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...copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for an uncontrolled environment. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter in host notebook computer. RF Exposure Information The radio module has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin ... exposure compliance. Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr MCA1001 CoaxEthernet Adapter overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/ EF. iii v1.0, December 2008 Operation is provided in this manual. Europe - IMPORTANT ...
...copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for an uncontrolled environment. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter in host notebook computer. RF Exposure Information The radio module has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin ... exposure compliance. Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr MCA1001 CoaxEthernet Adapter overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/ EF. iii v1.0, December 2008 Operation is provided in this manual. Europe - IMPORTANT ...
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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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... Configuration Utility" on page 1-5 Unpacking Your Coax-Ethernet Adapters The product package contains the following items: • MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapters • Ethernet and coax cables • Power adapters (varying by region) • Installation Guide • Resource CD, including: - This manual • Warranty and Support information card If any of your NETGEAR dealer. The MCA1001 Configuration Utility - Keep...
... Configuration Utility" on page 1-5 Unpacking Your Coax-Ethernet Adapters The product package contains the following items: • MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapters • Ethernet and coax cables • Power adapters (varying by region) • Installation Guide • Resource CD, including: - This manual • Warranty and Support information card If any of your NETGEAR dealer. The MCA1001 Configuration Utility - Keep...
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Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Hardware Features Before you install and connect your coax-ethernet adapters, take a moment to verify various conditions. Table 1-1 describes each LED. The Coax-Ethernet Adapter is traffic on . • Off. There is in Configuration Mode and not sending/receiving traffic.... • Off. There is no electrical power. Table 1-1. There is on the Ethernet port. • Off. The Coax-Ethernet Adapter is in Figure 1-1, contains LEDs. LED Descriptions Label Power LED Activitya Solid Off Description • Solid. Mode Solid 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. Table 1-1 describes each LED. The Coax-Ethernet Adapter is traffic on . • Off. There is in Configuration Mode and not sending/receiving traffic.... • Off. There is no electrical power. Table 1-1. There is on the Ethernet port. • Off. The Coax-Ethernet Adapter is in Figure 1-1, contains LEDs. LED Descriptions Label Power LED Activitya Solid Off Description • Solid. Mode Solid Off ...
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... panel contains the following items, as described in Figure 1-2, contains coax connections, buttons, and a port. Power outlet Reset button LED button (Off/On) Ethernet port Coax IN Coax OUT Mode button (Configuration/Normal) Figure 1-2 Viewed from left to the Coax-Ethernet Adapter. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Table 1-1. No link is traffic on page 1-3). a. LED Descriptions (continued...
... panel contains the following items, as described in Figure 1-2, contains coax connections, buttons, and a port. Power outlet Reset button LED button (Off/On) Ethernet port Coax IN Coax OUT Mode button (Configuration/Normal) Figure 1-2 Viewed from left to the Coax-Ethernet Adapter. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Table 1-1. No link is traffic on page 1-3). a. LED Descriptions (continued...
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... than 10 seconds. • Reset to factory default settings by pressing longer than 10 seconds; Connect power. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Table 1-2. if LEDs are on the bottom of the Coax-Ethernet Adapter shows the coax-ethernet adapter's MAC address, serial number, and factory default login information. Connections, Buttons, and Port (continued) Item Mode button...
... than 10 seconds. • Reset to factory default settings by pressing longer than 10 seconds; Connect power. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Table 1-2. if LEDs are on the bottom of the Coax-Ethernet Adapter shows the coax-ethernet adapter's MAC address, serial number, and factory default login information. Connections, Buttons, and Port (continued) Item Mode button...
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... a network, out of the box. Getting 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 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Network. 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...
... a network, out of the box. Getting 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 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Network. 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...
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...; cable 4. After you use a high quality splitter to lessen the chance of digital video or data loss. Coax OUT 3. Also, make sure all coax connections are finger tight to ensure there is not necessary to disconnect your cable modem from its power, the Internet... Router Cable modem Laptop PC Figure 2-1 To use a Coax-Ethernet Adapter with a cable modem. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Using with a Cable 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...
...; cable 4. After you use a high quality splitter to lessen the chance of digital video or data loss. Coax OUT 3. Also, make sure all coax connections are finger tight to ensure there is not necessary to disconnect your cable modem from its power, the Internet... Router Cable modem Laptop PC Figure 2-1 To use a Coax-Ethernet Adapter with a cable modem. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Using with a Cable 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...
