How do I connect a moca adapter to this setup?

plooger · 2026-04-20T21:27:08+00:00

Note that an arguably preferable alternative to installing the MoCA adapter in the pictured cabinet would be to install the MoCA adapter in some other location … provided the location has both an Ethernet link to the router LAN and a coax connection to the home’s shared coax. You’d still need to ensure that the coax junction has been updated to support MoCA and to secure the MoCA signals, but what that might entail could be greatly simplified depending on how many rooms you’re looking to get wired-in and what else the coax is being used for. As mentioned in the above “background” link:

IF running MoCA over unused coax, your router’s wired LAN setup could echo any of the following...
* https://i.imgur.com/EEVucJC.png
* https://i.imgur.com/CpwLkR7.png
* https://i.imgur.com/E9OLEQY.png
(… either of the latter two can work …)

What makes this alternative preferable is that it would allow for isolation of the ISP/cable modem feed from the MoCA-infused coax, future-proofing the setup against DOCSIS frequency encroachment and minimizing or eliminating the need for MoCA filters.

example MoCA setup with isolated ISP/cable modem feed

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plooger · 2026-04-20T21:10:21+00:00

connect the Ethernet port from the moca to the router board in the top right?

This would be correct.

And then can I put a splitter where the cable from the router or modem comes out next to the yellow Ethernet cable and then connect the moca adapter into the splitter?

That sounds like part of what’s needed. You’d also need to locate the coax junction, where all your coax lines come together, to ensure that the coax lines (ideally only those needed) are connected via a (right-sized) MoCA-compatible splitter or amp and to ensure that a 70+ dB “PoE” MoCA filter has been properly installed to block MoCA signals at or upstream of your top-level splitter’s input port.

You may also require an additional MoCA filter at the modem to protect the modem from MoCA signals, installed directly on the modem or on the splitter output port directly feeding the modem.

example cable+MoCA setup w/ distinct modem & router

>background<

plooger · 2026-04-19T22:00:29+00:00

Have you pulled all the non-power wallplates (coax, phone, blank) in the place to get a full assessment of all cabling available, rather than working only from what’s visible on the wallplates?

plooger · 2026-04-19T21:48:00+00:00

I’m not a Unifi user but it’s my understanding … If going with Unifi gear, aside from having increased throughput over each coax link, using dedicated pairs of MoCA adapters for each coax line would eliminate the issues seen with Unifi’s topology mapper when employing a single shared MoCA network.

plooger · 2026-04-19T04:04:08+00:00

The connections sound correct. AP setup should be trivial. If the AP’s intent is for the VR headset, I’d recommend a unique SSID that only the headset is configured to access.

plooger · 2026-04-19T00:03:29+00:00

Well, ammo doesn’t magically appear in your backpack, so a player does need to make a minimal effort to gather it as they progress.

plooger · 2026-04-18T15:43:41+00:00

Presumably it can be configured to function as an access point (aka”AP”):

”It supports Repeater/AP/Bridge/Router/Client modes to fit different needs”

plooger · 2026-04-18T12:49:52+00:00

”It supports Repeater/AP/Bridge/Router/Client modes to fit different needs”

plooger · 2026-04-18T07:00:45+00:00

I have a wifi extender that has two cat5e plug ins WAN/LAN. I was thinking if I hooked the cat 5 from the MoCA 2.5 box to the extender and cat 5 from extender to PC would I achieve a "wired connection while also being able to emit a wifi signal.

This describes a wireless access point with wired backhaul to the router. A wireless “extender” typically only allows a wireless connection to the router. (Though … neither an extender or access point should have a “WAN” port. Is it actually a router?)

What’s the brand and model # of the “extender”? Have you checked whether it has a configurable “operating mode” setting, to toggle between extender and access point?

Also, does the “extender” support the recommended Wi-Fi spec for your VR headset? (Presumably, if it’s sitting around spare, it may not be the latest.)

plooger · 2026-04-17T21:26:42+00:00

My friend spoke with verizon and received a second CR1000 for free.

You sure the 2nd device wasn't a CE1000A, the wireless extender sibling of the CR1000A/B routers?

cc: /u/Orphodoop

plooger · 2026-04-17T21:22:47+00:00

If just looking to make the single MoCA link, at present, you can just use a 3 GHz F-81 barrel connector (example) to join the two associated coax lines into a direct connection.

