Home Networking
MoCA adapters, mesh WiFi, point-to-point bridges, and prosumer access points for DIY home networks. 10 products compared with full specifications and recommendations.
MoCA Adapters
Ethernet over coax adapters — repurpose existing cable TV wiring for high-speed home networking
goCoax MA2500D MoCA 2.5 Adapter
MaxLinear MxL3710- Max Throughput
- 2.5 Gbps (PHY rate, ~1 Gbps usable)
- MoCA Version
- MoCA 2.5
- Ethernet Port
- 1 x 2.5GbE RJ45
Hitron HT-EM2 MoCA 2.5 Ethernet Adapter
MaxLinear MxL3710- Max Throughput
- 2.5 Gbps (PHY rate)
- MoCA Version
- MoCA 2.5
- Ethernet Port
- 1 x 2.5GbE RJ45
Motorola MM2025 MoCA 2.5 Adapter (2-pack)
MaxLinear MxL3710- Max Throughput
- 2.5 Gbps (PHY rate)
- MoCA Version
- MoCA 2.5
- Ethernet Port
- 1 x 2.5GbE RJ45
ScreenBeam ECB7250 MoCA 2.5 Network Adapter
MaxLinear MxL3710- Max Throughput
- 2.5 Gbps (PHY rate)
- MoCA Version
- MoCA 2.5
- Ethernet Port
- 1 x 2.5GbE RJ45
Mesh WiFi
Whole-home mesh systems for consistent coverage across multiple rooms
TP-Link Deco BE65 Wi-Fi 7 Mesh System (3-pack)
Qualcomm- WiFi Standard
- Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- Coverage
- 7,200 sq ft (3-pack)
- Pack Size
- 3 nodes (additional sold separately)
Eero Pro 6E Mesh Wi-Fi System (3-pack)
Qualcomm- WiFi Standard
- Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax + 6GHz)
- Coverage
- 6,000 sq ft (3-pack)
- Pack Size
- 3 nodes
Access Points
Prosumer ceiling-mount and standalone WiFi access points
Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Pro Wi-Fi 7 Access Point
Qualcomm- WiFi Standard
- Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- Max Throughput
- 9,300 Mbps aggregate (BE9300)
- Power
- PoE+ (802.3at) — UniFi PoE switch or injector required
Ubiquiti AmpliFi Alien Wi-Fi 6 Router
Qualcomm- WiFi Standard
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Max Throughput
- 7,690 Mbps aggregate (AX7690)
- Power
- —
Point-to-Point Bridges
Outdoor wireless bridges for getting WiFi to detached buildings
Ubiquiti NanoBeam M5 19dBi Point-to-Point Bridge
Atheros- Range
- 10+ km line-of-sight (paired)
- Max Throughput
- 150 Mbps real-world (300 Mbps PHY)
- Frequency
- 5.150-5.875 GHz (5GHz)
TP-Link CPE510 5GHz Outdoor CPE
Qualcomm- Range
- 15 km line-of-sight (paired CPE510s)
- Max Throughput
- 150 Mbps real-world (300 Mbps PHY)
- Frequency
- 5.15-5.85 GHz (5GHz)