Homeplugs (ethernet over power) are fine for some things, but they add so much latency to the network.
Wired is so much better.
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Yes. Just connect one moca adapter to your ISP's modem/router via Ethernet. If the router already has a coax port you only need a single moca device at the other end. Then plug the coax cable into one of your home's cable junction boxes. Your home's probably got a cable splitter somewhere if you have more than one cable outlet. Unplug the cables you're not using at the splitter. Now plug in another moca adapter at another cable junction box and wire that into Ethernet to distribute to your device, eg. Computer or network switch.
I think I follow. Top is how I have it set up now, bottom would be how I could do moca?
This is correct. You might want to look into a point of entry filter for MoCA, since you don't want to share your Internet with your neighbors.
Last time I looked, which was a while ago, I couldn't really find any, but hopefully that's been sorted out in your area.
Basically the point of entry filter stops the signals from the MoCA link from crossing, so you would want to put that between the outside box and the first splitter.