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Originally Posted by Philnick 
The principal benefit of using a diplexer rather than a simple splitter is that there is far less loss of signal level to each device. Instead of giving half (actually less) of everything to each branch, it gives each branch most of the signal in the frequency band that branch actually uses. That was what xnappo's 12:44pm post put numbers on: a level loss of -1db to each branch (-3db is half strength). That means -1db to the MOCA box, and -4db to each of the outputs of the secondary splitter feeding the cable modem and Tivo.
If you used a pair of normal splitters hooked up exactly the same way, with the MOCA box on the open jack on the first splitter, the numbers would be -3.5db to the MOCA box, -7db (these are actually exponents, so -6db is half of -3db: one-quarter strength) to the cable modem, and -7db to the Tivo.
I'm put in mind of the story of how Solomon got his reputation for brilliance: by proposing to act as a 1x2 splitter to divide the baby between the two women claiming to be its mother, he found out who was the real mother (the one who cried "Let her have the baby, so it can live!"), enabling him to diplex instead, giving the whole baby to the real mother.
PS I gave out candy to the trick-or-treaters last night in my customary Spock costume: blue (licensed) original series shirt, black pants and shoes, and unlicensed pointy ears from a costume shop. One girl about 10 years old breathed "Spock!" when she saw me, others asked if I was someone from Star Trek (or Star Wars). One couple ushering their kids around were split between the two - I pointed out, as Spock, that the principle of Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations meant it was unnecessary to choose between the two series - and then said, "May the midichlorians be with you." (I hope you don't mind the first prequel reference - the farce is strong in this one.
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I keep my sideburns trimmed diagonally year-round anyway.
Didn't have time to work on the eyebrows this year.
Do you play trombone like your namesake on Next Gen?
The principal benefit of using a diplexer rather than a simple splitter is that there is far less loss of signal level to each device. Instead of giving half (actually less) of everything to each branch, it gives each branch most of the signal in the frequency band that branch actually uses. That was what xnappo's 12:44pm post put numbers on: a level loss of -1db to each branch (-3db is half strength). That means -1db to the MOCA box, and -4db to each of the outputs of the secondary splitter feeding the cable modem and Tivo.
If you used a pair of normal splitters hooked up exactly the same way, with the MOCA box on the open jack on the first splitter, the numbers would be -3.5db to the MOCA box, -7db (these are actually exponents, so -6db is half of -3db: one-quarter strength) to the cable modem, and -7db to the Tivo.
I'm put in mind of the story of how Solomon got his reputation for brilliance: by proposing to act as a 1x2 splitter to divide the baby between the two women claiming to be its mother, he found out who was the real mother (the one who cried "Let her have the baby, so it can live!"), enabling him to diplex instead, giving the whole baby to the real mother.
PS I gave out candy to the trick-or-treaters last night in my customary Spock costume: blue (licensed) original series shirt, black pants and shoes, and unlicensed pointy ears from a costume shop. One girl about 10 years old breathed "Spock!" when she saw me, others asked if I was someone from Star Trek (or Star Wars). One couple ushering their kids around were split between the two - I pointed out, as Spock, that the principle of Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations meant it was unnecessary to choose between the two series - and then said, "May the midichlorians be with you." (I hope you don't mind the first prequel reference - the farce is strong in this one.
)I keep my sideburns trimmed diagonally year-round anyway.
Didn't have time to work on the eyebrows this year.
Do you play trombone like your namesake on Next Gen?
If I'm correct, though, the level of internet available over the coax/cable lines in the house is dictated by the strength at the main line/MOCA hook-up. I don't use teh Actiontec set-up, I have Moto boxes that if I have a strong signal two lights remain 'on' (one is power, the other the signal strength). If one flashes (strength) that means i have a signal but not the strongest. On my MOCA box connected to the diplexer is, I get a flashing light. So even using the standard splitter downstairs i get a flashing light on that MOCA and get internet access.
Am I incorrect? Meaning, if i put a diplexer downstairs will the light stop flashing and remain 'on'? The main cable line comes to our house and into a box on the side of our house that splits up into 5 other feeds. One feed that goes upstairs connects to the cable modem so that's where i connected the diplexer.
I was Spock two years ago at work and people were blown away by my shirt, pants, boots, phaser, tricorder, communicator, ears and spock wig (i'm bald). I also shaved my eyebrows and drew the rest of them in (and i can raise my eyebrows like Spock). And curse those older fools who didn't know who you were!!!!
My name of "Wryker" is actually one I made up over 30 years ago. I created the name myself (though pronounced like the Star Trek dude) when I played Dungeons and Dragons. Geek? - yes. But proud of it. SO in reality they 'stole' my name by having different letters. I am only a fan of TOS though. I hated that kid Will and after watching the first two episodes never watched that series again.
I know 1Ghz splitters will work with MoCa, but if I can get a little stronger signal and higher throughput with better splitters I'll take it.
