Cable wall outlets for internet?

[erblo]

I am thinking of switching from Uverse internet to cable internet. My home already has cable outlets in every room. If I were to get cable internet, would I be able to connect a wireless router to any of these outlets to create a wireless network?

The problem I have is getting a clear signal upstairs. I know they would install a router downstairs where the cable comes in, but I'm hoping to add a router upstairs at the wall outlet.

[Barbarossa]

You will have one Modem, which is connected to a cable outlet.

You would then connect a router to that modem.

[Montu]

router connects to the modem

your best bet is to have the modem where you need the router

[erblo]

it's ok to have the modem and router downstairs for almost all devices. However my office is upstairs and I see a speed drop of 50-75% on the wireless network. A separate wireless network isn't necessary upstairs, I don't mind plugging in a wire.

Can I get an extra modem upstairs or something? How can I get a better signal upstairs? I was hoping I could somehow use the coax cables already running through the house.

[Nick2]

you could use something like this:

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=A4527459&dgc=SS&cid=251522&lid=4399086&acd=12309157445274933

they also have non-wireless versions you can use for a single wired connection anywhere else in the house

[2shotjoe]

Power line router? I got one, only works if the circuit is connected.

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[Montu]

it's ok to have the modem and router downstairs for almost all devices. However my office is upstairs and I see a speed drop of 50-75% on the wireless network. A separate wireless network isn't necessary upstairs, I don't mind plugging in a wire.

Can I get an extra modem upstairs or something? How can I get a better signal upstairs? I was hoping I could somehow use the coax cables already running through the house.

you should be able to put the modem anywhere there is a coax cable..so just ask for the modem upstairs but then you'll probably have poor signal down stairs...so get a better wireless router or look into power line networking.

[Nick2]

Power line router? I got one, only works if the circuit is connected.

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That makes sense, but I guess not that common of a problem? I use them in my house with no connectivity issues on different outlets. I've also installed them at my in-laws multi level home with no connectivity issues.

[ElDub1950]

Comcast screwed up all my wall cable jacks except the one they decided to connect my cable modem too.

If you tell them you want to be able to move your modem anywhere in the house if you decided to move your office, they might do it right.

[maurice05]

Would there be any cat 5 runs@ theses wall plates out possible to run one from where the rg(modem) will be places if so att can install a secondary modem to feed the area with low wifi signal

[the86d]

MoCA... however every MoCA device added SEEMS to degrade performance, at my place, w/FiOS.

[2shotjoe]

That makes sense, but I guess not that common of a problem? I use them in my house with no connectivity issues on different outlets. I've also installed them at my in-laws multi level home with no connectivity issues.

Just depends on how they ran the lines.

[bigbearbear]

You might want to consider one of those Powerline adapter, they turn your AC power outlet into a network socket. I use them myself for severs running at home (I work from home) and can attest to their reliability.

I use this Netgear version:

http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Theater-Internet-Connection-Black/dp/B002FB684E/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1347523871&sr=8-4&keywords=netgear+Powerline

So what you'll do is to connect the cable modem to one of the coax outlet, connect your router the modem and then connect one of the powerline adapter to the router. And you can install one of the powerline adater upstairs and it'll form a network link to the one connected to the router.

[stix213]

Have you tried installing the wireless router upstairs and seeing how your signal is downstairs? Typically you can connect the modem to any coax outlet that is wired up in the house even if it is initially setup on another outlet.

[JavaBrewer]

You might want to consider one of those Powerline adapter, they turn your AC power outlet into a network socket. I use them myself for severs running at home (I work from home) and can attest to their reliability.

I use this Netgear version:

http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Theater-Internet-Connection-Black/dp/B002FB684E/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1347523871&sr=8-4&keywords=netgear+Powerline

So what you'll do is to connect the cable modem to one of the coax outlet, connect your router the modem and then connect one of the powerline adapter to the router. And you can install one of the powerline adater upstairs and it'll form a network link to the one connected to the router.

+1. My home office is upstairs but I prefer the wireless router downstairs to accomodate most of the home's WiFi needs. I went with the Belkin Powerline units and they are really fast and reliable. I have one unit plugged into the 110 outlet in my office that feeds a hub that my wired servers use.