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... Mode, see the User Manual on the Resource CD. The Mode LED is off (Normal Mode) The Ethernet LED is on and blinking, indicating that the MoCA adapter is not compatible for use with the provided Ethernet cable. Estimated completion time: 25 minutes. 1. Connect the first MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter according to the sequence of MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapters in a network using a cable...
... Mode, see the User Manual on the Resource CD. The Mode LED is off (Normal Mode) The Ethernet LED is on and blinking, indicating that the MoCA adapter is not compatible for use with the provided Ethernet cable. Estimated completion time: 25 minutes. 1. Connect the first MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter according to the sequence of MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapters in a network using a cable...
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... to a different channel using an HDMI cable (or similar). Connect the second MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter according to step 1.a. d. in accordance with the laws of NETGEAR, Inc. For instructions on the set the same security on all MoCA adapters (see the User Manual on the MoCA adapter, similar to Configuration (Mode LED is solid, Mode button in out position) for...
... to a different channel using an HDMI cable (or similar). Connect the second MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter according to step 1.a. d. in accordance with the laws of NETGEAR, Inc. For instructions on the set the same security on all MoCA adapters (see the User Manual on the MoCA adapter, similar to Configuration (Mode LED is solid, Mode button in out position) for...
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...exposure compliance requirements, please follow the specific operating instructions for this manual. iii v1.0, December 2008 FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR MCA1001 has been tested for this device must follow operation instruction as ...radio frequency devices. 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. tímto prohlašuje, že tento MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter je ve shodì se zá...
...exposure compliance requirements, please follow the specific operating instructions for this manual. iii v1.0, December 2008 FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR MCA1001 has been tested for this device must follow operation instruction as ...radio frequency devices. 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. tímto prohlašuje, že tento MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter je ve shodì se zá...
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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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...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: - Place your coax-ethernet adapters in case you wish to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter This chapter includes basic information about your NETGEAR...damaged, contact your MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapters. To prepare your coax-ethernet adapters. 2. Chapter 1 Getting to connect). 1-1 v1.0, December 2008 This manual • Warranty and Support information card ...
...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: - Place your coax-ethernet adapters in case you wish to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter This chapter includes basic information about your NETGEAR...damaged, contact your MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapters. To prepare your coax-ethernet adapters. 2. Chapter 1 Getting to connect). 1-1 v1.0, December 2008 This manual • Warranty and Support information card ...
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.... • Blinking. Table 1-1 describes each LED. LED Descriptions Label Power LED Activitya Solid Off Description • Solid. There 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. There is in Configuration Mode and not sending/receiving traffic. • Off.
.... • Blinking. Table 1-1 describes each LED. LED Descriptions Label Power LED Activitya Solid Off Description • Solid. There 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. There is in Configuration Mode and not sending/receiving traffic. • Off.
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... left to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter 1-3 v1.0, December 2008 Connections, Buttons, and Port Item Coax IN connection Coax OUT connection Description Connect coax cable to a television, set-top box, or cable modem (optional). Connect coax cable to your cable wall outlet. A valid coax link exists to the Coax-Ethernet Adapter. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Table 1-1. LED Descriptions (continued) Label Coax traffic LED Activitya Solid...
... left to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter 1-3 v1.0, December 2008 Connections, Buttons, and Port Item Coax IN connection Coax OUT connection Description Connect coax cable to a television, set-top box, or cable modem (optional). Connect coax cable to your cable wall outlet. A valid coax link exists to the Coax-Ethernet Adapter. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Table 1-1. LED Descriptions (continued) Label Coax traffic LED Activitya Solid...
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... 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; 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. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Table 1-2. Connections, Buttons, and Port (continued) Item...
... 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; 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. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Table 1-2. Connections, Buttons, and Port (continued) Item...
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... utility allows 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 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Network. For advanced users, the MCA1001 Configuration 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...
... utility allows 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 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Network. For advanced users, the MCA1001 Configuration 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...
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... of digital video or data loss. Follow the steps in this illustration: Cable TV & Internet 1. Coax OUT 3. Ethernet cable 4. 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 use your...
... of digital video or data loss. Follow the steps in this illustration: Cable TV & Internet 1. Coax OUT 3. Ethernet cable 4. 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 use your...
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Figure 2-2 Note: Do not plug in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings 2-3 v1.0, December 2008 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. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 1. Disconnect your cable modem from your device. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to the MCA1001 until the last step. 2.
Figure 2-2 Note: Do not plug in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings 2-3 v1.0, December 2008 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. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 1. Disconnect your cable modem from your device. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to the MCA1001 until the last step. 2.
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Figure 2-5 2-4 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008 Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 3. 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. 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 Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 3. 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. Figure 2-4 Note: Be sure to make the coax connection finger tight 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 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.
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... DSL modem Internet Router Cable TV Laptop PC MCA1001 Figure 2-7 To install a Coax-Ethernet Adapter with a DSL modem. After you have completed these steps, your network will resemble this section to use your Coax-Ethernet Adapter with a DSL modem: Note: It is no signal ... or other connections within your network, such as your incoming cable signal, NETGEAR recommends you use a splitter on your router. 2-6 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in this illustration: 1. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Using with a DSL Modem Note: If you plan to use a high ...
... DSL modem Internet Router Cable TV Laptop PC MCA1001 Figure 2-7 To install a Coax-Ethernet Adapter with a DSL modem. After you have completed these steps, your network will resemble this section to use your Coax-Ethernet Adapter with a DSL modem: Note: It is no signal ... or other connections within your network, such as your incoming cable signal, NETGEAR recommends you use a splitter on your router. 2-6 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in this illustration: 1. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Using with a DSL Modem Note: If you plan to use a high ...
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Figure 2-8 Note: Do not plug in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings 2-7 v1.0, December 2008 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 2-9 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. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 1.
Figure 2-8 Note: Do not plug in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings 2-7 v1.0, December 2008 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 2-9 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. 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. 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. 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
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Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Using with Multimedia Devices Follow the steps in this illustration: 1. Coax OUT 3. Also, make sure all coax connections are finger tight to lessen the chance of digital video or data loss. Coax IN 2. Ethernet cable 4. To set up a Coax-Ethernet Adapter for multimedia use ...Console TV Set-top box MCA1001 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 use : Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in -home cable TV outlets...
Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Using with Multimedia Devices Follow the steps in this illustration: 1. Coax OUT 3. Also, make sure all coax connections are finger tight to lessen the chance of digital video or data loss. Coax IN 2. Ethernet cable 4. To set up a Coax-Ethernet Adapter for multimedia use ...Console TV Set-top box MCA1001 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 use : Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in -home cable TV outlets...
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Figure 2-12 2. Figure 2-13 2-10 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008 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. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 1.
Figure 2-12 2. Figure 2-13 2-10 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008 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. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 1.
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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 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. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 3. Figure 2-14 Note: Be sure to make the coax connection finger tight to ensure there is no signal loss at this connection. 4.
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 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. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 3. Figure 2-14 Note: Be sure to make the coax connection finger tight to ensure there is no signal loss at this connection. 4.
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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