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... about Configuration Mode, see the User Manual on the Resource CD). The Mode LED is off (Normal Mode) The Ethernet LED is on . Notes: On the rear panel, the LED button should be set so the LEDs are activated. Connect the first MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter according to the sequence of MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapters in a network using a cable-modem Internet service. Verify the following: T ADAPTER The Coax traffic LED is on the Resource CD. For instructions on setup in a network using a DSL modem, refer to the User Manual on and blinking, indicating...
... about Configuration Mode, see the User Manual on the Resource CD). The Mode LED is off (Normal Mode) The Ethernet LED is on . Notes: On the rear panel, the LED button should be set so the LEDs are activated. Connect the first MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter according to the sequence of MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapters in a network using a cable-modem Internet service. Verify the following: T ADAPTER The Coax traffic LED is on the Resource CD. For instructions on setup in a network using a DSL modem, refer to the User Manual on and blinking, indicating...
MCA1001 Installation Guide
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... the User Manual on the set to Configuration (Mode LED is solid, Mode button in), no traffic is working . • Configure the MoCA adapter to a different channel using an HDMI cable (or similar). d. Go to your product. Troubleshooting Tips Power LED is off . Connect your gaming console and set to Normal (Mode LED is subject to the MoCA adapter and verify status of your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. All rights reserved. 2. Coax IN Coax OUT Ethernet cable HDMI cable MCA1001 Set-top...
... the User Manual on the set to Configuration (Mode LED is solid, Mode button in), no traffic is working . • Configure the MoCA adapter to a different channel using an HDMI cable (or similar). d. Go to your product. Troubleshooting Tips Power LED is off . Connect your gaming console and set to Normal (Mode LED is subject to the MoCA adapter and verify status of your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. All rights reserved. 2. Coax IN Coax OUT Ethernet cable HDMI cable MCA1001 Set-top...
MCA1001 User Guide
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... apparatus complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth in host notebook computer. FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR MCA1001 has been tested for this device was 1.380 W/kg. This model meets the applicable government requirements for an ... End users must accept any interference received, including interference that these requirements have been met while installed in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. tímto prohlašuje, že tento MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter je ...
... apparatus complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth in host notebook computer. FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR MCA1001 has been tested for this device was 1.380 W/kg. This model meets the applicable government requirements for an ... End users must accept any interference received, including interference that these requirements have been met while installed in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. tímto prohlašuje, že tento MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter je ...
MCA1001 User Guide
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... 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 MCA1001 2 Starting the MCA1001 Configuration Utility 4 Putting the Updated MCA1001 Back Into Your Network 5 Updating Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter Firmware 6 Viewing Statistics ...8 Setting Up Security ...10 Configuring the Coax Settings 12 Restoring the Default...
... 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 MCA1001 2 Starting the MCA1001 Configuration Utility 4 Putting the Updated MCA1001 Back Into Your Network 5 Updating Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter Firmware 6 Viewing Statistics ...8 Setting Up Security ...10 Configuring the Coax Settings 12 Restoring the Default...
MCA1001 User Guide
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... areas for repair. This chapter includes the following sections: • "Unpacking Your Coax-Ethernet Adapters" on page 1-1 • "Hardware Features" on page 1-2 • "About the MCA1001 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: - To prepare your MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapters. Place your NETGEAR dealer...
... areas for repair. This chapter includes the following sections: • "Unpacking Your Coax-Ethernet Adapters" on page 1-1 • "Hardware Features" on page 1-2 • "About the MCA1001 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: - To prepare your MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapters. Place your NETGEAR dealer...
MCA1001 User Guide
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... LED button on the rear panel is pressed in, all LEDs are deactivated (see "LED button (Off/On)" on the Coax cable connection. • Off. 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 Getting to your cable wall outlet. A valid coax link exists to a television, set-top box, or cable modem (optional). Table 1-2. Connect coax cable to the Coax-Ethernet Adapter. • Blinking. No link is traffic on page 1-3). Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Table...
... LED button on the rear panel is pressed in, all LEDs are deactivated (see "LED button (Off/On)" on the Coax cable connection. • Off. 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 Getting to your cable wall outlet. A valid coax link exists to a television, set-top box, or cable modem (optional). Table 1-2. Connect coax cable to the Coax-Ethernet Adapter. • Blinking. No link is traffic on page 1-3). Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Table...
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...; Reset to factory default settings by pressing longer than 10 seconds; 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. Figure 1-3 1-4 Getting to indicate when the Coax-Ethernet Adapter has finished resetting. Connections, Buttons, and Port (continued) Item Mode button (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...
...; Reset to factory default settings by pressing longer than 10 seconds; 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. Figure 1-3 1-4 Getting to indicate when the Coax-Ethernet Adapter has finished resetting. Connections, Buttons, and Port (continued) Item Mode button (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...
