I Will FIX Your Wifi - MoCA and Powerline at Colton's House
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Save 90% on your first 4 months of Freshbooks at freshbooks.com Try SimpleMDM FREE for 30 days on unlimited devices at lmg.gg Colton's WiFi is just like his work ethic: it SUCKS! How can we solve this problem? Ethernet? Maybe, but why worry about running new cables when he's got plenty in his walls. MoCA and Powerline will get his house in order and get his internet running smoothly so he can once again become gainfully employed. Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com Buy a goCoax MoCA 2.5 Adapter: geni.us Buy a Netgear Powerline Adapter Kit: geni.us Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com ► AFFILIATES, SPONSORS & REFERRALS: lmg.gg ► PODCAST GEAR: lmg.gg FOLLOW US --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Facebook: @LinusTech Instagram: @linustech TikTok: @linustech Twitch: twitch.tv MUSIC CREDIT --------------------------------------------------- Intro: Laszlo - Supernova Video Link: youtube.com iTunes Download Link: itunes.apple.com Artist Link: soundcloud.com Outro: Approaching Nirvana - Sugar High Video Link: youtube.com Listen on Spotify: spoti.fi Artist Link: youtube.com Intro animation by MBarek Abdelwassaa @mbarek_abdel Monitor And Keyboard by vadimmihalkevich / CC BY 4.0 geni.us Mechanical RGB Keyboard by BigBrotherECE / CC BY 4.0 geni.us Mouse Gamer free Model By Oscar Creativo / CC BY 4.0 geni.us CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Why Colton? Why? 1:31 Two Possible Solutions 2:18 Scoping Out the Coax 4:35 Making Holes for Glory 6:44 Hooking up the MoCA Network 8:59 MoCA Security, Setup and Troubleshooting 12:05 Giving Up 13:13 Can Powerline Save the Day? 15:01 Does it work? Testing Powerline 16:29 What's the benefit? 17:54 Powerline Security and Compatibility 18:27 Stress Testing 19:05 Conclusion
The video centers on Colton’s problematic home wifi and a hands-on attempt to improve it using MoCA and Powerline networking. The host explains early on that ethernet running through walls is ideal but not always feasible in existing homes, so two popular alternatives are examined: MoCA which uses coaxial cable and Powerline which travels over electrical wiring. The discussion covers basic principles, expected speeds around two to two and a half gigabits, and general considerations like interference and device compatibility. We see a practical comparison setup in Colton’s house, starting with scoping out coax availability and planning the install. The host emphasizes security concerns, including MoCA encryption via MPS, and the need to properly configure adapters for safe operation. In short, the video promises a real-world test of whether MoCA or Powerline can deliver a stable, low-latency connection for gaming and streaming across Colton’s home network.
Topics · technology · home networking · wifi · internet
Questions answered
- What two networking solutions are tested for Colton's house in the video?
- MoCA using coax cables and Powerline using home electrical wiring are tested as alternative ways to extend the network without new wall cables.
- What security measure is used to protect MoCA networks in the setup?
- MoCA Protected Setup (MPS) is used to pair adapters with a shared encryption key.
- Why is there skepticism about MoCA compatibility in Colton’s walls?
- Some of the coax runs may not lead to a central location, which could limit the effectiveness of a MoCA deployment.
- What is the outcome of the Powerline test at the end of the video?
- The video narrates trying Powerline after MoCA but the effectiveness depends on the house wiring and breaker configuration; the exact result may vary between setups.
- What practical advice is given for optimizing MoCA or Powerline performance?
- Set encryption keys, consider matching adapter generations, and ensure devices are on the same electrical breaker for Powerline while using secure MoCA configurations.