Hello,
I just had Verizon Fios installed, but still want to leverage my existing mesh network. Currently, Fios comes in through my basement and is where the Tech installed the router. My current mesh network is connected to a modem via coax in an upstairs bedroom (previously had Xfinity). The Verizon router is right next to the whole house coax splitter, so I am wondering if I can connect the coax splitter directly to the Verizon router and then buy a MoCA device where the coax comes out for the mesh network router in the upstairs room. I believe I would then have two networks (which is ok), the Verizon router network and my existing mesh network. Do I only need one MoCA device or do I need something extra? Are there any issues with my plan?
I am hoping this setup works:
ONT>(ethernet cord)>Verizon Router>(coax cable)>Whole House Coax Splitter>(coax cable)>MoCA>(ethernet cord)>Netgear Orbi
Thank you,
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That should work. A few points:
You said "modem." Hopefully you're not using it anymore. If so, remove that puppy from your system. It has no use or place in a fios system.
Verizon routers create a MoCA LAN on the coax. They have a built-in MoCA adapter. You only need the one adapter at the Orbi.
Check if the Orbi can be run in Access Point mode. If so, you won't create a 2nd network. Devices will be able to see each other regardless of if they connect to the Orbi or the Verizon router. This can be useful if you have shared devices like printers, NAS, or media servers.
Make sure the "whole home" splitter is passive; i.e. no amplifier. Amplifiers can interfere with the bi-directional MoCA signals. Some are specifically designed to support MoCA, if so, they should be labeled. If you have problems and have an amplified splitter, replace it with a passive splitter.
That should work. A few points:
You said "modem." Hopefully you're not using it anymore. If so, remove that puppy from your system. It has no use or place in a fios system.
Verizon routers create a MoCA LAN on the coax. They have a built-in MoCA adapter. You only need the one adapter at the Orbi.
Check if the Orbi can be run in Access Point mode. If so, you won't create a 2nd network. Devices will be able to see each other regardless of if they connect to the Orbi or the Verizon router. This can be useful if you have shared devices like printers, NAS, or media servers.
Make sure the "whole home" splitter is passive; i.e. no amplifier. Amplifiers can interfere with the bi-directional MoCA signals. Some are specifically designed to support MoCA, if so, they should be labeled. If you have problems and have an amplified splitter, replace it with a passive splitter.
Thank you for the reply.
Yes, the modem will be discarded in the new setup as the MoCA will replace it. I do have an amplified splitter as it runs coax throughout the house and I will check if it supports MoCA. I will look into setting the Orbi up in AP mode, but I don't mind having the two networks active as the Verizon network will be dedicated to my basement.
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