MOca adapter to Ethernet switch to WiFi adapter

[Cropduster172]

I have a MOca adapter setup that taps into my Comcast Xfinity gateway via coax. There is a Moca adapter in my basement with a single Ethernet output connected directly to my TV.

I want to have a stronger wifi signal in my basement where the MoCa adapter is by splitting the the Internet connection from it likely with an Ethernet switch. Any suggestions how to do this with minimal loss appreciated....I think I need a decent Ethernet switch but am confused about what exactly works for a wifi adapter after the switch connection from the Moca adapter.
TIA

 

[wwillson]

I think I need a decent Ethernet switch but am confused about what exactly works for a wifi adapter after the switch connection from the Moca adapter.

You need an Ethernet switch what will give you more Ethernet ports. Plug a WiFi access point into the switch. The WiFi access point does not know or care about the MoCA, all the access point will see is Ethernet frames.

 

[gogydm]

Or a wireless router with disabled DHCP server. It will have Ethernet ports and WiFi.

 

[Rand]

You need an Ethernet switch what will give you more Ethernet ports. Plug a WiFi access point into the switch. The WiFi access point does not know or care about the MoCA, all the access point will see is Ethernet frames.

This or get one unit that does both wap+switch

basically repurpose a wifi router but dont use it as a router.

You would have to disable its dhcp server etc.. some have an actual mode built in.

ASUS RT-AX1800S​

is an inexpensive choice
https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-AX1800-Router-RT-AX1800S-Subscription-Free/dp/B09M9477NS?

 

[Cropduster172]

You need an Ethernet switch what will give you more Ethernet ports. Plug a WiFi access point into the switch. The WiFi access point does not know or care about the MoCA, all the access point will see is Ethernet frames.

Can you tell me a specific Wi-Fi access point? Or link to one on Amazon.
I'm just looking to find a cheap solution to improving my wifi connectivity in my basement utilizing the MOca connection that already exists for my TV. Thanks

 

[ka9mnx]

duplicate

 

[Cropduster172]

I ordered this switch:

https://a.co/d/0f2Gwg1h

And I had 2 spare routers in my storage room.
So I think that should work.
Thanks everyone!

 

[Rand]

The spare router has a switch that should work too unless its something exotic? what models are they?

 

[Cropduster172]

One is an Asus RT-N10P
One is an Asus RT-N12...that's the newer one.
So you're saying the router is a switch. So the Cat 5 coming out from the MoCa adapter currently going into the TV goes into the blue Ethernet port and then I run another Cat 5 fro any of the yellow ports and I've got WiFi and the router acts as a switch for direct Ethernet to the TV?

 

[mk378]

Those are old routers which only support 100 Mbit ("Fast Ethernet") connections on the Ethernet ports. They will be a bottleneck if your cable service is faster than 100 Mb. Newer equipment operates at gigabit on the Ethernet cables. If connected to a "Fast Ethernet" device, a gigabit router or switch will step down to 100 Mb on that port. This change is often not indicated to the user.

Even cheap gigabit switches are built to move data at full "line speed" internally. The limitation is the speed on the cables.

 

[Cropduster172]

Those are old routers which only support 100 Mbit ("Fast Ethernet") connections on the Ethernet ports. They will be a bottleneck if your cable service is faster than 100 Mb. Newer equipment operates at gigabit on the Ethernet cables. If connected to a "Fast Ethernet" device, a gigabit router or switch will step down to 100 Mb on that port. This change is often not indicated to the user.

Even cheap gigabit switches are built to move data at full "line speed" internally. The limitation is the speed on the cables.

So I'd be better off with this switch that ordered and using one of those routers just for improved WiFi in my basement. So cat 5 Fr MoCa adapter to the switch and than a cat 5 to the TV and one to the newer of t 2 routers?

 

[alarmguy]

I’m curious if your router is sitting on top of the speaker in the picture?
I don’t know your house, but if so, I would move the router out of there, even if on the floor next to the cabinet might be all you need to improve your Wi-Fi in your basement

 

[Pew]

So I'd be better off with this switch that ordered and using one of those routers just for improved WiFi in my basement. So cat 5 Fr MoCa adapter to the switch and than a cat 5 to the TV and one to the newer of t 2 routers?

Correct but you will need to put the Asus router in bridge mode first.

Although you would benefit greatly from a newer one like linked above.