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... if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to correct the interference by NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that shipped with faster expert technical support and timely notices ... an outlet other countries, see your product. If this document without notice. E-mail: support@netgear.com North American NETGEAR website: http://www.netgear.com Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ProSafe, and Auto Uplink are trademarks or registered trademarks of improving internal design, operational ...
... if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to correct the interference by NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that shipped with faster expert technical support and timely notices ... an outlet other countries, see your product. If this document without notice. E-mail: support@netgear.com North American NETGEAR website: http://www.netgear.com Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ProSafe, and Auto Uplink are trademarks or registered trademarks of improving internal design, operational ...
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...limits set forth in host notebook computer. Europe - Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter in the MCA1001 product package. Èesky [Czech] Dansk [Danish] Deutsch [German] NETGEAR, Inc. Industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS-210 of Communications ...und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. tímto prohlašuje, že tento MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými...
...limits set forth in host notebook computer. Europe - Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter in the MCA1001 product package. Èesky [Czech] Dansk [Danish] Deutsch [German] NETGEAR, Inc. Industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS-210 of Communications ...und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. tímto prohlašuje, že tento MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými...
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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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... MCA1001 Configuration Utility - Chapter 1 Getting to return the product for repair. To prepare your coax-ethernet adapters in case you wish to connect). 1-1 v1.0, December 2008 This manual • Warranty and Support information card If any of your NETGEAR dealer. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of the parts are...
... MCA1001 Configuration Utility - Chapter 1 Getting to return the product for repair. To prepare your coax-ethernet adapters in case you wish to connect). 1-1 v1.0, December 2008 This manual • Warranty and Support information card If any of your NETGEAR dealer. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of the parts are...
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...8226; Off. There is no Ethernet connection. 1-2 Getting to verify various conditions. Coax traffic Ethernet Mode Power Figure 1-1 You can use the LEDs to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter v1.0, December 2008 Table 1-1. There is no electrical power. The Ethernet port ... each LED. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Hardware Features Before you install and connect your coax-ethernet adapters, take a moment to become familiar with the front and back panels. The Coax-Ethernet Adapter is sending/ receiving traffic. • Solid. The Coax-Ethernet Adapter is in Normal...
...8226; Off. There is no Ethernet connection. 1-2 Getting to verify various conditions. Coax traffic Ethernet Mode Power Figure 1-1 You can use the LEDs to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter v1.0, December 2008 Table 1-1. There is no electrical power. The Ethernet port ... each LED. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Hardware Features Before you install and connect your coax-ethernet adapters, take a moment to become familiar with the front and back panels. The Coax-Ethernet Adapter is sending/ receiving traffic. • Solid. The Coax-Ethernet Adapter is in Normal...
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... on the rear panel is traffic on page 1-3). Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Table 1-1. No link is established to the Coax-Ethernet Adapter. • Blinking. Rear Panel The coax-ethernet adapter rear panel, shown in Table 1-2. Connections, Buttons, and Port Item Coax IN connection Coax OUT connection Description Connect coax cable to right, the rear panel contains the...
... on the rear panel is traffic on page 1-3). Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Table 1-1. No link is established to the Coax-Ethernet Adapter. • Blinking. Rear Panel The coax-ethernet adapter rear panel, shown in Table 1-2. Connections, Buttons, and Port Item Coax IN connection Coax OUT connection Description Connect coax cable to right, the rear panel contains the...
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... (Config/Normal) Ethernet port LED 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 than 10 seconds. •...
... (Config/Normal) Ethernet port LED 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 than 10 seconds. •...
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... For full information about the MCA1001 Configuration Utility, see Chapter 3, "Managing Your MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Network. The utility allows you to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter 1-5 v1.0, December 2008 Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual About the MCA1001 Configuration Utility Your Coax-Ethernet Adapters are preconfigured so you can immediately set up security, including encryption type and...
... For full information about the MCA1001 Configuration Utility, see Chapter 3, "Managing Your MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Network. The utility allows you to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter 1-5 v1.0, December 2008 Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual About the MCA1001 Configuration Utility Your Coax-Ethernet Adapters are preconfigured so you can immediately set up security, including encryption type and...
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..." on page 2-6 • "Using with the amount of digital video or data loss. 2-1 v1.0, December 2008 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: • "Using with a ...lessen the chance of data you use a high quality splitter to install and configure MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapters for these situations. To get the best performance from your incoming cable signal, NETGEAR recommends you will send over that segment. For more information about home networking and performance...
