Thank you for being a valued part of the CNET community. As of December 1, 2020, the forums are in read-only format. In early 2021, CNET Forums will no longer be available. We are grateful for the participation and advice you have provided to one another over the years.

Thanks,

CNET Support

Question

Most direct hard wired ethernet solution?

Jan 27, 2015 6:28AM PST

In my living room, I have a box set into the wall meant to house an older tv. This worked fine until I wanted to buy a 60" Samsung. My brother and my son and I built a frame to mount the mount on in the mouth of the box. In other words, when the tv is flush against the wall, you cant see the box behind it. Then, we figured could put the components in the box, behind the tv. We bought the newest Logitech Harmony remote to accomplish this, and for the most part, it works great. The issue is, our living room is pretty far from our router, and the box inhibits the signal furthermore. I want to use the cable jack behind the tv to put a modem to possibly a switch, then hard wire my smart tv, blu-ray player, apple tv, etc with gigabit ethernet. Because this solution is just for the box, I dont need to worry about coverage or anything. I just want the best, most efficient way to go from the cable jack to my devices. Does this sound like the best way to go about this? Or is there something else I should consider?

Discussion is locked

- Collapse -
Clarification Request
So far, all Samsungs are 10/100 at best.
Jan 27, 2015 7:02AM PST

Why the Gigabit?

And if you just need an Ethernet connection why not one of those Powerline AV network kits?
Bob

- Collapse -
Gigabit
Jan 27, 2015 9:46AM PST

Thanks Bob,
Speed tests I've looked at point to ethernet as the fastest. I have considered the MOCA systems. The problem I recently discovered is that I need all my devices on the same network. For instance, if I use a new modem inside the box, the components will be on a different network than those on the couch trying to access the apple tv, lets say. Will the MOCA or Powerline kits keep the devices on the same network?

- Collapse -
Can't answer.
Jan 27, 2015 10:18AM PST

While they can, there will always be some network setup where your network master broke it.
Bob

- Collapse -
The MOCA system site wrote this. Are you sure?
Jan 27, 2015 10:25AM PST

"We provide owners with solutions to complex, politically messy projects. Our early project definition and alignment services enable us to delineate 'what is most important' and help structure plans for success. We follow it all up with world-class owner representative services through design, construction and occupancy to assure your project's success."