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... about Configuration Mode, see the User Manual on the MoCA adapter (by hand, finger-tight). Power f. Coax IN Coax OUT Ethernet cable Cable TV & Internet Router Laptop PC Cable modem MCA1001 Note: Do not connect power to the MoCA adapter and plug it into a wall power outlet. )NSTALLATION'UIDE MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Follow these steps in the order shown to set...
... about Configuration Mode, see the User Manual on the MoCA adapter (by hand, finger-tight). Power f. Coax IN Coax OUT Ethernet cable Cable TV & Internet Router Laptop PC Cable modem MCA1001 Note: Do not connect power to the MoCA adapter and plug it into a wall power outlet. )NSTALLATION'UIDE MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Follow these steps in the order shown to set...
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...on adding other countries. Connect the second MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter according to the Coax IN connection on the Warranty and Support Information card that all MoCA adapters (see the User Manual on the Resource CD). • Try restarting each MoCA adapter by pressing its reset button (less than... are connected (coax cables should be connected snugly, finger-tight) and that your network. • Make sure that power is working . • Configure the MoCA adapter to its factory default settings by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks...
...on adding other countries. Connect the second MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter according to the Coax IN connection on the Warranty and Support Information card that all MoCA adapters (see the User Manual on the Resource CD). • Try restarting each MoCA adapter by pressing its reset button (less than... are connected (coax cables should be connected snugly, finger-tight) and that your network. • Make sure that power is working . • Configure the MoCA adapter to its factory default settings by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks...
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... and RSS-210. To maintain compliance with IC radiation exposure limits set forth in the MCA1001 product package. Èesky [Czech] Dansk [Danish] Deutsch [German] NETGEAR, Inc. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter in host notebook computer. This model meets the applicable government requirements for satisfying RF exposure...
... and RSS-210. To maintain compliance with IC radiation exposure limits set forth in the MCA1001 product package. Èesky [Czech] Dansk [Danish] Deutsch [German] NETGEAR, Inc. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter in host notebook computer. This model meets the applicable government requirements for satisfying RF exposure...
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... 1 Getting to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter Unpacking Your Coax-Ethernet Adapters 1 Hardware Features ...2 Front Panel ...2 Rear Panel ...3 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Label 4 About the MCA1001 Configuration Utility 5 Chapter 2 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings Using with a Cable 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...
... 1 Getting to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter Unpacking Your Coax-Ethernet Adapters 1 Hardware Features ...2 Front Panel ...2 Rear Panel ...3 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Label 4 About the MCA1001 Configuration Utility 5 Chapter 2 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings Using with a Cable 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...
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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 MCA1001 Configuration Utility - Place your coax-ethernet adapters in case you wish to connect). 1-1 v1.0, December 2008 Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter This chapter includes basic information about your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in suitable areas for installation (near AC power outlets, coax cable wall outlet, and accessible to the...
The MCA1001 Configuration Utility - Place your coax-ethernet adapters in case you wish to connect). 1-1 v1.0, December 2008 Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter This chapter includes basic information about your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in suitable areas for installation (near AC power outlets, coax cable wall outlet, and accessible to the...
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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. LED Descriptions Label Power LED Activitya Solid Off Description • Solid. The Coax-Ethernet Adapter is in Configuration Mode and not sending/receiving traffic. • Off. Coax traffic Ethernet Mode Power Figure 1-1 You can use the LEDs to become familiar...
Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Hardware Features Before you install and connect your coax-ethernet adapters, take a moment to verify various conditions. LED Descriptions Label Power LED Activitya Solid Off Description • Solid. The Coax-Ethernet Adapter is in Configuration Mode and not sending/receiving traffic. • Off. Coax traffic Ethernet Mode Power Figure 1-1 You can use the LEDs to become familiar...
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... 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. Rear Panel The coax-ethernet adapter rear panel, shown in Figure 1-2, contains coax connections, buttons, and a port. Table 1-2. a. Getting to the Coax-Ethernet Adapter. • Blinking. A valid coax link exists to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter 1-3 v1.0, December 2008
... 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. Rear Panel The coax-ethernet adapter rear panel, shown in Figure 1-2, contains coax connections, buttons, and a port. Table 1-2. a. Getting to the Coax-Ethernet Adapter. • Blinking. A valid coax link exists to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter 1-3 v1.0, December 2008
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Connect power. 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 Normal Mode. Coax-Ethernet Adapter Label The label on , the Ethernet and Coax traffic LEDs will go off to factory default settings by pressing less than 10 seconds. • Reset to indicate when...