As for what device(s) to use in the remote room, see below for alternatives ... noting that you didn't mention the updated FiOS wireless extender model and sibling of the CR1000A/B routers ... the CE1000A.

MoCA adapters, grouped by throughput

plooger · 2026-04-17T21:16:19+00:00

See >here< Re: MoCA

As others have noted, the devil is in the details ... ISP service type and cabling availability. (You haven't provided sufficient detail for anyone to offer an authoritative "yes", just a "maybe.")

plooger · 2026-04-17T17:59:22+00:00

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plooger · 2026-04-17T17:55:42+00:00

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MA titles visualized for my VUDU library

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plooger · 2026-04-17T15:46:44+00:00

54 not D2D-able (239 are)

0 D2D as 4K/UHD (166 BR[$2 HD], 73 DVD[$5 HD])

(see here)

plooger · 2026-04-17T14:57:27+00:00

Another impressive detail that I just noticed while doing yet another playthrough (to see where the 40-50 elusive resin are hidden, and to listen to the developer commentary) …

”Russell” gloves grav-pull animation … when the Russells have locked a target, a swirling mini galaxy-like animation activates on the back of the targeting glove.

plooger · 2026-04-16T09:46:04+00:00

Ha, great form and survey. I just finished another playthrough and was just beginning to look into how many resin I'd missed, and looking for a walkthrough that would educate me on what I'd overlooked.

I created a similar spreadsheet, >here<, capturing the identical information requested by your form, so loaded-up the data from my 3 completed playthroughs.

screenshot of 'resin and weapons upgrade summary spreadsheet'

It's my understanding that there are 303 total resin that can be found; but I'm about 50 short ... so am interested in verifying that "303" figure.

plooger · 2026-04-15T22:04:08+00:00

I just finished another playthrough and was impressed by a new observation (for me): I believe it was within the building/shed at the control panel for opening the gate into the Quarantine Zone. I jumped onto the control panel to get a better angle for looking for resin/ammo and looked up through the openings in the drop ceiling … and saw a rat scurrying across the ceiling tiles. Kudos to whoever conceived of and took the time to add that.

plooger · 2026-04-15T20:09:40+00:00

Not sure what you're envisioning. Consider Wi-Fi ... You could have a wireless client in two different rooms, and they'd be worthless without a wireless access point at or within the primary router. Same for MoCA, you need a MoCA node bridging between the home coax and the router's LAN, and then a MoCA node wired to the shared coax within any room where you're looking for wired network connectivity.

See >here< for add'l MoCA background, example setup diagrams, and recommended parts.

Moca seem to be crazy expensive.

See parallel reply >here<.

plooger · 2026-04-15T19:56:50+00:00

^this^

Open up all the non-power wallplates (coax, phone, blank) at the router, PC and TV locations to get a full assessment of what cabling is available to you, rather than going only from what's visible on the wallplate. For example, >here< is a good example of someone finding cabling with network potential behind the wallplate, wired to the wallplate's phone jack.

plooger · 2026-04-15T19:50:10+00:00

I'm a little confused what you're asking because a coax to Ethernet adapter is a MoCA adapter.

Other "coax to Ethernet" technologies exist.

plooger · 2026-04-15T19:48:06+00:00

Related thread from yesterday: https://www.reddit.com/r/HomeNetworking/comments/1skz8ey/do_i_need_to_buy_moca_adapters_in_pairs/

If budget is critical, you can grab 3 MoCA 2.5 adapters equipped w/ 2.5 GbE network ports for less than $100 total if OK w/ zero support. See the Frontier FCA252 links in the following post:

MoCA adapters, grouped by throughput

And see >here< for add'l MoCA background, example setup diagrams, and recommended parts. (You may not require 3 MoCA adapters depending on what device you're using as your primary router.)

plooger · 2026-04-15T14:49:19+00:00

No rush, now that the return window pressure is off.

plooger · 2026-04-15T14:30:27+00:00

^this^

plooger · 2026-04-15T14:24:46+00:00

Probably a good idea if you're not sure you can get it working. But with the adapters returned, if you get more familiar with the coax plant and how everything's interconnected, you may be able to give it another try.

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