ScreenBeam ECB7250K02 MoCA 2.5 Network Adapter Starter Kit, 2.5 Gbps

Using your home’s existing coax wiring for Ethernet can bring a wired connection to rooms where running new cable is not practical. The ScreenBeam ECB7250K02 starter kit includes two adapters for linking devices across coax. Its MoCA 2.5 network supports speeds up to 2.5 Gbps, with actual speeds affected by cable quality and other MoCA devices. Choose this approach for wired connections over existing coax, Wi-Fi may suit spaces where a wireless connection is the priority.

Everyday use

Connect an adapter to coax in each of two rooms to create a wired network link for devices with Ethernet ports. That can be useful for a streaming setup, a gaming system, or a home-office computer that benefits from a wired connection. The adapters can also connect a remote Wi-Fi access point, extending where you can provide wireless access while using coax for the network link between rooms.

The kit is designed around existing coax, rather than running Ethernet cable throughout the home. It includes two ECB7250 adapters, two power adapters, two Ethernet cables, two coax cables, two coax splitters, and a quick-start guide. A MoCA-compatible router or one ECB adapter can provide the MoCA connection, with a non-MoCA router, use two or more ECB adapters. Many FiOS routers have MoCA built in. For a larger MoCA network, the system supports up to 16 nodes, and switches can be connected to an adapter for additional Ethernet connections.

Technical details

• Type: MoCA 2.5 network adapter starter kit
• Network throughput: Up to 2.5 Gbps, actual speeds can vary with coax cable quality and other MoCA devices
• Ethernet port: 10/100/1000 Mbps compatible, with 2.5 Gbps connection speed
• Network compatibility: MoCA 2.5, 2.0, 1.1, and 1.0
• Network size: Up to 16 nodes
• Dimensions: 4.5 × 2.2 × 1.1 inches per adapter
• Color: Black
• What’s included: Two ECB7250 adapters, two power adapters, two Ethernet cables, two coax cables, two coax splitters, and a quick-start guide

Why it’s worth it

The two-adapter bundle gives you the core hardware for linking two coax-equipped rooms, while the 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port and support for earlier Ethernet speeds make it suitable for a mix of network devices. It’s a practical alternative to installing a long Ethernet cable when coax is already available where you need a connection. Buyer feedback often highlights ease of setup and speed, while some customers report connection problems, results can depend on the home network and coax setup.

Before connecting, confirm that your network supports MoCA. The adapters are not compatible with DirecTV, Dish, other satellite TV networks, AT&T internet, or AT&T U-verse coax networks. Some DOCSIS 3.1 modems may have frequency conflicts with MoCA, so check with your internet provider if you encounter that issue.

Buying verdict

For homes with coax outlets in the rooms that need wired access, the ECB7250K02 offers a straightforward way to connect a streaming device, gaming system, work computer, or remote access point without routing Ethernet cable across the house. The two included adapters and support for MoCA 2.5 make it especially relevant when the goal is a wired room-to-room link using the coax infrastructure already in place.