ASUS2.5Gbps Ethernet Over Coax Adapter Starter Kit (MA-25 2 Pack), MoCA 2.5, High Speed Internet, Mesh backhaul, TV Streaming, MPS Security, Wall-mountable

I have an older home and was looking for a way to create a wired network between the router in the basement and my devices on the 2nd floor without running cables. I have a mesh network, but the upstairs computers were only getting 1/4 to 1/3 of my Internet bandwidth due to losses over the air.I cut the cord a few years ago, and have unused coaxial cable running all through the house, so the ASUS 2.5Gbps Ethernet Over Coax Adapter Starter Kit is exactly what I needed. Once I connected them and wired the computers, I was gettting full use of my Internet bandwidth. Another advantage is that I was able to connect the mesh satellite points to Ethernet to create a wired backhaul, which greatly improved the Wi-Fi speeds for mobile devices on the 2nd floor.Installation was straightforward - just collect each one to coax and Ethernet, power them up, and they should work since the starter kit's units are already paired. The hardest part was figuring out which of the coax cables in the junction box went to which room - if I had a cable tester with tone and probe it would have been simple.The system is also expandable - you can add up to 16 nodes. I added a third node to get wired internet into another room. I will note that you have to pair the new node with your network, which requires pushing the security button on one device and then going to the other to push its security button. If you miss the timing, the devices don't pair and you have to do it again. If you do add another node, I would suggest having a second person available to press one of the buttons.A couple of things to keep in mind:1. the MoCA adapters communicate using high-frequency signals (greater than 1,125 MHz) so you need to check the frequency rating on any splitters that will be in the signal path to ensure they can pass the signal.2. If you have an active cable TV/Internet connection, you want to look into getting a Point of Entry (POE) filter. This will prevent your devices from communicating with nearby devices outside of your home.3. The lights on the units are rather bright, so if you are putting it in a bedroom you may want to find a place where it will be out of sight or install it so the lights face the wall.If you are looking for a way to expand your wired network in your home, the ASUS 2.5Gbps Ethernet Over Coax Adapter Starter Kit is a good option.

It was rough to set this product up at first as my Modem has MoCA turned off. (Xfinity hates letting customers use MoCA)However I was able to use one node connected to the modem via ethernet and send an internet signal FROM one MoCA to the other one located on a completely separate floor of my home using the coax wiring, I then connected my PC directly to the MoCA on the separate floor and received my 2.5g connection.(This method is for non MoCA Compliant Modems)At first I was not getting 2.5gb speeds as I was only on a 1gbps plan. I upgraded my plan and made sure I had proper MoCA compliant splitters so that the signals don't interfere with each other.I have my main modem line connected on a separate COAX so that the signal being sent back through the COAX for the ports in the walls would not interfere, (this turned the COAX wiring in my home that was pre existing essentially into a hardwire connection for internet at the point of any COAX port in the house thats connected to the splitter in my "network room")If you don't have access to your homes internal COAX wiring this can be difficult and would REQUIRE the MoCA compliant splitter.Also to SEE the full 2.5Gbps, Your ISP plan MUST support those speeds as well as the device you're using must be compliant with 2.5Gbps speeds via NIC (Network Interface Card) or Wi-Fi 6Ghz network capable with 160mhz capabilities with a router that also matches those network specifications.Otherwise the speeds you receive with this MoCA Device HEAVILY RELY on the HARDWARE you are using to connect the devices!

These are great if you need to extend your wired network over coaxial connection super fast no issues hooking up set up is basically plug and Play price is a little bit but you pay for what you get for sure high quality very reliable internet connection.

Once they are connected, they work great. I had a heck of a time trying to get them to connect. Make sure the first unit is fully online before turning on the next unit. Once they connect they are rock solid though.I'm knocking a star off as I'm a bit disappointed that Asus support told me there was a web interface to troubleshoot them and adjust settings. This was apparently removed in an update. So now they are connect and pray. No way to see or know signal strength between units or anything.