Ugh. I bought a new construction home and all I have are coax. What builder does that nowadays? It’s like buying a new car with a cassette tape player.
Anyway, thank you in advance for your help. I have questions re: static IPs and encryption:
Is the reason for configuring static IPs solely so that I can log into the adapters’ control panel? Or is there another reason such as performance or connectivity with my router? I’d love to plug-in-play if possible.
If I do need to log into the control panel to set static IPs, do I only do that on the first/primary adapter? Or on every adapter?
I’m installing these behind a POE filter that’s inside my house. Only family members – not multifamily or anything. Is there a reason to go through the effort of setting encryption given my use case?
Context: I’m moving cross country and need to get my internet working ASAP. It will be hard to troubleshoot w/o internet. I’d like to clearly understand the process now.
In fact, now I have a follow-up question: is there any reason why I couldn’t configure these up BEFORE I move? Then just plug in play when I arrive? Couldn’t I just toss one behind my router (per the instructions), run a coax to another adapter, and ethernet to a computer? Then do this again 7 more times?
Thanks! I’m super grateful.
That's a relatable analogy! Regarding your static IPs, they can offer more consistent connections, but DHCP (plug-and-play) might be fine for a simple home setup. You'd need to configure IPs on each adapter if you go static. As for encryption, with only family using it, the added effort might not be crucial. For quick setup during your move, prioritizing speed and simplicity might be best. Good luck with the move! To relieve stress, you can try some Basketball Stars, that will give you comfort during the move.