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...for US & Canada only. Operation is encouraged to try to radio communications. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The MCA1001 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. By registering .../or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are registered trademarks or trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. ii v1.0, December 2008 E-mail: support@netgear.com North American NETGEAR website: http://www.netgear.com Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ProSafe,...
...for US & Canada only. Operation is encouraged to try to radio communications. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The MCA1001 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. By registering .../or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are registered trademarks or trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. ii v1.0, December 2008 E-mail: support@netgear.com North American NETGEAR website: http://www.netgear.com Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ProSafe,...
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... relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/ EF. iii v1.0, December 2008 This model meets the applicable government requirements for body-worn Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance. Europe - tímto prohlašuje, že tento MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter je ve shodì se základn... complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth in host notebook computer. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter in this product is subject to the requirements as documented in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen...
... relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/ EF. iii v1.0, December 2008 This model meets the applicable government requirements for body-worn Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance. Europe - tímto prohlašuje, že tento MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter je ve shodì se základn... complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth in host notebook computer. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter in this product is subject to the requirements as documented in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen...
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... 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 Configuration 15 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...1 vii v1.0, December 2008
... 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 Configuration 15 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...1 vii v1.0, December 2008
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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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... the product for installation: 1. Place your NETGEAR dealer. 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...
... the product for installation: 1. Place your NETGEAR dealer. 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...
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... Description • Solid. Front Panel The coax-ethernet adapter front panel, shown in Configuration Mode and not sending/receiving traffic. • Off. The Ethernet port is linked, but there is no Ethernet connection. 1-2 Getting to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter v1.0, December 2008 Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Hardware Features Before you install and connect your coax-ethernet adapters, take a moment to verify various conditions...
... Description • Solid. Front Panel The coax-ethernet adapter front panel, shown in Configuration Mode and not sending/receiving traffic. • Off. The Ethernet port is linked, but there is no Ethernet connection. 1-2 Getting to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter v1.0, December 2008 Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Hardware Features Before you install and connect your coax-ethernet adapters, take a moment to verify various conditions...
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... Coax cable connection. • Off. Table 1-2. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Table 1-1. a. There is established to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter 1-3 v1.0, December 2008 Rear Panel The coax-ethernet adapter rear panel, shown in Table 1-2. Connect coax cable to the Coax-Ethernet Adapter. • Blinking. No link is traffic on page 1-3). Getting to the Coax-Ethernet Adapter. Connections, Buttons, and Port Item Coax IN connection Coax OUT connection Description Connect coax...
... Coax cable connection. • Off. Table 1-2. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Table 1-1. a. There is established to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter 1-3 v1.0, December 2008 Rear Panel The coax-ethernet adapter rear panel, shown in Table 1-2. Connect coax cable to the Coax-Ethernet Adapter. • Blinking. No link is traffic on page 1-3). Getting to the Coax-Ethernet Adapter. Connections, Buttons, and Port Item Coax IN connection Coax OUT connection Description Connect coax...
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.../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. • Reset to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter v1.0, December 2008 Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Table 1-2.
.../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. • Reset to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter v1.0, December 2008 Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Table 1-2.
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... a network, out of the box. 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 password • Change channel frequency and diplexer mode • View statistics • Perform a factory reset • Update your network. Getting to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter 1-5 v1.0, December 2008
... a network, out of the box. 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 password • Change channel frequency and diplexer mode • View statistics • Perform a factory reset • Update your network. Getting to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter 1-5 v1.0, December 2008
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... the amount of digital video or data loss. 2-1 v1.0, December 2008 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, see Appendix B, "Understanding Home Networking." Chapter 2 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in this chapter: • "Using with a Cable... data you use the MCA1001are discussed in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings Three common ways to use a high quality splitter to install and configure MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapters for these situations.
... the amount of digital video or data loss. 2-1 v1.0, December 2008 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, see Appendix B, "Understanding Home Networking." Chapter 2 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in this chapter: • "Using with a Cable... data you use the MCA1001are discussed in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings Three common ways to use a high quality splitter to install and configure MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapters for these situations.
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... network, such as your router. 2-2 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in this illustration: Cable TV & Internet 1. 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 a high quality splitter to lessen the chance of digital video or data loss. Follow the steps in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008...
... network, such as your router. 2-2 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in this illustration: Cable TV & Internet 1. 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 a high quality splitter to lessen the chance of digital video or data loss. Follow the steps in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008...
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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. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 1.
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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. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 3. 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 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.
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. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 3. 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 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 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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... to use your router. 2-6 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in this illustration: 1. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Using with a DSL modem. Coax IN 2. Coax OUT 3. After you use a splitter on your incoming cable signal, NETGEAR recommends you have completed these steps, your network...Ethernet cable 4. 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. Follow the steps in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1...
... to use your router. 2-6 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in this illustration: 1. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Using with a DSL modem. Coax IN 2. Coax OUT 3. After you use a splitter on your incoming cable signal, NETGEAR recommends you have completed these steps, your network...Ethernet cable 4. 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. Follow the steps in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1...
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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 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.
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 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.
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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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..., your incoming cable signal, NETGEAR recommends you plan to use a splitter on your network will resemble this section to use your existing in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings 2-9 v1.0, December 2008 To set up a Coax-Ethernet Adapter for multimedia use a high quality... splitter to lessen the chance of digital video or data loss. Coax IN 2. Telephone cable Figure 2-11 Gaming Console TV Set-top box MCA1001 Note: If you use : Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in...
..., your incoming cable signal, NETGEAR recommends you plan to use a splitter on your network will resemble this section to use your existing in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings 2-9 v1.0, December 2008 To set up a Coax-Ethernet Adapter for multimedia use a high quality... splitter to lessen the chance of digital video or data loss. Coax IN 2. Telephone cable Figure 2-11 Gaming Console TV Set-top box MCA1001 Note: If you use : Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in...
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Figure 2-12 2. 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 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 2-12 2. 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 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 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. 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 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. 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.