..." on page 2-6 • "Using with the amount of digital video or data loss. 2-1 v1.0, December 2008 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: • "Using with a ...lessen the chance of data you use a high quality splitter to install and configure MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapters for these situations. To get the best performance from your incoming cable signal, NETGEAR recommends you will send over that segment. For more information about home networking and performance...
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...Cable Modem Note: If you plan to lessen the chance of digital video or data loss. After you use a high quality splitter to use a Coax-Ethernet Adapter with a cable modem: MCA1001 Note: It is not necessary to ensure there is no signal loss. Telephone cable Router Cable ...modem Laptop PC Figure 2-1 To use a splitter on your incoming cable signal, NETGEAR recommends you have completed these steps, your router. 2-2 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in this illustration: Cable TV & Internet 1.
...Cable Modem Note: If you plan to lessen the chance of digital video or data loss. After you use a high quality splitter to use a Coax-Ethernet Adapter with a cable modem: MCA1001 Note: It is not necessary to ensure there is no signal loss. Telephone cable Router Cable ...modem Laptop PC Figure 2-1 To use a splitter on your incoming cable signal, NETGEAR recommends you have completed these steps, your router. 2-2 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in this illustration: Cable TV & Internet 1.
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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. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to the MCA1001 until the last step. 2. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 1. Figure 2-2 Note: Do not plug in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings 2-3 v1.0, December 2008 Disconnect your cable modem from your device.
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. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to the MCA1001 until the last step. 2. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 1. Figure 2-2 Note: Do not plug in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings 2-3 v1.0, December 2008 Disconnect your cable modem from your device.
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Figure 2-4 Note: Be sure to make the coax connection finger tight to your incoming cable service. Figure 2-5 2-4 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008 Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter 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. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to ensure there is no signal loss at this connection. 4. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 3.
Figure 2-4 Note: Be sure to make the coax connection finger tight to your incoming cable service. Figure 2-5 2-4 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008 Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter 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. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to ensure there is no signal loss at this connection. 4. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 3.
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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. Connect a Coax-Ethernet Adapter to ensure there is no signal loss at this connection. 5. Figure 2-6 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings 2-5 v1.0, December 2008
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. Connect a Coax-Ethernet Adapter to ensure there is no signal loss at this connection. 5. Figure 2-6 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings 2-5 v1.0, December 2008
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... tight to lessen the chance of digital video or data loss. 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 this ...section to disconnect your DSL modem from its power, the Internet, or other connections within your network, such as your router. 2-6 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in this illustration: 1.
... tight to lessen the chance of digital video or data loss. 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 this ...section to disconnect your DSL modem from its power, the Internet, or other connections within your network, such as your router. 2-6 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in this illustration: 1.
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Figure 2-9 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in the power 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 Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 1. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter 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 your router that connects to your incoming cable service.
Figure 2-9 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in the power 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 Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 1. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter 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 your router that connects to your incoming cable service.
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Figure 2-10 2-8 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 a wall outlet or power strip, using the provided power adapter. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to ensure there is no signal loss at this connection. 3.
Figure 2-10 2-8 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 a wall outlet or power strip, using the provided power adapter. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to ensure there is no signal loss at this connection. 3.
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...To set -top box. After you use your existing in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings 2-9 v1.0, December 2008 Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Using with Multimedia Devices Follow the steps in this illustration: 1. Telephone cable Figure 2-11 Gaming... use a splitter on your incoming cable signal, NETGEAR recommends you have completed these steps, your PCs, HDTV, and other networked devices, such as a gaming console or a set up a Coax-Ethernet Adapter for multimedia use: Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in -home cable TV outlets to distribute high ...
...To set -top box. After you use your existing in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings 2-9 v1.0, December 2008 Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Using with Multimedia Devices Follow the steps in this illustration: 1. Telephone cable Figure 2-11 Gaming... use a splitter on your incoming cable signal, NETGEAR recommends you have completed these steps, your PCs, HDTV, and other networked devices, such as a gaming console or a set up a Coax-Ethernet Adapter for multimedia use: Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in -home cable TV outlets to distribute high ...
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Figure 2-13 2-10 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008 Figure 2-12 2. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to a wall outlet or power strip, using the provided power adapter. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 1. 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 Figure 2-12 2. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to a wall outlet or power strip, using the provided power adapter. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 1. 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.
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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. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to your incoming cable service. 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 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. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to your incoming cable service. 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 ensure there is no signal loss at this connection. 4. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 3.