How to Connect a MoCA Screenbeam Adapter to Your Router

[@yeaokluke]

Amazingly helpful video my friend, thank you so much

[@SWLinPHX]

It's important to consider how to connect the MoCA adapter and cable modem/router in the same room. Both need to have coax plugged into them (in addition to the ethernet from router to MoCA adapter) and some may wonder if they can use the TV/pass-thru output on the MoCA adapter (many have one) or if they should instead use a splitter before the cable that branches to the MoCA adapter and cable modem as shown here. But in this case they need to be sure not only to use a MoCA compatible splitter (up to 1675 MHz) but to test their cable modem speed/signal before and after the splitter to determine if the performance is degraded or impeded. If so they may need to use a directional cable "tap" splitter that allocates more signal to one terminal on the splitter than to the tap side, so the tap can connect to the MoCA adapter and the stronger terminal to the cable modem. Many people have said this is the solution that helped them when their cable modem speed/performance was otherwise compromised by a standard splitter. It's also important to note that all old splitters in the house (inside and outside the walls) should be replaced with ones that support MoCA (up to 1675 MHz).

[@tech-asher]

This is really good information, thanks for sharing!

[@SWLinPHX]

@@tech-asher You're most welcome. I feel time invested in researching and learning is a better investment if you shared with others to save them some trouble.

[@ChadVanHalen5150]

​@@SWLinPHX I've seen you give the same information in a bunch of these MoCA videos, and this was the question I needed answering. Just wanted to say thanks for the info and thank you for so diligently giving it on a bunch of different videos in case the person with that question only watches one of them

[@SWLinPHX]

⁠@@ChadVanHalen5150 You’re welcome Chad. I don’t remember, but I probably did post it in several videos, LOL. Ironically, since I posted that I bought a big 3300 sq. ft. two-story house last December and because it was the first home I’ve owned that was built in the 21st Century I didn’t realize that most cable companies no longer activate all the jacks in the house. In fact, the cable company was just going to wire the one jack and I had to twist their arm to at least activate/connect at least the master bedroom too. I guess they figure everyone just uses Wi-Fi, but I told them I wanted to be able to use MoCA at least in my master bedroom to stream my video from my DVR in the family room/entertainment room as Wi-Fi doesn’t always cut it especially in a big house. They kept saying it would degrade my signal too much to have more than one jack operating in a six bedroom house whereas in my two bedroom condo I have three different rooms/jacks wired and quite a few MoCA-grade splitters both inside and outside the walls with no issues! It wasn’t till they had to come out recently a couple months ago that I insisted this time and of course, (unlike with my condo in a multi-dwelling building) being back in a house again I have my own dedicated cable interface on the side of my house and even one of the cable company’s own pedestal trunk terminals - which is what leads to that box on my lawn - as well). That’s just for me so it really shouldn’t be that hard to wire the jacks as long as I have the signal detectors that tell you what cable goes to what jack or splitter directly, which I do. Heck, I may even hook up a third room if necessary.

[@nakamichi680zx]

Nicely done! Thank you for your time and clear expIanation. I will say that I was jumping onto Amazon to buy the splitters you mentioned but it turns out that the Starter Kits now being sold already have the proper coax splitter included while the single ones don't. Many thanks!

[@karlschofield9651]

Great Video Sir. I just got a Trans global 2.5 MoCA. It has 2 lan ports on each MoCA so I can connect two devices. I have a modem that connects to the coax going into the wall so I think I need a splitter. I have to check if it’s a Docsis 3.1 modem and maybe have to download an update? The modem is Spectrums but the router is mine. It’s a TP-Link AX11000. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

[@phoenixflower1225]

Very nice display of how to assemble Love the video

[@wjtheory]

I used the older model in the past with the built in splitter. I’m a bit confused about the new one. How is the modem connected then? With a splitter? Thank you in advance.

[@rebeccakoke9577]

My router stopped receiving an internet connection when I disconnect it from the coax coming from the wall, plug that coax into the moca adapter, and then plug the ethernet cable from the adapter into the router. The coax light also would not come on the adapter with this set up, and this is what you have demonstrated in the video as the correct setup. The only way I could keep my router connected to the internet (and keep the wifi working) was to use a splitter on the coax from the wall, plug one coax directly into the router and plug another coax directly into the adapter, and no ethernet cable between router and adapter. This is an Xfinity router. This seems to be working since now both lights are on the adapter, my internet/wifi are working, and when I log into my Gateway it shows one moca device connected. I'm hopeful that my downstairs office moca wired connection will work, but I'm waiting now on a 3rd coax cable to connect downstairs.

[@tiny_m0w]

did it end up working?? i would like to do that if it works.

