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ScreenBeam MoCA 2.5 Network Adapter (2 pack) $127 | MoCA 2.0 (2 pack) - $70

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ScreenBeam MoCA allows internet signal through coax cables. Great if you have an existing coax wired throughout your home that are stapled in and fishing Ethernet cables through would require demolition of walls.

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Amazon MoCA 2.0 (2 pack): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013J7O3X0
Amazon MoCA 2.5 (2 pack): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088KV2YYL

B&H MoCA 2.5 (2 pack): OOS
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ScreenBeam MoCA allows internet signal through coax cables. Great if you have an existing coax wired throughout your home that are stapled in and fishing Ethernet cables through would require demolition of walls.

Available:
Amazon MoCA 2.0 (2 pack): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013J7O3X0
Amazon MoCA 2.5 (2 pack): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088KV2YYL

B&H MoCA 2.5 (2 pack): OOS

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Dec 18, 2022 10:42 PM
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JamesA8887Dec 18, 2022 10:42 PM
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What's the best MoCA 2.0 3-way splitter for this on Xfinity 1.2Gbps on a XB7 gateway (router has built in MoCA)? Any frequency overlap issues with the bands and all?
Dec 18, 2022 10:50 PM
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AceNJDec 18, 2022 10:50 PM
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I recently purchased the 2.5 starter kit and it really works awesome. I have a big home with a lot of dead spots so I was able to use this + Orbi 953 series / AXE1000 6E mesh to created a "wired" backhaul and get full coverage everywhere I need it. I am also able to now transfer from router to satellite PCs at full ~1000Mbits where as before on wireless backhaul I would only get about half that. Some might think that kind of setup is overkill but I'm constantly streaming HDR 4K from Plex to multiple devices and have about 150 wireless items connecting. For example, trying to stream Game of Thrones which is like 30gb per episode was nearly impossible before using these to create the "wired' backhaul.
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Dec 18, 2022 11:14 PM
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ProAm500Dec 18, 2022 11:14 PM
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Quote from JamesA8887 :
What's the best MoCA 2.0 3-way splitter for this on Xfinity 1.2Gbps on a XB7 gateway (router has built in MoCA)? Any frequency overlap issues with the bands and all?
Bamf or Holland
Dec 18, 2022 11:37 PM
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LulabbyDec 18, 2022 11:37 PM
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Quote from AceNJ :
I recently purchased the 2.5 starter kit and it really works awesome. I have a big home with a lot of dead spots so I was able to use this + Orbi 953 series / AXE1000 6E mesh to created a "wired" backhaul and get full coverage everywhere I need it. I am also able to now transfer from router to satellite PCs at full ~1000Mbits where as before on wireless backhaul I would only get about half that. Some might think that kind of setup is overkill but I'm constantly streaming HDR 4K from Plex to multiple devices and have about 150 wireless items connecting. For example, trying to stream Game of Thrones which is like 30gb per episode was nearly impossible before using these to create the "wired' backhaul.
How is the latency compared to straight ethernet cable? Thanks
Dec 19, 2022 12:21 AM
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OrangeCaesarDec 19, 2022 12:21 AM
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Quote from JamesA8887 :
What's the best MoCA 2.0 3-way splitter for this on Xfinity 1.2Gbps on a XB7 gateway (router has built in MoCA)? Any frequency overlap issues with the bands and all?
Bought these last week. Worked well. A regular splitter from your cable company or Walmart might not work. Did my research and bought the following.

https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matt...B00KO8WABK

Wherever you want wired internet via coax, make sure there'll be signal there from your Modem. I had to use these splitters to get that signal to my loft. You have to set up the MoCA device in that room (I used GoCoax available on Amazon instead of the one in this thread, but should work the same) once you've powered it up and the lights are flashing, enable MoCA in the XB7 settings. The MoCA light on the MoCA device should now illuminate. Now you can hook up your switch or router.

in my case, I wired one of my Mesh routers (ASUS Zenwifi ET12) to the MoCA device, then ran an Ethernet cable to an unmanaged switch that connected all my other devices.

Works awesome! Great thing about the XB7 is the built in MoCA.

Dec 19, 2022 12:25 AM
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OrangeCaesarDec 19, 2022 12:25 AM
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Quote from Lulabby :
How is the latency compared to straight ethernet cable? Thanks
Latency wasn't noticeable. Might have added milliseconds. No game lags or packet loss that I've noticed in the week using MoCA. Wish I would've bought these years ago.
Dec 19, 2022 12:32 AM
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OrangeCaesarDec 19, 2022 12:32 AM
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Just bought a set for my other rooms!

