A HIC is a Hopper Internet Connector, that feeds Internet via moca. If you have a hic, there is no need for bridging, and I'm sure you would not need to bridge for the WJ either. Best part is, if what I have heard in the pat is correct, you can install a WAP directly into a HIC and that way it's possible to have it sitting directly between both hoppers. But, that would be your best bet with the trouble you have described.