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[Networking] Hold My Hand - Netgear Router +G1100 +MI424WR Rev I - Need advice

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Ok. I've read the FAQ's, the Options and several other threads dealing with similar equipment questions - but of course mine is special. :P Here’s the layout of the joint. [att=1] It is a small 1,200 sq ft 3 bedroom, but Wifi coverage is still an issue due to the remote location of the ONT. There are only 2 TV’s (well 3 if you count the motorhome, but no wires there) - both with essentially the same equipment (cable cards and TiVo Premier XL’s). One is directly on the inside of the wall from the ONT, the other is in the Master BR - As far away as you can get from that corner of the LR. I have Vz Tv service, but not their boxes, DVR’s or programming. I suppose I would still like the option of VOD if possible, although in 5 years I have never used it, so probably not a big deal. My current setup: Essentially option 2, [att=2] [att=3] said by MI424WR-GEN2RevF :Firmware Version:20.21.2 Model Name:MI424WR-GEN2 Hardware Version:F Serial Number:CSJFxxxxxxx Physical Connection Type:Coax Broadband Connection Type:DHCP Broadband Connection Status:Connected Broadband IP Address: 74.111.xxx.xxx Subnet Mask:255.255.255.0 Broadband MAC Address: xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx Default Gateway:74.111.197.1 DNS Server: 68.238.64.12, 68.238.128.12 Broadband IPv6 Address: Active Status (Router Has Been Active For):582 hours, 48 minutesFar northeast corner of the house in the living room: ONT (outside wall - coax (ethernet disabled) split x3 out -> LR and 1 Master BR - an additional bedroom has live coax, but is not used) > Inside LR- splitter out #1> Actiontec Rev F (DMZ bridge mode - WiFi disabled), however not true bridge because it’s still pulling an IP from Vzw and can be accessed at 192.168.1.1 / splitter out #2> cable card in Tivo Premier XL - does not have native MOCA, wired connection to Netgear). Netgear WNDR 4000 dual band (in DMZ of Actiontec) handing out all LAN addresses (although many devices set static) The LAN consists of 10.100.x.x and the Netgear's WAN address is static 192.168.1.2. The Netgear is also putting out the WiFi signal for that end of the house. There is also a single, short CAT 5 / 6 run from that corner of the LR to the near wall of the kitchen which borders Living Room on the far side. Lastly, half a set of Zyxel MIMO PLAs is plugged into an outlet in the LR corner with ethernet to the Netgear. The Master Bed has the other PLA to an unmanaged switch, as well as a dedicated COAX run, which right now just attaches to the Tivo - no splitters. Also in there is a dual band Wifi extender which provides signal to that end of the house as well as the motorhome. The SSID’s are set up in a 2.4 / 5 - 2.4EXT / 5EXT scenario. So here’s what I need help with. I recently upgraded from 50/50 to 75/75. Verizon didn't tell me they were sending me a new router, so I was kind of surprised. So now I have one of those G1100’s. I was also lucky and nabbed a Rev I before they sold out. Here’s what I’d like to accomplish, and this is where I need the most advice. So I’m thinking in the LR, the Rev I as bridge (true this time) between the ONT and the WNDR4000. However, I really don't see any Options that would facilitate this set up without switching WAN to ethernet. That's not difficult, though, so if it's best, I'll do it. I want to eliminate the PLA’s and use MoCA for ethernet in the MasterBR. I'd like to accomplish this by using the G1100 a la MoCA, but with it’s wired ports functioning solely as a switch. This sounds tricky, but it'd be cool to still utilize the wireless functions, since it’s my first and only “ac” enabled AP. I plan on uniquely naming those SSID’s too. So I guess my questions are, which option best suits my plan? Will I need to switch to the ethernet interface on the ONT? The more I read the options, the more that seems likely. I also have these MoCA 1.1 adapters. http://www.meritline.com/mygica-coma-cable-kit---p-68646.aspx Apparently (although not the most stellar), the reviews seem to indicate they will work in a FIOS setup. Lastly, I have the existing Actiontec MI424WR Gen2 Rev F and a few cheap GB switches if need be. Thanks for reading this boring encyclopedia, and thanks for any advice!

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