Adding second Fios router to get LAN ethernet in basement

[JamaicaJoe008]

Hi ,

I have Fios TV+Internet. We have two STBs : 1 upstaris and 1 in basement.

The upstairs STB shares a COax with an Actiontec  router, that provides WiFi throughout the house.

Now, I am in a situation where I need LAN internet in basement, but cannot run ethernet cable from upstairs router to basement.

So, I am thinking of buying a cheap old Fios router  and sticking it to the Coax that feeds the basement STB (using a splitter etc).Kind of the same setup that's going on upstairs.

Does anyone see any issue with that? Any advise is appreciated.

[smith6612 · Accepted solution]

Many people do what you're asking to do without a problem. See this FAQ: http://www.dslreports.com/faq/verizonfios/3.0_Networking#12506

[eljefe2]

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JamaicaJoe008 wrote:

Hi ,

I have Fios TV+Internet. We have two STBs : 1 upstaris and 1 in basement.

The upstairs STB shares a COax with an Actiontec  router, that provides WiFi throughout the house.

Now, I am in a situation where I need LAN internet in basement, but cannot run ethernet cable from upstairs router to basement.

So, I am thinking of buying a cheap old Fios router  and sticking it to the Coax that feeds the basement STB (using a splitter etc).Kind of the same setup that's going on upstairs.

Does anyone see any issue with that? Any advise is appreciated.

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You might also consider an Actiontect ECB2500 MoCA adapter.  Totally plug-and-play and it will easily give you an Ethernet connection in your basement.

[JamaicaJoe008]

thank you Smith and eljefe, both your comments solved my issue.

Regards,

[eljefe2]

You're welcome.