[@kumballabtalla]

@@tiny_m0w I too would like to know, xfinity is a pain to deal with and support was not much help either. They didn't seem to understand anything I was trying to do with MoCa. Spent over 5 hours dealing with them and multi restarts.

[@matthewranieri7162]

When the moca is set up and 2 lights r illuminated on both adapters, how do u connect to the moca signal on the preferred device. I’m using a ps5 so would I just connect to my normal wifi or connect to a wired lan connection?

[@asdfything]

Wired lan connection You can always put a wifi router or repeater near the adapter and connect them with a cable

[@juliomercado5104]

Correct me if I am wrong, from my understanding if your router has built-in MoCA capabilities all you will need is one moca adapter device.

[@tech-asher]

Yes but make sure it’s the same MoCa , like 2.0 or 2.5

[@juliomercado5104]

@@tech-asher thank you, good information you provided. I have the G3100 supports MoCA 2.5 LAN.

[@tech-asher]

@@juliomercado5104 Excellent, enjoy MOCA is a good technology.

[@juliomercado5104]

@@tech-asher My verizon fios router suports moca 2.5 so I got the ScreenBeam MoCA 2.5 Network Adapter and ordered a moca 2.5 splitter which arrived today. I originally had a verizon 2.0 splitter and wasn't sure if it would have a negative affect on the adapter thus I ordered the 2.5 splitter and replaced it today. Everything is working perfect and I was able to eliminate one of the Orbi satellites that I had in that room. Love this and thanks for the video, good of you to share with the audience on KZbin.

[@tech-asher]

@@juliomercado5104 I'm glad it worked out for you, yes the splitter can be one of the weaker links, glad you upgraded it to a 2.5 compliant version. The computer I'm using to reply to this message is actually getting its internet through MoCA. I've had these MoCA Adapters for a couple of years now and it helps a lot.

[@ParkerPPK]

I live in an apt but the coax light doesn’t come on either device. Followed the guide(and I’m a techy person too) but still nothing. Any ideas why the coax light won’t come on on either device?

[@tech-asher]

I wonder if the decibel loss is too high or if there is a break in between in your house wiring , if you have a multimeter check the continuity find the junction box for your coax and see if it’s routed properly. Or check to see if both are connected.

[@mzpr1nc3]

i tried setting one up in my living room where the router and modem are and the other in my room for my pc but the coax light wouldn’t turn on, i followed the instructions and can’t think of what i did wrong. i wanna see if i can figure out the problem before i give up and return it for a different adapter option, anyone else have a similar issue and find a solution???

[@tech-asher]

Sometimes when the house is built the builder doesn’t connect all the coaxes together, that was the same thing in my case and I had to find the coax junction box in my house.

[@jessebcozy6890]

@@tech-asherand what did you do when you found the box?

[@jjflash30]

Thanks for all the info. Very helpful.

[@einyv]

I couldn't get it to work. Unfortunately where the connection is in my home i need a coax to the phone router. I tried a splitter with 1 in and 2 out but maybe i did something wrong or if there is such a thing as a splitter has 2 IN and 1 out? Was attempting to use to it to wire backhaul my furthest satellite for my mesh system.

[@JerryN88]

Did u ever get this to work. I have same issue

[@einyv]

@@JerryN88 no I did not, ended up returning it. Ultimately I just used the 6ghz dedicated backhaul on my mesh and I get more than adequate speeds even on the other side of the house from the main unit. Still get 500mb transfer speed. May not be the 1gb but I can live with it.

[@aaudzz]

@@einyvdo you have the lowest wifi plan?

[@einyv]

@@aaudzz I have the gigabyte plan...I ended up upgrading to a different mesh system with dedicated 6ghz and I get 500mb from the furthest satellite. More than adequate. I just think the cabling in my house that was put in 89 is just old.

[@aaudzz]

@@einyv do you think my wifi would at least be stable for gaming even if I have the lowest wifi plan?

[@OwenProducts]

I have a Verizon Fios G3100 router (2.5 Moca compatible). I just upgraded to 1GB internet. I have cable boxes so it uses the coax. The main router gives like 800 mbps but I have wifi extenders that only give like 75 mbps so I want to get some Screenbeam adapters. The main splitter is outside the house so I really only have one coax line (and one ethernet line) running into the Verizon router in my office. I believe I would set it up this way. Detach the coax going into the router now into a 2.5 moca splitter (into output1) and run the input into the router. Then run the Screenbeam into the splitter (output 2), and of course cat5 connect the screenbeam to the fios router. The 2nd moca one downstairs is pretty straight forward. Is that right? If so, I have this question. If I got the 6200 model which has the splitter built in, could I (in my office) just use that and simply put the 6200 between the coax line going to the verizon router? So coax from outside splitter to 6200 Coax In, and 6200 TV/STB out to the verizon router? Lastly, the coax running downstairs runs through some splitters.. I should replace those with moca 2.5 compatible splitters as I understand?

