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... Exposure from radio frequency devices. The highest SAR level measured for an uncontrolled environment. tímto prohlašuje, že tento MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoven...ími smìrnice 1999/5/ES. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter in host notebook computer. The FCC has established detailed SAR requirements and has established that may not cause harmful...
... Exposure from radio frequency devices. The highest SAR level measured for an uncontrolled environment. tímto prohlašuje, že tento MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoven...ími smìrnice 1999/5/ES. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter in host notebook computer. The FCC has established detailed SAR requirements and has established that may not cause harmful...
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... DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings Using with a Cable Modem 2 Using with a DSL Modem 6 Using with Multimedia Devices 9 Chapter 3 Managing Your MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Network Why Do I need the MCA1001 Configuration Utility 1 Installing and Starting the MCA1001 Configuration Utility 2 Installing the MCA1001 Configuration Utility 2 Configuring Your Computer and the ...
... DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings Using with a Cable Modem 2 Using with a DSL Modem 6 Using with Multimedia Devices 9 Chapter 3 Managing Your MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Network Why Do I need the MCA1001 Configuration Utility 1 Installing and Starting the MCA1001 Configuration Utility 2 Installing the MCA1001 Configuration Utility 2 Configuring Your Computer and the ...
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Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Appendix A Technical Specifications and Factory Default Settings Technical Specifications ...1 Factory Default Settings ...2 Appendix B Understanding Home Networking Assessing Your Speed Requirements 2 Optimizing the Performance of Your Home Network 3 Optimizing Wireless Performance 3 Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth 4 Optimizing Media File Performance 6 Tips for Streaming Video 7 viii v1.0, December 2008
Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Appendix A Technical Specifications and Factory Default Settings Technical Specifications ...1 Factory Default Settings ...2 Appendix B Understanding Home Networking Assessing Your Speed Requirements 2 Optimizing the Performance of Your Home Network 3 Optimizing Wireless Performance 3 Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth 4 Optimizing Media File Performance 6 Tips for Streaming Video 7 viii v1.0, December 2008
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... Support information card If any of your NETGEAR dealer. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your coax-ethernet adapters. 2. Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter This chapter includes basic information about your MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapters for repair. This chapter includes the following...
... Support information card If any of your NETGEAR dealer. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your coax-ethernet adapters. 2. Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter This chapter includes basic information about your MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapters for repair. This chapter includes the following...
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... become familiar with the front and back panels. LED Descriptions Label Power LED Activitya Solid Off Description • Solid. The Coax-Ethernet Adapter is in Normal Mode and is sending/ receiving traffic. • Solid. There is on the Ethernet port. • Off... power is no electrical power. The Coax-Ethernet Adapter is traffic on . • Off. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Hardware Features Before you install and connect your coax-ethernet adapters, take a moment to verify various conditions. Front Panel The coax-ethernet adapter front panel, shown in Figure 1-1, ...
... become familiar with the front and back panels. LED Descriptions Label Power LED Activitya Solid Off Description • Solid. The Coax-Ethernet Adapter is in Normal Mode and is sending/ receiving traffic. • Solid. There is on the Ethernet port. • Off... power is no electrical power. The Coax-Ethernet Adapter is traffic on . • Off. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Hardware Features Before you install and connect your coax-ethernet adapters, take a moment to verify various conditions. Front Panel The coax-ethernet adapter front panel, shown in Figure 1-1, ...
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... Mode button (Configuration/Normal) Figure 1-2 Viewed from left to the Coax-Ethernet Adapter. No link is traffic on page 1-3). Connections, Buttons, and Port Item Coax IN connection Coax OUT connection Description Connect coax cable to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter 1-3 v1.0, December 2008 Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Table 1-1. There is established to right, the rear panel contains...
... Mode button (Configuration/Normal) Figure 1-2 Viewed from left to the Coax-Ethernet Adapter. No link is traffic on page 1-3). Connections, Buttons, and Port Item Coax IN connection Coax OUT connection Description Connect coax cable to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter 1-3 v1.0, December 2008 Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Table 1-1. There is established to right, the rear panel contains...
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... button (Off/On) Reset button Power outlet Description • Press button in (in position) to put the Coax-Ethernet Adapter into Configuration Mode. (The Coax-Ethernet Adapter does not send or receive traffic while in position) to deactivate all LEDs. • Restart by pressing less...longer than 10 seconds; this mode-for more information, see Chapter 3, "Managing Your MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Network.") • Press button to release (out position) to set the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to activate all LEDs; Connect Ethernet cable to a router, computer, network attached storage (NAS...
