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Actiontec Wireless Network Extender + MoCA Kit - WCB3000NK01

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Aron Schatz
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February 3, 2014
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Actiontec Wireless Network Extender + MoCA Kit - WCB3000NK01
The Actiontec Wireless Network Extender + MoCA kit bridges the different physical network layers and does it well. If you need to extend your wireless network easily, this kit is a worthwhile consideration.
Tags Network Wireless Actiontec Extender MoCA Bridge WCB3000NK01

Page 5: Use, Video Review, Conclusion

Use

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In use, the wireless extender kit worked flawlessly. The network that the kit is on isn't standard per the instructions. There is a router in the basement that feeds the wireless to the rest of the house and gigabit ethernet runs throughout, as well. The WCB3000N was connected on the first floor over ethernet and through MoCA to provide additional wireless and to enable the set top boxes to work. The ECB2500C was connected over MoCA to provide support for an ethernet only IP camera located on the second floor. Throughput was as expected. Over MoCA don't expect to come anywhere close to saturating gigabit ethernet's speed.

That being said, both devices function as transparent bridges for each physical network. Logically, the networks are now one continuous LAN. The MoCA devices and the wireless and wired devices can all talk to each other without them knowing that they are on different physical connections. That's how bridges should work. The only bridge that the kit doesn't support is over wireless. It cannot bridge an incoming wireless connection to MoCA or ethernet, but that's not the purpose of the kit. For the use cases it does cover, it does well.

Do you have a video game console that is currently using wireless? Now, you can make it wired using this kit. No more worrying about sudden lag spikes.

Video Review



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Conclusion

The Actiontec Wireless Network Extender + MoCA Kit retails for about $150 (Amazon Link). It isn't cheap, but that doesn't mean it is a bad value. You're getting two devices that most home networks can easily use to bridge connections simply and easily. With most homes going all wireless, the kit provides ample room for growth. If you have TV connections in your house, MoCA is a nice way to bridge those networks. The features of the WCB3000N really come into play when you want to saturate your house with extended wireless support.

The ability to have distinct networks on each frequency is very nice to make sure that you have ample coverage. The 2x2 MIMO antennas provided excellent coverage throughout the two floor house + basement since it was located on the first floor. If you have FiOS service, you've already got Actiontec products in your home and this kits makes it simple to bridge those connections together. If your wireless support is skimping or you don't want to worry about gaming lag over wireless, the Actiontec Wireless Network Extender kit is a worthwhile purchase.

ASE Publishing would like to thank Actiontec for making this review possible.
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  • Introduction
  • About Actiontec
  • Packaging
Page 2
  • Specifications
  • Marketing Summary
  • Parts
Page 3
  • WCB3000N
  • ECB2500C
Page 4
  • Setup
Page 5
  • Use
  • Video Review
  • Conclusion
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