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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 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 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. 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 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 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. 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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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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... Internet, or other connections within your network, such as your Coax-Ethernet Adapter with a DSL modem. Coax IN 2. Telephone cable DSL modem Internet Router Cable TV Laptop PC MCA1001 Figure 2-7 To install a Coax-Ethernet Adapter with a DSL modem: Note: It is no signal loss....DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008 Coax OUT 3. 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 ...
... Internet, or other connections within your network, such as your Coax-Ethernet Adapter with a DSL modem. Coax IN 2. Telephone cable DSL modem Internet Router Cable TV Laptop PC MCA1001 Figure 2-7 To install a Coax-Ethernet Adapter with a DSL modem: Note: It is no signal loss....DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008 Coax OUT 3. 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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Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to your incoming cable service. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to your router that connects 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. Figure 2-9 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in the power 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 incoming cable service. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to your router that connects 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. Figure 2-9 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in the power 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.
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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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... video and data to your PCs, HDTV, and other networked devices, such as a gaming console or a set-top box. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Using with Multimedia Devices Follow the steps in this illustration: 1. After you use your network will resemble this section to use a...you plan to use a splitter on your incoming cable signal, NETGEAR recommends you have completed these steps, your existing in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings 2-9 v1.0, December 2008 Coax OUT 3. Also, make sure all coax connections are finger tight to lessen the chance of digital video...
... video and data to your PCs, HDTV, and other networked devices, such as a gaming console or a set-top box. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Using with Multimedia Devices Follow the steps in this illustration: 1. After you use your network will resemble this section to use a...you plan to use a splitter on your incoming cable signal, NETGEAR recommends you have completed these steps, your existing in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings 2-9 v1.0, December 2008 Coax OUT 3. Also, make sure all coax connections are finger tight to lessen the chance of digital video...
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Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to a wall outlet or power strip, using the provided power adapter. Figure 2-13 2-10 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008 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 2-12 2. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 1.
Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to a wall outlet or power strip, using the provided power adapter. Figure 2-13 2-10 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008 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 2-12 2. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 1.
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Figure 2-14 Note: Be sure to make the coax connection finger tight 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 Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 3. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to ensure there is no signal loss at this connection. 4. 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 2-14 Note: Be sure to make the coax connection finger tight 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 Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 3. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to ensure there is no signal loss at this connection. 4. 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
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...you can change the computer's IP address to the subnet of your Coax-Ethernet Adapters to configure as the "local MCA1001" and disconnect it from 1 to 254, excluding 20). The MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter's default IP address is able to manage the MCA1001: • Your...Select one of 192.168.0.x (x equals any number from your network. 3-2 Managing Your MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Network v1.0, December 2008 You can restore it later. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Installing and Starting the MCA1001 Configuration Utility This section explains how to install and begin using ...
...you can change the computer's IP address to the subnet of your Coax-Ethernet Adapters to configure as the "local MCA1001" and disconnect it from 1 to 254, excluding 20). The MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter's default IP address is able to manage the MCA1001: • Your...Select one of 192.168.0.x (x equals any number from your network. 3-2 Managing Your MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Network v1.0, December 2008 You can restore it later. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Installing and Starting the MCA1001 Configuration Utility This section explains how to install and begin using ...
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Note: The MCA1001 Configuration Utility will not operate properly if you installed the MCA1001 Configuration Utility using an Ethernet cable, as shown in Figure 3-2. Directly connect the local MCA1001 to the computer on which you connect the local MCA1001 to a wall outlet or power strip. Connect the local MCA1001 to a computer through a router or an Ethernet switch. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 2. Figure 3-1 3. Figure 3-2 Managing Your MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Network 3-3 v1.0, December 2008
Note: The MCA1001 Configuration Utility will not operate properly if you installed the MCA1001 Configuration Utility using an Ethernet cable, as shown in Figure 3-2. Directly connect the local MCA1001 to the computer on which you connect the local MCA1001 to a wall outlet or power strip. Connect the local MCA1001 to a computer through a router or an Ethernet switch. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 2. Figure 3-1 3. Figure 3-2 Managing Your MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Network 3-3 v1.0, December 2008