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splitting coax cable to network extender

Hi all,

I have a coax line going to an upstairs bedroom, which feeds into a Fios Network extender.

I want to add another network extender downstairs. Can I simply cut the coax cable going upstairs, add a splitter, and attach to a new network extender? I have never cut cable and added terminators before. How easy is it?

Thank you

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Edg1

@unodos3 wrote:
Hi all,
I have a coax line going to an upstairs bedroom, which feeds into a Fios Network extender.
I want to add another network extender downstairs. Can I simply cut the coax cable going upstairs, add a splitter, and attach to a new network extender? I have never cut cable and added terminators before. How easy is it?
Thank you

Yes that will work. It's pretty easy just search online for installing an F compression connector on RG6. I got a cheap Kline kit from Home Depot that works pretty good. Also make sure you get a good MoCA 2 port splitter.

unodos3

Thanks!

Is the Moca 2 splitter from Fios recommended? can I get a similar one from Amazon? Also what type of coax cable is best?

i have a gigabit connection btw

Edg1

Any MoCA splitter will do and honestly most 1000 MHz splitters will work fine too. But just to be safe I would get a MoCA rated splitter. RG6 tri or quad shield cable will be the best for your situation.

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