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Originally Posted by Rtrorkt
if it ain't one thing its another. My modem is not compatible with MoCA. Therefore looks like the mesh system for me. Figuring the Amplifi system as opposed to the Netgear Orbi. Thoughts?
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What modem is it? Provider?
If it is feed from the ISP with a coax cable it's MoCA.
If it is feed from the ISP with an ethernet cable then not.
You can use the previous linked router and add one of these this to the buy.
https://www.amazon.com/Actiontec-Bonded-Ethernet-Adapter-ECB6200K02/dp/B013J7OBUU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1490648107&sr=8-1&keywords=actiontec%2Bmoca&th=1
It will take the ethernet from your routers out and pipe it through the coax.
The benefit of Mesh is you should have only one network name and everything roams (in theory) seamlessly between antennas. I say in theory because your devices, laptops, tablets, etc.. need to support mesh. If not they may stay attached to the same antennae regardless of which is closer. With MoCA you may need to switch networks manually as well so at worst it's a toss up either way.
Hard to tell if the Amplifi system uses the homes wiring to pass data or if it's just wifi extenders.
If you get that buy the hi density and not the long range version.
Amplifi looks cool so if it fits the budget then what the hell, why not.