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Old May 15, 2016, 10:16 am
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Originally Posted by LIH Prem
alternatively ...

since you're already running a moca network, you can extend that with additional moca adapters instead of powerline adapters for places where wifi won't reach, if that's still a problem ... additional moca adapters will do almost the same thing that the powerline adapter will do, give you an RJ45 jack/connection where none currently exist without needing to run additional wire provided there's a cable outlet nearby. And since you are already creating the moca network with your tivo, you won't need a pair of moca adapters, you should only need one where you need the extra connection because (if?) the wifi won't reach it.

What type of router are you running? If you are using a modern one with multiple antennas, radios, etc, have you tried just relocating the router to a central place on the first floor in the center of the house? If you do that, it might just cover the entire house.

-David
Thanks!!!!!! We'll definitely be looking into MOCA.

We have a router with a wifi antenna. Our cable modem is separate.

We thought about moving the router to the first floor, but all the cat-5 cabling is in corners and we'd have to run another wire to the center of the house AND then have to look at it We have a media closet that contains all the other equipment and though we might be able to put it in there - but it would be behind a door.
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