Tech 4 Life Recommended Products
Network Parts
Cox Compatible Cable Modem
This unit supports all of the current cable packages available from COX, and is regularly more reliable than the modem that cox normally installs.
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5-Port Network Switch
currently more expensive than the 8 port
8-Port Network Switch
expanding the number of devices you can wire into your network
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MoCA Parts
These components are for sending network traffic over coax cable. This is helpful for older homes that may not have any network cable through the walls and need to get wired or even wireless network traffic to the other side of a house.
When using these ideally there will be nothing plugged in to the coax lines other than the MoCA adapters including splitters. However, if the devices are marked as compatible (splitters below) or other devices (may need research for individual Devices)
MoCA Adapter
This unit needs to be installed on each end of the coax wire that you want network traffic to pass. At least TWO are needed.
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MoCA Compatible Splitter
These units allow the MoCA traffic to be split out to different locations. These specific units are not required for hooking up a single pair directly, but if you need any other traffic to be passed you will likely need one. (Any splitter rated to around 2500MHz should be compatible.)
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MoCA Filter
These prevent MoCA traffic from exiting the house or interfering with any other equipment.
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Unifi Parts
Unifi parts have started returning to normal prices on amazon. If the price is higher than the price in the note buy directly from Unifi instead.
8-Port Switch
This unit should be around $110, one of the basic network switches. It also provides power for up to 4 devices
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16-Port Switch
This unit should be around $200, this provides even more ports. Also provides power for up to 8 devices
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5-Port Switch
This unit should be around $100. This unit is a little special as it takes in power from a network port and forwards it out to other devices. Paired with the Flex Utility it even works outdoor. The flex utility should be purchased through Unifi.
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USB Adapters and Connectors
USB C to A Adapter
for new computers and cell phones
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USB A Ethernet Adapter
for computers without a wired network connection
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Cut the Cord
Google Chromecast
Works best in android homes, but works with everything
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Amazon Fire Stick
If you use Alexa already consider using this
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Roku
Best for budget and Legacy Apps
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Apple TV
Best for Apple Homes, but ONLY supports apple devices.
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