... button (Off/On) Reset button Power outlet Description • Press button in (in position) to put the Coax-Ethernet Adapter into Configuration Mode. (The Coax-Ethernet Adapter does not send or receive traffic while in position) to deactivate all LEDs. • Restart by pressing less...longer than 10 seconds; this mode-for more information, see Chapter 3, "Managing Your MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Network.") • Press button to release (out position) to set the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to activate all LEDs; Connect Ethernet cable to a router, computer, network attached storage (NAS...
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Getting to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter 1-5 v1.0, December 2008 The utility allows you to: • Set up a network, out of the box. For advanced users, the MCA1001 Configuration ...• View statistics • Perform a factory reset • Update your network. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual About the MCA1001 Configuration Utility Your Coax-Ethernet Adapters are preconfigured so you to then manage the Coax-Ethernet Adapters on your Coax-Ethernet Adapter firmware For full information about the MCA1001 Configuration Utility, see Chapter 3, "Managing Your MCA1001...
Getting to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter 1-5 v1.0, December 2008 The utility allows you to: • Set up a network, out of the box. For advanced users, the MCA1001 Configuration ...• View statistics • Perform a factory reset • Update your network. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual About the MCA1001 Configuration Utility Your Coax-Ethernet Adapters are preconfigured so you to then manage the Coax-Ethernet Adapters on your Coax-Ethernet Adapter firmware For full information about the MCA1001 Configuration Utility, see Chapter 3, "Managing Your MCA1001...
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Chapter 2 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings Three common ways to use the MCA1001are discussed in this chapter: ...2-9 This chapter describes how to lessen the chance of each segment compared with Multimedia Devices" on your incoming cable signal, NETGEAR recommends you will send over that segment. To get the best performance from your home network, consider the bandwidth of digital...Understanding Home Networking." Note: If you plan to use a high quality splitter to install and configure MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapters for these situations.
Chapter 2 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings Three common ways to use the MCA1001are discussed in this chapter: ...2-9 This chapter describes how to lessen the chance of each segment compared with Multimedia Devices" on your incoming cable signal, NETGEAR recommends you will send over that segment. To get the best performance from your home network, consider the bandwidth of digital...Understanding Home Networking." Note: If you plan to use a high quality splitter to install and configure MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapters for these situations.
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..., such as your incoming cable signal, NETGEAR recommends you plan to use a high quality splitter to ensure there is not necessary to use your Coax-Ethernet Adapter with a Cable Modem Note: If you use a splitter on your router. 2-2 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in this illustration: Cable TV & Internet 1. Coax IN 2. Coax OUT 3. Follow the steps in...
..., such as your incoming cable signal, NETGEAR recommends you plan to use a high quality splitter to ensure there is not necessary to use your Coax-Ethernet Adapter with a Cable Modem Note: If you use a splitter on your router. 2-2 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in this illustration: Cable TV & Internet 1. Coax IN 2. Coax OUT 3. Follow the steps in...
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Figure 2-3 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in the power to your router or other device by connecting the provided Ethernet cable between the coax-ethernet adapter's Ethernet port and an Ethernet (LAN) port on your incoming cable service. Disconnect your cable modem from your device. Figure 2-2 Note: Do not plug in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings 2-3 v1.0, December 2008 Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to the MCA1001 until the last step. 2. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 1.
Figure 2-3 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in the power to your router or other device by connecting the provided Ethernet cable between the coax-ethernet adapter's Ethernet port and an Ethernet (LAN) port on your incoming cable service. Disconnect your cable modem from your device. Figure 2-2 Note: Do not plug in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings 2-3 v1.0, December 2008 Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to the MCA1001 until the last step. 2. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 1.
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Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to ensure there is no signal loss at this connection. 4. Figure 2-5 2-4 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008 Figure 2-4 Note: Be sure to make the coax connection finger tight to your cable modem device by connecting the provided coax cable between the coax-ethernet adapter's Coax OUT connection and cable modem's coax connection. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 3. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to your incoming cable service.
Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to ensure there is no signal loss at this connection. 4. Figure 2-5 2-4 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008 Figure 2-4 Note: Be sure to make the coax connection finger tight to your cable modem device by connecting the provided coax cable between the coax-ethernet adapter's Coax OUT connection and cable modem's coax connection. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 3. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to your incoming cable service.
