I think this is funny. I remember networks used to run over coax, but then that wasn't good enough so it was all changed to cat5 cable.
If this is meant for older homes that don't want to add new wire, wouldn't the existing coax cable already be being used for cable TV/stelite etc?? Just a thought.
Why not just get a wireless box and add wireless to each machine, I think it would be cheaper. Most ISP's will give you a wireless router when you order service.
That's exactly the point. You can use your existing coax to get a maximum through put of 175mbs. Moca allows the cable to be split, unlike Ethernet which requires a switch at splitting points. Wireless is not a solution for everyone... brick, concrete, plaster walls with metal lath will severely limit your connection quality. Moca (not at these prices) makes a lot of sense if you have a good coax installation.
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I think this is funny. I remember networks used to run over coax, but then that wasn't good enough so it was all changed to cat5 cable.
If this is meant for older homes that don't want to add new wire, wouldn't the existing coax cable already be being used for cable TV/stelite etc?? Just a thought.
Why not just get a wireless box and add wireless to each machine, I think it would be cheaper. Most ISP's will give you a wireless router when you order service.
That's exactly the point. You can use your existing coax to get a maximum through put of 175mbs. Moca allows the cable to be split, unlike Ethernet which requires a switch at splitting points. Wireless is not a solution for everyone... brick, concrete, plaster walls with metal lath will severely limit your connection quality. Moca (not at these prices) makes a lot of sense if you have a good coax installation.
MoCA performance > Wireless performance
MoCA throughput > Wireless throughput
MoCA latency < Wireless latency
MoCA packet loss < Wireless packet loss