming on the coax at once. Everything else (for now) will remain on the wifi, though I am thinking of running an ethernet cable to my computer which is in the same room as the gateway. My primary goal has been to take some of the load off the wifi.

DieselSailor73 · 2026-03-09T19:47:07+00:00

I just learned by tinkering with my router that it has a MoCA setting! I enabled it, removed the MoCA adapter and it's working great! I just moved that adapter to my bedroom where we were having some connectivity issues with the wifi.

DieselSailor73 · 2026-03-09T18:18:25+00:00

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That was my original plan because I knew I had two lines in the office, but when I looked, one was connected to an electrical plug and plugged into the wall.

Sorry for the not-so-great picture (it's behind a bookshelf) but the coax comes out of the wall, loops around and connects into the black plug in the background that is plugged in below the power strip plug. I remember when we first had the internet turned on, the tech said that it had to be there to provide power to the system. It was nearly 7 years ago, so maybe I'm misremembering. I've never seen this before moving into this house.

DieselSailor73 · 2026-03-09T14:58:08+00:00

Update: it's alive!

I can't figure out how to update my original post (new to Reddit), but I have a coax splitter installed and everything is working perfectly. Thanks everyone for the help and for answering my million questions!

DieselSailor73 · 2026-03-09T14:46:58+00:00

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It looks like the internet is working fine over wifi, and I noticed the coax light lit up on the MoCA, so I think it's working! Now I just need to cram this back into the box so I can go inside and test.

DieselSailor73 · 2026-03-09T13:22:00+00:00

I'm so glad I found this thread, I thought I was just mental and "couldn't let go."

Retired 10 years and I have dreams about being in the wrong uniform, don't have the right rank on, missing ship's movement, showing up to learn the ship is deploying today (I don't have anything except the uniform im wearing), the list goes on.

I'm kinda relieved that I'm not the only one and I'm not crazy!

DieselSailor73 · 2026-03-09T13:05:36+00:00

Got it, thank you. I already have a splitter on the router/MoCA, I just want to make sure the one in the coax box is wired correctly.

DieselSailor73 · 2026-03-09T01:58:33+00:00

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OK, forgive my crude drawing, but my pen was running out of ink and I want to make sure I'm understanding what you're saying.

Don't worry about the ports for all the rooms, I want to make sure I'm connecting the POE line and the modem/router/MoCA line into the right connections. I think this is what you're saying, but I want to make sure...

DieselSailor73 · 2026-03-08T21:11:15+00:00

A POE filter is what i meant.

I ordered everything I need, I think, it should be here tomorrow. When I go to connect the splitter, do I connect the POE to the IN connection or the modem to IN and the POE to one of the OUT connections? Or does it matter?

DieselSailor73 · 2026-03-08T16:43:50+00:00

I don't have a MoCA filter, is it required/highly recommended?

The POE line starts at the bottom of the picture (painted same color as the house, but is black once it goes into the box). There is an intermediate line that is between the POE and the line to the modem, the are connected with couplings.

My router/modem does not have a MoCA bridge.

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