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Figure 2-6 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings 2-5 v1.0, December 2008 Connect a Coax-Ethernet Adapter to ensure there is no signal loss at this connection. 5. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Note: Be sure to make the coax connection finger tight to a wall outlet or power strip, using the provided power adapter.
Figure 2-6 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings 2-5 v1.0, December 2008 Connect a Coax-Ethernet Adapter to ensure there is no signal loss at this connection. 5. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Note: Be sure to make the coax connection finger tight to a wall outlet or power strip, using the provided power adapter.
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... ensure there is no signal loss. After you use your Coax-Ethernet Adapter with a DSL modem. Follow the steps in this illustration: 1. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Using with a DSL Modem Note: If you plan to use a splitter on your incoming cable signal, NETGEAR recommends you have completed these steps, your network will resemble...
... ensure there is no signal loss. After you use your Coax-Ethernet Adapter with a DSL modem. Follow the steps in this illustration: 1. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Using with a DSL Modem Note: If you plan to use a splitter on your incoming cable signal, NETGEAR recommends you have completed these steps, your network will resemble...
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Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 1. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to your router that connects to the DSL modem by connecting the provided Ethernet cable between the coax-ethernet adapter's Ethernet port and an Ethernet (LAN) port on the router. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to the MCA1001 until the last step. 2. Figure 2-8 Note: Do not plug in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings 2-7 v1.0, December 2008 Figure 2-9 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in the power to your incoming cable service.
Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 1. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to your router that connects to the DSL modem by connecting the provided Ethernet cable between the coax-ethernet adapter's Ethernet port and an Ethernet (LAN) port on the router. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to the MCA1001 until the last step. 2. Figure 2-8 Note: Do not plug in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings 2-7 v1.0, December 2008 Figure 2-9 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in the power to your incoming cable service.
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Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Note: Be sure to make the coax connection finger tight to a wall outlet or power strip, using the provided power adapter. Figure 2-10 2-8 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008 Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to ensure there is no signal loss at this connection. 3.
Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Note: Be sure to make the coax connection finger tight to a wall outlet or power strip, using the provided power adapter. Figure 2-10 2-8 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008 Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to ensure there is no signal loss at this connection. 3.
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... are finger tight to lessen the chance of digital video or data loss. After you use : Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings 2-9 v1.0, December 2008 Telephone cable Figure 2-11 Gaming Console TV Set-top box MCA1001 Note...signal, NETGEAR recommends you have completed these steps, your network will resemble this section to use your existing in-home cable TV outlets to distribute high quality digital video and data to your PCs, HDTV, and other networked devices, such as a gaming console or a set up a Coax-Ethernet Adapter for ...
... are finger tight to lessen the chance of digital video or data loss. After you use : Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings 2-9 v1.0, December 2008 Telephone cable Figure 2-11 Gaming Console TV Set-top box MCA1001 Note...signal, NETGEAR recommends you have completed these steps, your network will resemble this section to use your existing in-home cable TV outlets to distribute high quality digital video and data to your PCs, HDTV, and other networked devices, such as a gaming console or a set up a Coax-Ethernet Adapter for ...
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Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to a wall outlet or power strip, using the provided power adapter. Connect a Coax-Ethernet Adapter to your gaming console by connecting the provided Ethernet cable between the coax-ethernet adapter's Ethernet port and an Ethernet (LAN) port on your console. Figure 2-13 2-10 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008 Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 1. Figure 2-12 2.
Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to a wall outlet or power strip, using the provided power adapter. Connect a Coax-Ethernet Adapter to your gaming console by connecting the provided Ethernet cable between the coax-ethernet adapter's Ethernet port and an Ethernet (LAN) port on your console. Figure 2-13 2-10 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008 Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 1. Figure 2-12 2.
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Figure 2-15 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008 2-11 Figure 2-14 Note: Be sure to make the coax connection finger tight to your incoming cable service. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to ensure there is no signal loss at this connection. 4. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 3. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to a set-top box by connecting the provided coax cable between the coax-ethernet adapter's Coax OUT connection and set-top box's coax connection.
Figure 2-15 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008 2-11 Figure 2-14 Note: Be sure to make the coax connection finger tight to your incoming cable service. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to ensure there is no signal loss at this connection. 4. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 3. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to a set-top box by connecting the provided coax cable between the coax-ethernet adapter's Coax OUT connection and set-top box's coax connection.
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Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Note: Be sure to make the coax connection finger tight to ensure there is no signal loss at this connection. 2-12 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008
Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Note: Be sure to make the coax connection finger tight to ensure there is no signal loss at this connection. 2-12 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008