Just to follow up on my previous post and maybe give some useful information I am expanding on the MOCA system.
@neonix posting has done a great job in motivating me to
do something about the wireless pollution even if it is just a partial solution.
I found a more inexpensive (although not cheap) MOCA adapter that is faster than the Actiontec ones.
goCoax has MOCA adapters for $59.99. It requires 2 adapters to create a network.
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For those owning older homes with coax cable this proves to be a great advantage wiring between floors. I still had to install one ethernet 50 foot cable in the attic but trying to go between floors was a huge obstacle.
Some homes have different room configurations on the different levels that make it almost impossible to find a matching vertical wall between levels as was my case. Even the cold air returns did not line up to feed wires. I finally decided to try the coax to ethernet system.
One consideration was how my wife would accept having to hook up to the system using a wired system. Her computer and iPad are well used so I wanted to at least make the set-up attractive or unobtrusive. This made my plan a little more time consuming and expensive but so far I have had no complaints.
I chose CAT 7 ethernet cables since the price has come down. I like the flat cables for maneuverability, ease of installation and appearance.
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The above picture is the starting point of the system where my DSL router/modem is connected.
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The above wiring is the 50 foot cable from the attic to the bedroom. I made a smudge mark on the wall installing the wall grommet (opps).
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Above is the kitchen island where I used a desktop grommet that was less expensive and matches the room better. Inside the island is a 5 port switch attached by ethernet. The wire is a 3 foot ethernet to iPad adapter attached to the switch box by another short ethernet cable.
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Above is the other side of the kitchen island with the switch box power cord and another ethernet to iPad cord attached to my wife's iPad.
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Above is the other goCoax adapter connected to the coax in the basement fed by the upstairs router/modem.
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Above is a switch box attached to the goCoax adapter by ethernet. This has two separate ethernet cords going to the kitchen island switch box and another switch box in the living room area. I used a total of 4 switch boxes.
It has been a learning experience and a bit of work drilling some holes that were not so easy to get to in spite of being done from the attic and an unfinished basement.
Some links you might find helpful:
MoCA 101: Part 1, Overview - YouTube
MoCA 101: Part 2, Passives - YouTube
MoCA Setup and Testing - YouTube
How do I disable the WiFi on my existing router? – eero Help Center
If I can help I'll try to answer questions. The system is working for me so I didn't have to understand the complexity so much. I think it is one possible way to go "Wired" depending on the situation.
Now, I would like to try to lessen the damage from 2 smart meters. One is for the water and the other one for the electric meter.
I do think I can feel a difference after turning off the wireless on the DSL router/modem but I suppose without having any test meters I don't know the specific differences.