active network ports on back of new fios quantum tv boxes
rbertolino
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Does anyone know when the network port on the back of my new fios quantum tv box will be activated?  It would solve a problem I have with a wifi dead spot on my porch where I have a smart tv located.

Thanks,

Bob

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Re: active network ports on back of new fios quantum tv boxes
tns2
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Yes they do.  Also consider other MOCA devices such as those from Netgear.

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tns2
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They are active.  But the devices are not pass thru.  Note you can connect the IPC1100 via ethernet rather than MOCA.

Re: active network ports on back of new fios quantum tv boxes
rbertolino
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I hadn't considered that.  Thank you.  Before I purchase a powerline adapter/bridge, does Verizon sell or lease a network bridge that operates over coax direct to the wireless router?

Thanks,

Bob

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tns2
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Yes they do.  Also consider other MOCA devices such as those from Netgear.

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rbertolino
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Thank you.  I appreciate your responses.  I'll look around.  

Something like this might be just what I need: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/actiontec-ethernet-to-coaxial-moca-network-adapter/9244145.p?id=12190077...

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rbertolino
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Apologies in advance as I double check:   Would I need a bridge or would these MoCA bridges/adapters be readily seen by Verizon's router?  i.e. would anything plugged into the netgear or actiontec coax to ethernet adapter be served by my Verizon router's DHCP server?

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tns2
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@rbertolino wrote:

Apologies in advance as I double check:   Would I need a bridge or would these MoCA bridges/adapters be readily seen by Verizon's router?  i.e. would anything plugged into the netgear or actiontec coax to ethernet adapter be served by my Verizon router's DHCP server?



I am not up on the models but those that work (Moca 1.1 and maybe moca 2.0) will be seen by you router. 

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lasagna
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Just buy an Actiontec MOCA bridge ... ECB2500 ... from your favorite retailer.

http://www.amazon.com/Actiontec-Ethernet-Adapter-Service-ECB2500C/dp/B008C1JC4O/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&q...

The bridge will pair automatically with your Actiontec router from Verizon.  No configuration necessary.  I've been using a bridge (and a switch for multiple ethernet ports at the bridge end) between my upstairs and basement locations for the past 4 years with no issues whatsoever.

A single bridge unit is all you need as the router (connected to the coax) is the other half of the bridge.

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rbertolino
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Thank you all for the responses.  I appreciate it.

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