Connect power. 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 Normal Mode. Coax-Ethernet Adapter Label The label on , the Ethernet and Coax traffic LEDs will go off to factory default settings by pressing less than 10 seconds. • Reset to indicate when...
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... 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 Getting to : • Set up a network, out of the box. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual About the MCA1001 Configuration Utility Your Coax-Ethernet Adapters are preconfigured...
... 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 Getting to : • Set up a network, out of the box. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual About the MCA1001 Configuration Utility Your Coax-Ethernet Adapters are preconfigured...
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Chapter 2 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings Three common ways to use the MCA1001are discussed in this chapter: • "Using with a Cable Modem" on page 2-2 ...: If you plan to use a high quality splitter to install and configure MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapters for these situations. For more information about home networking and performance, see Appendix B, "Understanding Home Networking." To get the best performance from your incoming cable signal, NETGEAR recommends you use a splitter on page 2-9 This chapter describes how to lessen...
Chapter 2 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings Three common ways to use the MCA1001are discussed in this chapter: • "Using with a Cable Modem" on page 2-2 ...: If you plan to use a high quality splitter to install and configure MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapters for these situations. For more information about home networking and performance, see Appendix B, "Understanding Home Networking." To get the best performance from your incoming cable signal, NETGEAR recommends you use a splitter on page 2-9 This chapter describes how to lessen...
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..., NETGEAR recommends you plan to use a splitter on your network will resemble this section to use your Coax-Ethernet Adapter with a cable modem. Follow the steps in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008 Ethernet cable 4. Telephone cable Router Cable modem Laptop PC Figure 2-1 To use a Coax-Ethernet Adapter with a cable modem: MCA1001 Note...
..., NETGEAR recommends you plan to use a splitter on your network will resemble this section to use your Coax-Ethernet Adapter with a cable modem. Follow the steps in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008 Ethernet cable 4. Telephone cable Router Cable modem Laptop PC Figure 2-1 To use a Coax-Ethernet Adapter with a cable modem: MCA1001 Note...
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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. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to the MCA1001 until the last step. 2. 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 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. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to the MCA1001 until the last step. 2. 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 Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 1.
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Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 3. 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 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 Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to ensure there is no signal loss at this connection. 4.
Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 3. 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 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 Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to ensure there is no signal loss at this connection. 4.
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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 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 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 this section to use a high quality splitter to ...is not necessary to lessen the chance of digital video or data loss. Coax IN 2. Coax OUT 3. Telephone cable DSL modem Internet Router Cable TV Laptop PC MCA1001 Figure 2-7 To install a Coax-Ethernet Adapter with a DSL modem. Ethernet cable 4. Follow the steps in DSL, Cable Modem, and ...
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 this section to use a high quality splitter to ...is not necessary to lessen the chance of digital video or data loss. Coax IN 2. Coax OUT 3. Telephone cable DSL modem Internet Router Cable TV Laptop PC MCA1001 Figure 2-7 To install a Coax-Ethernet Adapter with a DSL modem. Ethernet cable 4. Follow the steps in DSL, Cable Modem, and ...
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Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to your incoming cable service. 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. 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. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to your router that connects to the MCA1001 until the last step. 2.
Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to your incoming cable service. 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. 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. 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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... 4. To set up a Coax-Ethernet Adapter for multimedia use your PCs, HDTV, and other networked devices, such as a gaming console or a set-top box. Coax OUT 3. Also, make sure all coax connections are finger tight to your existing in-home cable TV outlets to distribute... 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 DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings 2-9 v1.0, December 2008 Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User...
... 4. To set up a Coax-Ethernet Adapter for multimedia use your PCs, HDTV, and other networked devices, such as a gaming console or a set-top box. Coax OUT 3. Also, make sure all coax connections are finger tight to your existing in-home cable TV outlets to distribute... 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 DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings 2-9 v1.0, December 2008 Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User...
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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 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. 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 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. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 1.