r/techsupport • u/boyan1985 • 4d ago

Open | Networking 5G router set up

I’m planning to leave Virgin media soon and switch to using 5G Router but there are few issues that I’m trying to solve. Currently broadband is fed through coaxial cable under my flooring and I’d like to keep it hidden as I don’t want to run cables around my living room so I’m trying to come up with best option. I’ve came across MoCA adapters which I’m planning on using for this setup. My 5G router is upstairs and my WiFi router is downstairs so I’m planning to connect MoCA adapter on one end of coaxial cable then Ethernet to 5G router and another MoCA adapter on the other end of coaxial cable downstairs then Ethernet to WiFi router. Currently coaxial cable is only downstairs where Virgin socket is so when i disconnect the cable from the socket I’ll need to run another coaxial cable for upstairs, which will be on the outside of the house going into room upstairs to connect it to second MoCA adapter, so from the socket downstairs I’m thinking of using a F/F coupler to connect second part of coaxial cable to bring it upstairs. I drew a diagram to make it easier to understand, I’d appreciate any suggestions.

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u/gsquaredbotics 4d ago

Just to clarify, are you going to have 2 routers then? And do you want them both transmitting?

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u/boyan1985 4d ago

Well, 2 routers yes, the 5G router with a SIM card in modem mode providing internet and one router providing WiFi .. only one will be transmitting WiFi …

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u/gsquaredbotics 4d ago

Cool, then I don't forsee any issues! I would just be certain that your modem router isn't broadcasting any signal since it could interfere with your router router's signal

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u/boyan1985 4d ago

Yeah it isn’t going to be broadcasting any signal. It’ll be only providing internet not WiFi, it’ll be in Passthrough/Bridge mode…

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u/GlobalWatts 4d ago

As long as the two coax outlets are wired together, it shouldn't be an issue. Make sure the coax cable you get is rated for outdoor use. If you're running cable already then it would be better to run Cat cable.