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... other connections within your network, such as your router. 2-2 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in this illustration: Cable TV & Internet 1. Coax IN 2. 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 to lessen the chance of digital video or data loss. Follow the steps in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings...
... other connections within your network, such as your router. 2-2 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in this illustration: Cable TV & Internet 1. Coax IN 2. 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 to lessen the chance of digital video or data loss. Follow the steps in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings...
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... not necessary 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. 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. 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...
... not necessary 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. 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. 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...
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Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 4. The coaxethernet adapter does not convey traffic while in this mode. Any status or settings displayed by the coax-ethernet adapter while in configuration mode will detect the local MCA1001 you connected and display the login screen. 3-4 Managing Your MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Network v1.0, December 2008 Starting the MCA1001 Configuration Utility To start the MCA1001 Configuration Utility, double-click the MCA1001 Configuration Utility icon on (LED is solid), the Coax-Ethernet Adapter is taken out of normal mode. ...
Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 4. The coaxethernet adapter does not convey traffic while in this mode. Any status or settings displayed by the coax-ethernet adapter while in configuration mode will detect the local MCA1001 you connected and display the login screen. 3-4 Managing Your MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Network v1.0, December 2008 Starting the MCA1001 Configuration Utility To start the MCA1001 Configuration Utility, double-click the MCA1001 Configuration Utility icon on (LED is solid), the Coax-Ethernet Adapter is taken out of normal mode. ...
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... its network settings by first disabling and then enabling your computer had a fixed IP before configuring the Coax-Ethernet Adapter, restore this IP address. • If you use DHCP in flash memory, and can be updated as NETGEAR releases new firmware. Updating Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter Firmware The firmware of the Coax-Ethernet Adapter is stored in your network (you usually allow your computer's IP address to your coax-ethernet adapter: 3-6 Managing Your MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Network v1.0, December 2008 Reconnect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to be set automatically...
... its network settings by first disabling and then enabling your computer had a fixed IP before configuring the Coax-Ethernet Adapter, restore this IP address. • If you use DHCP in flash memory, and can be updated as NETGEAR releases new firmware. Updating Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter Firmware The firmware of the Coax-Ethernet Adapter is stored in your network (you usually allow your computer's IP address to your coax-ethernet adapter: 3-6 Managing Your MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Network v1.0, December 2008 Reconnect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to be set automatically...
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... Managing Your MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Network v1.0, December 2008 The MoCA Devices screen displays. Note: For these measures to the MCA1001 Configuration Utility. Note your settings, then repeat the steps in "Installing and Starting the MCA1001 Configuration Utility" on page 3-2 to connect to each by : • Activating network security and setting up an encryption key. • Setting up a password that controls access to take effect, you must replicate the same settings for the Coax-Ethernet Adapters by MAC address...
... Managing Your MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Network v1.0, December 2008 The MoCA Devices screen displays. Note: For these measures to the MCA1001 Configuration Utility. Note your settings, then repeat the steps in "Installing and Starting the MCA1001 Configuration Utility" on page 3-2 to connect to each by : • Activating network security and setting up an encryption key. • Setting up a password that controls access to take effect, you must replicate the same settings for the Coax-Ethernet Adapters by MAC address...
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The Privacy screen displays. In the Encryption key field, enter 12 to save your encryption key. 4. To change the password for your settings. Figure 3-8 2. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 1. Click Apply to 17 numbers (no letters or spaces) for logging into the MCA1001 Configuration Utility: Managing Your MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Network v1.0, December 2008 3-11 Select the radio button Enable. 3. Select Privacy under Setup in the main menu.
The Privacy screen displays. In the Encryption key field, enter 12 to save your encryption key. 4. To change the password for your settings. Figure 3-8 2. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 1. Click Apply to 17 numbers (no letters or spaces) for logging into the MCA1001 Configuration Utility: Managing Your MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Network v1.0, December 2008 3-11 Select the radio button Enable. 3. Select Privacy under Setup in the main menu.
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... following reasons: 3-12 Managing Your MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Network v1.0, December 2008 Select Password under Setup in the main menu. The Password screen displays. Click Apply to indicate when the Coax-Ethernet Adapter has finished resetting. Configuring the Coax Settings Note: Usually the default settings do not need to be changed, unless Technical Support has specifically instructed you forget your password, use a pen to press the Reset button located on , the Ethernet and Coax traffic LEDs will go off...
... following reasons: 3-12 Managing Your MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Network v1.0, December 2008 Select Password under Setup in the main menu. The Password screen displays. Click Apply to indicate when the Coax-Ethernet Adapter has finished resetting. Configuring the Coax Settings Note: Usually the default settings do not need to be changed, unless Technical Support has specifically instructed you forget your password, use a pen to press the Reset button located on , the Ethernet and Coax traffic LEDs will go off...
