Cyberclaw
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We used to have DirecTV, and the RG6 cables are still in place. We would like to use them for a MoCA network. We purchased Actiontec ECB6200 MoCA 2.0 adapters for this purpose.
Here's the problem: when I looked carefully at the DirecTV cables, I noticed - to my horror - that they are not grounded. I am also fairly certain that the dish is not grounded either, as there is no evidence of any grounding cable coming from its location on the roof. I carefully inspected the RG6 cable, and there is no hidden grounding wire attached to it. If I were still a DirecTV customer, I would demand that they fix this. But alas, I haven't been with them for years.
There is another complicating factor: the DirecTV cable has two different entry points into the house. There is a first floor entry point, and a separate second floor entry point (which is out of reach). Both of the cables going to the two entry points are coming from a switch mounted on the roof (by DirecTV), which is connected to the unused satellite dish. Again, all of this is ungrounded.
I understand that, ideally, I would go on the roof to disconnect the cables from the dish. However, I strongly prefer to avoid that option. First, I would have to spend money on a ladder capable of reaching that height. But more importantly, I am dealing with a health issue and am very concerned that I would fall off. I don't want to take that risk.
So, this leads to my main question: how can I make this cable safe for MoCA without going on the roof?
One option is installing a ground block at the first floor entry point. On Amazon there is a well-reviewed ground block made by the Cimple Company (CMP-GRNDBLK-SGL). It is described as "3 GHz Ground Block - Single/One Port, High Frequency." If I installed this ground block at the first floor entry point, would that ground all of the cable on the first floor? If so, would it also ground the cable going to the second floor entry point, as they are connected by the switch mounted on the roof?
Also, would installing a ground block at the first floor entry point interfere with the MoCA signal between the first and second floor, as the signal would have to pass through the ground block and the roof-mounted switch.
Finally, should I be using ethernet and coaxial surge protectors on the MoCA network to resolve this, or is that inviting connection issues?
Thank you in advance for your help.
Here's the problem: when I looked carefully at the DirecTV cables, I noticed - to my horror - that they are not grounded. I am also fairly certain that the dish is not grounded either, as there is no evidence of any grounding cable coming from its location on the roof. I carefully inspected the RG6 cable, and there is no hidden grounding wire attached to it. If I were still a DirecTV customer, I would demand that they fix this. But alas, I haven't been with them for years.
There is another complicating factor: the DirecTV cable has two different entry points into the house. There is a first floor entry point, and a separate second floor entry point (which is out of reach). Both of the cables going to the two entry points are coming from a switch mounted on the roof (by DirecTV), which is connected to the unused satellite dish. Again, all of this is ungrounded.
I understand that, ideally, I would go on the roof to disconnect the cables from the dish. However, I strongly prefer to avoid that option. First, I would have to spend money on a ladder capable of reaching that height. But more importantly, I am dealing with a health issue and am very concerned that I would fall off. I don't want to take that risk.
So, this leads to my main question: how can I make this cable safe for MoCA without going on the roof?
One option is installing a ground block at the first floor entry point. On Amazon there is a well-reviewed ground block made by the Cimple Company (CMP-GRNDBLK-SGL). It is described as "3 GHz Ground Block - Single/One Port, High Frequency." If I installed this ground block at the first floor entry point, would that ground all of the cable on the first floor? If so, would it also ground the cable going to the second floor entry point, as they are connected by the switch mounted on the roof?
Also, would installing a ground block at the first floor entry point interfere with the MoCA signal between the first and second floor, as the signal would have to pass through the ground block and the roof-mounted switch.
Finally, should I be using ethernet and coaxial surge protectors on the MoCA network to resolve this, or is that inviting connection issues?
Thank you in advance for your help.