OTA (with distribution amp) + MOCA
Looking for some guidance.
My current setup is... Clearstream 2MAX --> PCT-MA2-8P (distribution amp) --> coax endpoints WiFi strength in my Roku TVs is 'ok' but just doesn't cut it if I want to watch unencoded bdrips from my Plex server without the need to transcode (especially when there is a lot of other traffic). So, I am now entertaining adding MOCA 2.5 adapters at various points in the house to address this. (fyi...internet is provided via Frontier FiOS so is a non-factor here). From the reading that I have done, I think that the distribution amp will interfere with the MOCA signals. Is this true? If so, what distribution amp can I by that will not interfere and allow OTA and MOCA to traverse the same coax runs? |
Is this the product I need: https://www.pctinternational.com/product/pct-vc-f19a/
The 'modem' port is throwing me off. Do I need to connect anything to that to take advantage of the MOCA bypass technology? |
Wouldn't it be less expensive and easier to add another WiFi access point to increase your speed at the problem TV's?
Unless you already have good coax in every room, seems like a lot of trouble. |
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There is RG6 runs in pretty much every room in the house. ps. I hate wifi with a passion. |
Your plan to add MOCA to your existing set-up is a good idea. The MOCA distribution amp that you found would work fine, or you could simply add a MOCA filter between the distribution amplifier and your existing splitters. The splitters for MOCA need to be able to pass higher than the usual off-air frequencies.
A problem with WiFi extenders is that they use up bandwidth to send data between them. If you use MOCA to extend your WiFi, you get that bandwidth back. Another trick you probably already know is to move your WiFi channels off of the factory settings. This may get you a frequency that your neighbors are not using. |
Does Frontier FIOS allow the addition of your own MOCA adapters? My son-in-law has Verizon FIOS, and they use MOCA to their own set--top boxes as WiFi extenders. He replaced all his TV equipment to get that feature.
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I have a moca filter on order but I thought that the only thing the filter did was prevent the signal from leaving the home and you place it on the incoming line before the distribution amp. As far as FiOS and a moca adapter...I'm not using their router ( I use pfsense) and the runs from the ONT are Ethernet. Also, from what I can see online the moca adapter is only v1.1 but could be wrong. |
For anyone following this thread, I decided to email PCT for advice. They were quick to respond. :)
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