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Orbi 772 backhaul through MoCa
Hi everyone, I hope someone can help point me in the right direction, because both I (and Copilot, Gemini, and ChatGPT) have run out of ideas. I recently purchased a new mesh system (Netgear Orb...
Unlike the Ethernet switch situation, which can be solved by using two 'managed' Ethernet switches, my guess is that this MoCA installation will require effort to resolve, such as:
- Move the fiber modem to the location of the Orbi router.
o consideration: is there equipment in addition to the TP-Link router that is located where the fiber modem is now?
o How much would the ISP charge to move the fiber? - Install another coax drop from the splitter location to one of the rooms with an Orbi unit. (doesn't matter which. the units can be swapped)
That will allow one MoCA link connecting TP-Link router and Orbi router and one MoCA link connecting Orbi router and Orbi satellite. - Install an Ethernet cable between the TP-Link router and the Orbi router andd use the MoCA link only for Orbi router to satellite connection.
- Purchase another satellite. Put the Orbi router next to the TP-Link router (or replace the TP-Link router with it) and use MoCA to connect an Orbi router LAN port to the two satellites.