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Dec 19, 2022 12:43 AM
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ArcticatDec 19, 2022 12:43 AM
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How do you know which one to choose? House is wired with stapled coax and would be very hard to run cable through. Never heard of these.
Dec 19, 2022 12:44 AM
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OrangeCaesarDec 19, 2022 12:44 AM
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Quote from JuliusL3191 :
Just bought a set for my other rooms!
Actually bought the 2.0 ones for the ex's house.

got the GoCoax 2.5 2 pack for my other rooms. $30 cheaper.

https://www.amazon.com/goCoax-Ada...B09QZS7SJV
Last edited by JuliusL3191 December 18, 2022 at 06:16 PM.
Dec 19, 2022 01:38 AM
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ArcticatDec 19, 2022 01:38 AM
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Quote from Arcticat :
How do you know which one to choose? House is wired with stapled coax and would be very hard to run cable through. Never heard of these.
And what does the "bonded mean"?
Dec 19, 2022 01:46 AM
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OrangeCaesarDec 19, 2022 01:46 AM
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Quote from Arcticat :
How do you know which one to choose? House is wired with stapled coax and would be very hard to run cable through. Never heard of these.
It uses your existing coax in your house. The 2.0 adapter will work fine. You only need the 2.5 adapters if your internet is over 1GB/s and you have 2.5GB ports on your router, modem or switch.

I suggest watching some YouTube vids.

This makes "wired" connection possible using existing Coax cables in your house. It'll take your home Network to the next level without having to rewire your house with Ethernet cables.
Dec 19, 2022 01:48 AM
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OrangeCaesarDec 19, 2022 01:48 AM
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Also, if you have a home mesh system, you can hard wire all your mesh routers. Then you'll have strong WiFi throughout your house
Dec 19, 2022 09:42 AM
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SkillfulMorning394Dec 19, 2022 09:42 AM
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While this is a good system, there are cheaper options (like go coax). Also, people need to understand that these pair of units by itself won't work their magic. You also need to a moca filter at the entry point of the house as well as a good splitter(s) throughout the house. Every passive splitter (depending on the no. of outputs) causes proportional drop in signal power. That can cause issues with modems. Due to that, I've used this active (powered) splitter at the input entry point for zero signal loss and distribution: Commscope CSMAPDU9VPI https://a.co/d/iGhh1sw. It's a unity gain amplifier and splitter along with an input signal surge protector. I've attached the power source to a small APC battery backup unit. That way, when the power goes out, the cable signal is still active.
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Dec 19, 2022 11:23 AM
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OrangeCaesarDec 19, 2022 11:23 AM
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Quote from SkillfulMorning394 :
While this is a good system, there are cheaper options (like go coax). Also, people need to understand that these pair of units by itself won't work their magic. You also need to a moca filter at the entry point of the house as well as a good splitter(s) throughout the house. Every passive splitter (depending on the no. of outputs) causes proportional drop in signal power. That can cause issues with modems. Due to that, I've used this active (powered) splitter at the input entry point for zero signal loss and distribution: Commscope CSMAPDU9VPI https://a.co/d/iGhh1sw. It's a unity gain amplifier and splitter along with an input signal surge protector. I've attached the power source to a small APC battery backup unit. That way, when the power goes out, the cable signal is still active.
I use GoCoax. Definitely cheaper for the 2.5 adapters. But $70 for two of the 2.0 adapters is a good deal for my ex's house. She just has 1GB/s internet and the original Google WiFi mesh system. She doesn't need 2.5 adapters. She just watches Netflix, etc and goes on her iPad.

I have Xfinity Cable internet. They automatically added a POE filter at the entry point because the Xfinity XB7 has a built in MoCA. POE filter are about $6 and up. You need the right splitters that operate above around 1000Mhz frequency range. The Amazon link of the splitters I posted earlier work great.

As far as using an amplified Splitter, I've had no problems thus far. I have one MoCA capable splitter at the entry point feeding all my rooms. Since it's a newer home, it doesn't have multiple splitters in the house (like my old house). If I run into signal problems, I'll explore using an amplified splitter.

Thus far, I'm getting blazing fast network/internet.

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Dec 19, 2022 04:38 PM
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ArcticatDec 19, 2022 04:38 PM
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Quote from JuliusL3191 :
It uses your existing coax in your house. The 2.0 adapter will work fine. You only need the 2.5 adapters if your internet is over 1GB/s and you have 2.5GB ports on your router, modem or switch.

I suggest watching some YouTube vids.

This makes "wired" connection possible using existing Coax cables in your house. It'll take your home Network to the next level without having to rewire your house with Ethernet cables.
Quote from JuliusL3191 :
I use GoCoax. Definitely cheaper for the 2.5 adapters. But $70 for two of the 2.0 adapters is a good deal for my ex's house. She just has 1GB/s internet and the original Google WiFi mesh system. She doesn't need 2.5 adapters. She just watches Netflix, etc and goes on her iPad.

I have Xfinity Cable internet. They automatically added a POE filter at the entry point because the Xfinity XB7 has a built in MoCA. POE filter are about $6 and up. You need the right splitters that operate above around 1000Mhz frequency range. The Amazon link of the splitters I posted earlier work great.

As far as using an amplified Splitter, I've had no problems thus far. I have one MoCA capable splitter at the entry point feeding all my rooms. Since it's a newer home, it doesn't have multiple splitters in the house (like my old house). If I run into signal problems, I'll explore using an amplified splitter.

Thus far, I'm getting blazing fast network/internet.
Trying not to buy the wrong items.....So even if the 2.0 would work is the 2.5 better for future proofing? And what does the bonded mean, when would need that? As far as splitters go I guess you need to know how many coax feeds you want to have internet and weather they are home runs or already split. Great info thanks.

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