[@tech-asher]

In theory it should work but do make sure you get the same 1gb speed which is largely dependent on the fact if you have any losses in between.

[@mikewilde8801]

Very well done breakdown.

[@tech-asher]

Thank you Mike

[@SWLinPHX]

wait, why doesn't your modem/router have a coax going into it too? Isn't it a cable modem?

[@tech-asher]

Yes mine is just Ethernet, I use the MOCA just to convert houses coax to Ethernet again by using the adapters

[@akbari55]

Thanks for the video! Very well put together. Before ordering, want to make sure I'm set up to meet the setup needed. My house has a mesh network and I receive horrible connections downstairs. My setup is: wall coax > modem > router > mesh pucks. For the initial set up, would it be as follows: wall coax > moca > modem > router > mesh pucks. Or does it require the following for the initial setup: wall coax > modem > moca > router > mesh pucks. Thanks!

[@tech-asher]

Thank you, the setup In my house is exactly like that shown in the manual. Yes you can try and mix and match it with mesh but I think you’ll get higher speeds if you use it with router like I did.

[@dbcooper7326]

I have the gocoax equivalent. They work but add about 9ms latency.

[@tech-asher]

I’ve seen the white adapters, that’s cool, I’ve got my upstairs setup with MOCA and couldn’t be happier.

[@dbcooper7326]

@@tech-asher Agreed, it is super technology. I have upgraded to get the 2.5Gb ethernet ones. My internet is only 1Gb though but due to bump it up to 2Gb next week.

[@jefforr4488]

i have an existing coax cable coming from wall. can i hook the coax cable into the moca adapter and then run a ethernet cable from the moca into my netgear router..then run other ethernets cables off the switches in the back of my router to my pc and other devices?

[@tech-asher]

I would think it would work. However you would need two of the MOCA adapters.

[@guysweenie]

Thanks for this. I bought 7250 ScreenBeam MoCA Adapters and the adapters were synched yet I did not see any improvement in speed! I called Tech support at Screenbeam and they mentioned that the speed of 350Mbps from my router prior to the Moca adapter installation is the max speed that I can get as MOCA adapters will not increase the speed?? Pl. comment.

[@tech-asher]

That is true the MOCA adapters don’t increase speed but they get you the exact same speed you have coming into your house without losing latency/speed. If you have 350 and you’re getting 350 that’s exactly how it works.

[@timezonewall]

You network is only as fast as the slowest link, there is no magic that is going to change that.

[@miabibolet5379]

My coax cable is already plugged into the motem, do I need to unplug it and move it to the adapter or get a split so it’s in the motem and adapter??

[@TheKennyVu]

Why not just run Ethernet from router to adapter, adapter connects to MOCA on the wall

[@machdaddy6451]

Is there a limit on the length of coax that MoCA can work with?

[@gustaboquezada8824]

Si where do you plug the modem ?

[@thedukeofdeathpt6262]

My router has a CATV connection to the TV box in my house. My question is this, is is still possible to connect the router to the MoCA adapter while at the same time mantaining the connection with my TV box? Is that where the splitter comes in?

[@tech-asher]

Exactly, the splitter will do that, there is a wiring diagram online type in Google Quick setup screen beam MOCA adapters and it’ll show you how it’s setup.

[@Albertmars32]

Hey Asher, i have Xfinity xb7 which we use as both a modem and router. If i were to set up a moca network, would i need to move my modem from the living room down to the baseman where the coax hub is and set up the modem there? Or can i do all this while my modem is in the living room? We don't have any tv cable btw (in case that is relevant)

[@tech-asher]

The best option would be to somehow get a coax connect line running to a wall plate right next to your modem. However you should trace the coax’s and see where they are located in your home and where they are going.

[@Kaddy2727]

Does the distance " Coax cable length " between the 2 Moca adapters affect internet's speed ? I live in two storey house and the coax cable could be 40 meters long

[@tech-asher]

that's a good question, the decibel loss could increase because of long distance, I know with ethernet it's about 300 feet, not sure about coax.

[@mingkee27]

It's only few milliseconds latency added before and after. Disclaimer: I have FiOS 8ms downstairs 13ms upstairs through MoCA

[@tech-asher]

Good info, thanks for sharing

[@seanpontikos8464]

Hi great video question for you. If I have the internet company come install coax outlets in each bedroom 4 in total can connect these to each outlet then connect a switch to have multiple several things with Ethernet connections connected?