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... the Coax-Ethernet Adapters shown in the MoCA Devices menu (see "Setting Up Security" on a given channel. • To improve TV reception quality. Select Coax under Setup in the main menu. From the drop-down list, select MoCA D Band or All Pass. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual • To enhance your network because multiple MoCA networks share the bandwidth on page 3-10), or change the channel frequency as described in this mode, these devices will not...
... the Coax-Ethernet Adapters shown in the MoCA Devices menu (see "Setting Up Security" on a given channel. • To improve TV reception quality. Select Coax under Setup in the main menu. From the drop-down list, select MoCA D Band or All Pass. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual • To enhance your network because multiple MoCA networks share the bandwidth on page 3-10), or change the channel frequency as described in this mode, these devices will not...
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... resetting each coax-ethernet adapter to factory default settings by pressing its reset button (longer than 10 seconds). • Contact Technical Support; Troubleshooting Tips Use the following information to solve common problems you have set , make sure you may encounter. Coax traffic LED is off for another. The MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter is on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. When the Mode Config/ Normal button is not compatible for use a satellite television service. ethernet adapters on (check the LED...
... resetting each coax-ethernet adapter to factory default settings by pressing its reset button (longer than 10 seconds). • Contact Technical Support; Troubleshooting Tips Use the following information to solve common problems you have set , make sure you may encounter. Coax traffic LED is off for another. The MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter is on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. When the Mode Config/ Normal button is not compatible for use a satellite television service. ethernet adapters on (check the LED...
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... MoCA D Band Disabled A-2 Technical Specifications and Factory Default Settings v1.0, December 2008 Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Feature Connector Type Configuration Protocol Link Delay Typical Max Power Requirement Power Consumption Input Range Environmental Conditions Ambient Temperature Range Storage Temperature Range Operating Humidity Factory Default Settings Description RJ45 1 Port IEEE 802.3x, 100M Fast Ethernet 3.5 ms 9 ms < 10 Watts 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz 0 ~ 40 °C -5 ~ 65 °C 10% ~ 95% Non-condensing The following table lists the default settings of the Coax...
... MoCA D Band Disabled A-2 Technical Specifications and Factory Default Settings v1.0, December 2008 Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Feature Connector Type Configuration Protocol Link Delay Typical Max Power Requirement Power Consumption Input Range Environmental Conditions Ambient Temperature Range Storage Temperature Range Operating Humidity Factory Default Settings Description RJ45 1 Port IEEE 802.3x, 100M Fast Ethernet 3.5 ms 9 ms < 10 Watts 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz 0 ~ 40 °C -5 ~ 65 °C 10% ~ 95% Non-condensing The following table lists the default settings of the Coax...
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... Internet experience. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual The Powerline HD family of products can coexist on the same network with older-generation XE family products or HomePlug 1.0 products, but they are not interoperable with these older products. • Wired Ethernet As Gigabit Ethernet ports become common on existing coaxial cable in the same bandwidth. This standard can be used for data connections to facilitate home networking...
... Internet experience. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual The Powerline HD family of products can coexist on the same network with older-generation XE family products or HomePlug 1.0 products, but they are not interoperable with these older products. • Wired Ethernet As Gigabit Ethernet ports become common on existing coaxial cable in the same bandwidth. This standard can be used for data connections to facilitate home networking...
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... select an unused channel. • Turn off SSID broadcast, and change the default SSID. Other nearby devices might consist of several times a second, which devices will have the heaviest traffic flow between buildings. Place wireless devices away from a server in the 2400-2500 MHz frequency band. Where possible, use higher-speed technologies to make the heaviest-traffic connections with the NETGEAR wireless adapters to your network, you should...
... select an unused channel. • Turn off SSID broadcast, and change the default SSID. Other nearby devices might consist of several times a second, which devices will have the heaviest traffic flow between buildings. Place wireless devices away from a server in the 2400-2500 MHz frequency band. Where possible, use higher-speed technologies to make the heaviest-traffic connections with the NETGEAR wireless adapters to your network, you should...
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... your router. Use the less crowded 5GHz band for Streaming Video Use these wireless links with a wired connection. • For playing music and viewing photos, wirelessly connecting both the EVA9000 and your computer with a wired connection; Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual • If any 802.11b devices are powered on 2.4GHz bands. • Add a hard drive to improve playback results over MoCA bridges to stream HD video. • For streaming video, use NETGEAR...
... your router. Use the less crowded 5GHz band for Streaming Video Use these wireless links with a wired connection. • For playing music and viewing photos, wirelessly connecting both the EVA9000 and your computer with a wired connection; Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual • If any 802.11b devices are powered on 2.4GHz bands. • Add a hard drive to improve playback results over MoCA bridges to stream HD video. • For streaming video, use NETGEAR...