Extend network via coaxial cable

drag0n79

I have UPC horizon, with modem deconsolidated, using Cisco EPC3925 as modem and wireless router.

I have multiple cable points around the house. Is it possible to leave the modem where it currently is, and connect another router to one of the other cable points, to extend my network? (i.e. the coax carries the signal from the current network to the new router).

Googling it I found "Ethernet over Cable Tranceivers" (e.g. Actiontec ECB2200 - but that's no longer available). Would I need to use something like that?

Thanks

advertsfox

You can indeed but they are very expensive - Amazon links below:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=ethernet+coax+converter&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aethernet+coax+converter

Might I recommend a bunch of powerline adapters instead. They are much cheaper and just require to be plugged in any socket in your desired room. I have 3 of these setup in my house, easy to sync (1 push button on the front) and very reliable for power and speeds. You can use multiple ones together so if you need 4, buy two

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/1439175/Trail/searchtext%3EPOWERLINE.htm

Here's a good image from another source that shows the potential layout in the house.

KeRbDoG

Power line adapters are hit and miss in terms of throughput and can cause radio interference to certain devices.
What the OP was looking for is more on the lines of the Netgear MoCA adapters. Looks like they only released them in the US market but could work here with the right power adapters. They can be got from eBay.com

Also checkout the Zyxel HLA3105. Of course, you will need pairs of these devices.

The suggested units from the previous poster are telco devices for many kilometres of coaxial spans, which is why they are so expensive

Kristopherus

KeRbDoG wrote: »

Power line adapters are hit and miss in terms of throughput and can cause radio interference to certain devices.
What the OP was looking for is more on the lines of the Netgear MoCA adapters. Looks like they only released them in the US market but could work here with the right power adapters. They can be got from eBay.com

Also checkout the Zyxel HLA3105. Of course, you will need pairs of these devices.

The suggested units from the previous poster are telco devices for many kilometres of coaxial spans, which is why they are so expensive

I have 3 Trendnet powerline adapters in my gaff. There are several wireless gadgets there as well and there's absolutely no interference.

KeRbDoG

Kristopherus wrote: »

I have 3 Trendnet powerline adapters in my gaff. There are several wireless gadgets there as well and there's absolutely no interference.

Great to hear

KeRbDoG

Cheap solution for someone just wanting a basic network connection over coax cable (10Mbps) :pac:
http://enconn.com/ethernet-catv_passive_integrator.htm

drag0n79

KeRbDoG wrote: »

Cheap solution for someone just wanting a basic network connection over coax cable (10Mbps) :pac:
http://enconn.com/ethernet-catv_passive_integrator.htm

What's the price - it's not on the site.

KeRbDoG

drag0n79 wrote: »

What's the price - it's not on the site.

No idea, but they have another one which does 100Mbps but won't co-live with a device using the coax;
http://enconn.com/ethernet_extender_of_middle_range.htm

Will mail them about pricing of their adapters

drag0n79

KeRbDoG wrote: »

No idea, but they have another one which does 100Mbps but won't co-live with a device using the coax;
http://enconn.com/ethernet_extender_of_middle_range.htm

Will mail them about pricing of their adapters

But you said "cheap solution" ... :pac:

KeRbDoG

Meh, cheapest option is just to run Cat5e/6 and be done with it. Up into the attic space or under floor space.