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Tom’s Guide
Technology
Brian Nadel

I finally added internet to my kitchen and all it took was my old cable TV wiring — here’s how

A person plugging a coaxial cable into the wall.

No matter how hard I tried, the internet connection in my kitchen has always been less than dependable with several Wi-Fi dead spots that I just couldn’t seem to get rid of. I tried using one of the best Wi-Fi extenders and even one of the best powerline extenders all to no avail. Short of running Ethernet cables through the walls as well as a thick concrete floor, what else could I do to fix my connectivity troubles?

After exhausting all of my other options, I decided it was time to try using Media over Coax Adapter or MoCA technology. So much more than a mix of coffee and hot chocolate, MoCA uses cable TV wiring instead of Ethernet or a wireless signal to extend your home network even further. It’s an easy way to put data where you want in your home, but as you’ll see, it may not be for everyone.

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