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... from your cable modem. 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. Ethernet (LAN) port Ethernet cable Router b. Connect the provided power adapter to the User Manual on and blinking, indicating that the MoCA adapter is linked and conveying traffic between the adapter and your MoCA adapter until step 1.e. The Mode LED is...
... from your cable modem. 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. Ethernet (LAN) port Ethernet cable Router b. Connect the provided power adapter to the User Manual on and blinking, indicating that the MoCA adapter is linked and conveying traffic between the adapter and your MoCA adapter until step 1.e. The Mode LED is...
MCA1001 Installation Guide
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.... Connect the second MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter according to change without notice. Connect an Ethernet cable from the cable wall outlet to the Coax IN connection on your product. above . Connect the Coax IN cable from the LAN port on the MoCA adapter to a LAN port on the MoCA adapter, similar to step 1.a. and 1.f., above. Go to the User Manual on adding other...
.... Connect the second MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter according to change without notice. Connect an Ethernet cable from the cable wall outlet to the Coax IN connection on your product. above . Connect the Coax IN cable from the LAN port on the MoCA adapter to a LAN port on the MoCA adapter, similar to step 1.a. and 1.f., above. Go to the User Manual on adding other...
MCA1001 User Guide
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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
MCA1001 User Guide
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... Activitya Solid Off Description • Solid. There is sending/ receiving traffic. • Solid. The Coax-Ethernet Adapter is in Figure 1-1, contains LEDs. 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 Normal Mode and is traffic on . • Off. There is...
... Activitya Solid Off Description • Solid. There is sending/ receiving traffic. • Solid. The Coax-Ethernet Adapter is in Figure 1-1, contains LEDs. 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 Normal Mode and is traffic on . • Off. There is...
MCA1001 User Guide
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... cable modem (optional). Connect coax cable to right, the rear panel contains the following items, as described in Table 1-2. Rear Panel The coax-ethernet adapter rear panel, shown in , all LEDs are deactivated (see "LED button (Off/On)" on the Coax cable connection. • Off. Getting to the Coax-Ethernet Adapter. No link is traffic on page 1-3). Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Table 1-1.
... cable modem (optional). Connect coax cable to right, the rear panel contains the following items, as described in Table 1-2. Rear Panel The coax-ethernet adapter rear panel, shown in , all LEDs are deactivated (see "LED button (Off/On)" on the Coax cable connection. • Off. Getting to the Coax-Ethernet Adapter. No link is traffic on page 1-3). Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Table 1-1.
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.... 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 factory default settings by pressing less than 10 seconds; Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Table 1-2. Connections, Buttons, and Port (continued) Item Mode button (Config/Normal) Ethernet port LED button (Off/On) Reset button Power outlet...
.... 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 factory default settings by pressing less than 10 seconds; Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Table 1-2. Connections, Buttons, and Port (continued) Item Mode button (Config/Normal) Ethernet port LED button (Off/On) Reset button Power outlet...
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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 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Network. For advanced users, the MCA1001 Configuration Utility allows you can immediately set up security, including encryption type and password • Change channel frequency and diplexer...
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 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Network. For advanced users, the MCA1001 Configuration Utility allows you can immediately set up security, including encryption type and password • Change channel frequency and diplexer...
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Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Using with a cable modem: MCA1001 Note: It is not necessary to disconnect your cable modem from its power, the Internet, or other connections within your network, such as your router. 2-2 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in this illustration: Cable TV & Internet 1. After ...ensure there is no signal loss. Also, make sure all coax connections are finger tight to use a splitter on your incoming cable signal, NETGEAR recommends you have completed these steps, your Coax-Ethernet Adapter with a cable modem. Follow the steps in DSL, ...
Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Using with a cable modem: MCA1001 Note: It is not necessary to disconnect your cable modem from its power, the Internet, or other connections within your network, such as your router. 2-2 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in this illustration: Cable TV & Internet 1. After ...ensure there is no signal loss. Also, make sure all coax connections are finger tight to use a splitter on your incoming cable signal, NETGEAR recommends you have completed these steps, your Coax-Ethernet Adapter with a cable modem. Follow the steps in DSL, ...
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Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 1. 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. 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. 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. 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.
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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 incoming cable service. 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. Figure 2-4 Note: Be sure to make the coax connection finger tight 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 Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 3. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to your incoming cable service. 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. Figure 2-4 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 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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... cable signal, NETGEAR recommends you plan to use a splitter on your network will resemble this section to use your Coax-Ethernet Adapter with a DSL modem. 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. Ethernet cable 4. Coax IN 2. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Using with...
... cable signal, NETGEAR recommends you plan to use a splitter on your network will resemble this section to use your Coax-Ethernet Adapter with a DSL modem. 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. Ethernet cable 4. Coax IN 2. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Using with...
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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 the MCA1001 until the last step. 2. 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. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 1. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to your router that connects to your incoming cable service.
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 the MCA1001 until the last step. 2. 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. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 1. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to your router that connects to your incoming cable service.
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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. 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.
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Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Using with Multimedia Devices Follow the steps in this section to use your existing in-home cable TV outlets to distribute high quality digital video and data to your network will resemble this illustration: 1. To set -top box. Coax IN 2. Coax OUT 3. Ethernet cable 4. Also, make sure all coax connections are finger tight to...
Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Using with Multimedia Devices Follow the steps in this section to use your existing in-home cable TV outlets to distribute high quality digital video and data to your network will resemble this illustration: 1. To set -top box. Coax IN 2. Coax OUT 3. Ethernet cable 4. Also, make sure all coax connections are finger tight to...
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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 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 2-12 2. 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. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to a wall outlet or power strip, using the provided power adapter. Figure 2-12 2. 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 your incoming cable service. 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 ensure there is no signal loss at this connection. 4. 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 your incoming cable service. 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 ensure there is no signal loss at this connection. 4. 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.
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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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... is only supported on your desktop . 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 Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Installing and Starting the MCA1001 Configuration Utility This section explains how to configure as the "local MCA1001" and disconnect it from 1 to be either Windows XP or Windows Vista.
... is only supported on your desktop . 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 Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Installing and Starting the MCA1001 Configuration Utility This section explains how to configure as the "local MCA1001" and disconnect it from 1 to be either Windows XP or Windows Vista.
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Connect the local MCA1001 to the computer on which you connect the local MCA1001 to a computer through a router or an Ethernet switch. Directly connect the local MCA1001 to a wall outlet or power strip. Figure 3-2 Managing Your MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Network 3-3 v1.0, December 2008 Figure 3-1 3. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 2. 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.
Connect the local MCA1001 to the computer on which you connect the local MCA1001 to a computer through a router or an Ethernet switch. Directly connect the local MCA1001 to a wall outlet or power strip. Figure 3-2 Managing Your MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Network 3-3 v1.0, December 2008 Figure 3-1 3. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 2. 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.