wired internet connection, moca or other suggestions?

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braga118

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Here is my situation, i have cable coming from my mother in laws apartment (1st floor) and i live on the (2nd floor)

The internet modem/router ( comcast ) is on the basement, so i am currently using wifi ( had to buy a wifi card at walmart.

But as i play online xbox 360, pc games, i need a hardwire and not wifi.

my questions is, as i have a cable wire coming from downstairs what device can i use to have a hardwire network in my apartment?

Can i use another modem on the same network? will be charged for another line/modem/mac address?

can i use this: http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/25/netg ... er-review/ ???


is there any other way i can do it, since i dont want to pass a 100 ft wire through the whole house.


thank you

i need someone that knows what they talking about.

Thank you
 
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Ok in the basement where your COAX comes in from upstairs, disconnect it from the existing splitter. You will need a new splitter. The new splitter needs to be a 1.5Ghz or better. This is the one I use in my house: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018BQR84/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Ok now you will connect your router to the MOCA adapter with an Ethernet cable. Then you will connect the MOCA adapter to your new splitter with COAX. You will also connect the old splitter to the new splitter with COAX. Now your new splitter should have one connection going to your apartment, one connected to the MOCA adapter and one connected to the old splitter that gives you TV service.
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I would run ethernet over COAX. MOCA would work in your situation, but HPNA would also probably work. Both are an ethernet over COAX system, but the HPNA is a little less expensive if you have to have two devices (one for each end). If your router has a built in MOCA adapter then MOCA would be less expensive as you would only need one adapter, for your end. Also, depending on how your Modem and Cable are wired, you may need a couple of filters.
This way, you could get ethernet to your place through the COAX, then you could hook a switch, WAP, or router on at your end to get multiple connections.
Moca Example: http://www.amazon.com/Actiontec-Ethernet-Adapter-Service-ECB2500C/dp/B008C1JC4O
HPNA Example: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00684E0UI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3P06TDB3CDPD0&coliid=IWOQNTKXTP4X3
 
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the router im using is the xfinity 802.11n gateway modem/router.

do i need 2 coax adapters? cant use just 1 at my end since already have the coax cable on my apartment?
 
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so just to resume.

i would need two"2" adapters if i already have a coax cable in my apartment running cable tv.

my point is, i am not connected at all to the router/modem, i have TV coming from downstairs throw out an adapter, that adapter is connected to a wall coax output.

i am not very cleared on that yet
 
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Ok in the basement where your COAX comes in from upstairs, disconnect it from the existing splitter. You will need a new splitter. The new splitter needs to be a 1.5Ghz or better. This is the one I use in my house: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018BQR84/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Ok now you will connect your router to the MOCA adapter with an Ethernet cable. Then you will connect the MOCA adapter to your new splitter with COAX. You will also connect the old splitter to the new splitter with COAX. Now your new splitter should have one connection going to your apartment, one connected to the MOCA adapter and one connected to the old splitter that gives you TV service.
Upstairs you will connect the incomming COAX to the MOCA adapter. Out of the MOCA adapter you will connect Ethernet to your computer and a COAX to your TV. If your TV is not close to your MOCA adapter, you could put a splitter in so that when the COAX enters the room it is split. One connection goes to the TV and one goes to the MOCA. Then just connect the MOCA to your computer with Ethernet.
 
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I have the following connections made and there is no signal in upstairs router. Can anybody help to see if the connections are OK and what could be the problem. Actiontec, whose MoCA adapter I have bought, is not helping.

Downstairs room: COAX coming from outside in the room; it is from Comcast. I put a high quality 2-way splitter (3-5 GHz), connected one OUT to Modem (ARRIS TG862) and other OUT to MoCA IN using COAX cables (almost same length). I connected Ethernet cable between MoCA and Modem. MoCA OUT is not used. The internet is working OK here.

Upstairs room: A COAX is coming from the wall in the room. I connected that cable to MoCA IN. Used COAX to connect MoCA OUT to TV. Connected MoCA to Router with Ethernet cables. There is no WiFi signal coming from this system.

Do you see any problem with these connections?
 
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Never mind. Actiontec responded and asked me to do couple of tests to see if all is OK. I did and the configuration is good. This configuration may help others if they have a similar situation. Thanks, this forum is good and I learned a lot from it especially the write-ups from abailey. You guys are good and helful; may God Bless you.
 
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