[@tech-asher]

If your house is pre wired for coax it should work, otherwise you’ll have to run new wire. If you were to run new wire then I would just run cat 6 Ethernet

[@seanpontikos8464]

@@tech-asher Thank you yeah recently bought an old home. No ethernet wired in or Coax. Company want 5K to run ethernet. Figured it would be alot cheaper to have the Internet provider come out and run Coax to each bedroom and office. Just not sure if it would work pluging this in directly to the coax outlet in the room and then into a ethernet switch.

[@tech-asher]

In theory it should work if you use a splitter. Look at the screen beam MOCA manual online to see if the wiring diagram shows wiring setup for that case.

[@stefanj5gamer285]

Can I use 220 volts for this adapter?

[@tech-asher]

Yes the adapters are rated for 100-240V 50/60 Hz

[@stefanj5gamer285]

@@tech-asher Thanks!

[@robira1313]

Can you think of any reason why the moca hooked to my TV is not increasing the internet speed? Getting only 13mpgs. The other moca is hooked to my cable modem in the other room and all the green lights are on.

[@tech-asher]

Shouldn’t be the case, contact screen beam.

[@Marco-kv8qr]

what internet speed package do you have at your house??

[@tech-asher]

It’s 300 MBPS

[@glenopolis1147]

Very informative thank you

[@nothing9298]

why does mine keep making my internet go out periodically throughout the day?

[@airsoft1056]

I have a question do you plug in the Ethernet cord In the WAN port or in one of the LAN ports???? Please help

[@tech-asher]

At the 6 minute time frame in the video You can see the yellow port labelled internet where the cable from the MOCA goes. For the modem it can go in any of the Ethernet ports.

[@vinhennessy3885]

Good information. Thanks.

[@tech-asher]

Glad it was helpful!

[@markdamron744]

Is the MOCA standard equal between different vendors?

[@tech-asher]

Yes it’s an industry standard and it should work the same

[@imjareno]

Did you use a POE filter?

[@tech-asher]

No POE filter used

[@Geesav]

Can you make a video for wiring please i have a seperated modem and router please thank you

[@tech-asher]

If you look at the documentation under their website it should have detailed diagrams. You’ll just connect to the port which has internet.

[@Geesav]

@@tech-asher thank you

[@rosangelatoscano6384]

Can I use a MoCA device think this, to do this: 1. coax comes into the main house from pole to a cable modem 2. CAT 5 cable from cable modem goes into CAT 5 WAN of Wireless Router 3. Run CAT5 cable from Router to the MoCA Adapter 1 4. I have connected 500 feet of coax running from the house to the oubuilding, so connect one end to MoCA Adapter 1 5. Connect over then of coax cable to MoCA2 Adapter 2 6. Connect CAT5 cable from MoCA Adapter 2 to WAN or LAN of 2nd Wireless Router in Outbuilding The intension is to get wireless internet to the outbuilding. Will this setup work and with these MoCA-type of boxes converting CAT5 to Coax and then Coax back to CAT5?? LET ME KNOW. Thanks in advance.

[@tech-asher]

500 feet sounds a long distance, contact screen beam to confirm.

[@timezonewall]

@@tech-asher Splitters are what tend to limit practical distance for MOCA. The official answer is 300' for MOCA, but that assumes splitters which attenuate the signal. If run point-to-point, meaning no splitters or anything to attenuate the signal other than the cable itself, it will likely go beyond 500'. This assumes good quality cable and connectors.

[@AGRANT716]

Does this add latency for gaming?

[@tech-asher]

Since it’s a wired connection, it’s the same as having Ethernet. I haven’t experienced any latency issues.

[@erickramos9391]

So what does this even do that my current router doesn't do??

[@tech-asher]

The one thing I notice is that it doesn’t degrade speed, but with WiFi sometimes you don’t get the same speed you get downstairs

[@CodMemories]

Basically provides a wired connection to devices that are far from the router like upstairs etc…

[@Geesav]

Do i need to buy two? Or only one?

[@tech-asher]

Yes you need two.

[@Geesav]

@@tech-asher thank you

[@PasPas29]

How to set it up.?? My modem in the basement and is getting internet via coax cable 15ft away from a wall mount, I have a a coax jack in my room upstairs and wanted to have a ethernet connection what should I do..?? Or how to set it up?? My modem is not have built in moca

[@tech-asher]

If you just have one coax path for incoming internet I wonder if a splitter could work but not sure. I would call screen beam help to see if this is possible with your setup.

[@tonysboris1]

Don't buy it...I can't get it to work. You can't use a splitter from the wall. Computer does not recognize the signal.

[@toeman3594]

Are the coax cables in your junction box all connected or are some disconnected