Cable Modems

Surprising Speed Showdown: MoCA 2.5 Versus Cable Modems

In the digital dance of home connectivity, the MoCA 2.5 adapter enters a surprising realm. The goCoax MoCA 2.5 Adapter (MA2500D), with its singular 2.5GbE port, promises network speeds that weave through existing coaxial cables like invisible threads, aiming for a 2.5Gbps bandwidth symphony. This contrasts intriguingly with the more traditional cable modems, such as the NETGEAR CM1200 (DOCSIS 3.1) or the CM500 (DOCSIS 3.0), which typically interface via HFC coaxial lines, peaking at multi-Gigabit speeds when paired with compatible plans and their own specific frequencies. Understanding how MoCA 2.5 leverages existing cabling can provide a clearer picture of their unique roles.