NETGEAR MCA1001v1, MCAB1001 User Manual
202-10391-01
December 2008
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
Coax-Ethernet Adapter
MCA1001 User Manual
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©2008 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
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NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit
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Safety and Regulatory Notices
FCC Statement
The MCA1001 has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
These limits are designed to prov ide rea sonabl e pr otecti on against harmful interference in a residential inst allat ion. T his
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to rad io or television
reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices
• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s
• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance
FCC Caution: Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by Netgear could void the user’s
authority to operate the device.
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FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements
SAR Statement
The NETGEAR MCA1001 has been tested for body-worn Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance. The FCC has
established detailed SAR requirements and has established that these requirements have been met while installed in host
notebook computer.
RF Exposure Information
The radio module has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C (01-01) and found to be compliant to the
requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency
devices. This model meets the applicable government requirements for exposure to radio frequency waves. The highest
SAR level measured for this device was 1.380 W/kg.
Canadian Department of Communications Industry Canada (IC) Notice
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. Cet ap pareil numérique de la classe B
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210 du Canada.
Industry Canada Statement
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this dev ice m ust acce pt a ny interfer ence received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF
exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with IC RF exposure compliance requirements,
please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual.
Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity
A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the MCA1001 product
package.
Èesky
[Czech]
NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter je ve shodì se
základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES.
Dansk
[Danish]
Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr MCA1001 CoaxEthernet Adapter overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/
EF.
Deutsch
[German]
Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter in
Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen
Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
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Eesti
[Estonian]
Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR, Inc. seadme MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter
vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele
asjakohastele sätetele.
English Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc., declares that this MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/
5/EC.
Español
[Spanish]
Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. declara que el MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter
cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o
exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Ελληνική
[Greek]
ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR, Inc. ∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter
ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩ∆ΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ
∆ΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ Ο∆ΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
Français
[French]
Par la présente NETGEAR, Inc. déclare que l'appareil MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter
est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la
directive 1999/5/CE.
Italiano
[Italian]
Con la presente
NETGEAR, Inc. dichiara che questo MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter è
conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva
1999/5/CE.
Latviski
[Latvian]
Ar šo NETGEAR, Inc. deklarç, ka MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter atbilst Direktîvas 1999/
5/EK bûtiskajâm prasîbâm un citiem ar to saistîtajiem noteikumiem.
Lietuviø
[Lithuanian]
Šiuo NETGEAR, Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter atitinka
esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Nederlands
[Dutch]
Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR, Inc. dat het toestel MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter in
overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van
richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Malti
[Maltese]
Hawnhekk, NETGEAR, Inc., jiddikjara li dan MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter jikkonforma
mal-tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Magyar
[Hungarian]
Alulírott, NETGEAR, Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter megfelel a
vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
Polski [Polish] Niniejszym NETGEAR, Inc. oœwiadcza, ¿e MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter jest zgodny
z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozosta³ymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy
1999/5/EC.
Português
[Portuguese]
NETGEAR, Inc. declara que este MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter está conforme com os
requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Slovensko
[Slovenian]
NETGEAR, Inc. izjavlja, da je ta MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter v skladu z bistvenimi
zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi doloèili direktive 1999/5/ES.
Slovensky
[Slovak]
NETGEAR, Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter spåòa základné
požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
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Product and Publication Details
Suomi
[Finnish]
NETGEAR, Inc. vakuuttaa täten että MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter tyyppinen laite on
direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen
mukainen.
Svenska
[Swedish]
Härmed intygar NETGEAR, Inc. att denna [utrustningstyp] står I överensstämmelse med
de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
1999/5/EG.
Model Number: MCA1001
Publication Date: December 2008
Product Family: Coax-Ethernet Adapter
Product Name: MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter
Home or Business Product: Home
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10391-01
Publication Version Number: 1.0
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Contents
Chapter 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 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 Configuration ................................................................................ 15
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Tips ......................................................................................................... 1
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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
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Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter
This chapter includes basic information about your MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapters.
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:
– The MCA1001 Configuration Utility
– This manual
• Warranty and Support information card
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the
carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.
To prepare your MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapters for installation:
1. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of your coax-ethernet adapters.
2. Place your coax-ethernet adapters in suitable areas for installation (near AC power outlets,
coax cable wall outlet, and accessible to the devices you wish to connect).
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Hardware Features
Before you install and connect your coax-ethernet adapters, take a moment to become familiar
with the front and back panels.
Front Panel
The coax-ethernet adapter front panel, shown in Figure 1-1, contains LEDs.
You can use the LEDs to verify various conditions. Table 1-1 describes each LED.
Figure 1-1
Table 1-1. LED Descriptions
Label LED Activity
a
Description
Power Solid
Off
• Solid. The electrical power is on.
• Off. There is no electrical power.
Mode Solid
Off
• Solid. The Coax-Ethernet Adapter is in Configuration Mode and
not sending/receiving traffic.
• Off. The Coax-Ethernet Adapter is in Normal Mode and is sending/
receiving traffic.
Ethernet Solid
Blinking
Off
• Solid. The Ethernet port is linked, but there is no activity.
• Blinking. There is traffic on the Ethernet port.
• Off. There is no Ethernet connection.
Coax traffic
Ethernet
Mode
Power
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Rear Panel
The coax-ethernet adapter rear panel, shown in Figure 1-2, contains coax connections, buttons,
and a port.
Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following items, as described in Table 1-2.
Coax traffic Solid
Off
• Solid. A valid coax link exists to the Coax-Ethernet Adapter.
• Blinking. There is traffic on the Coax cable connection.
• Off. No link is established to the Coax-Ethernet Adapter.
a. If the LED button on the rear panel is pressed in, all LEDs are deactivated (see “LED button (Off/On)” on page 1-3).
Figure 1-2
Table 1-2. Connections, Buttons, and Port
Item Description
Coax IN connection Connect coax cable to your cable wall outlet.
Coax OUT connection Connect coax cable to a television, set-top box, or cable modem
(optional).
Table 1-1. LED Descriptions (continued)
Label LED Activity
a
Description
Reset button
LED button (Off/On)
Ethernet port
Mode button (Configuration/Normal)
Power outlet
Coax OUT
Coax IN
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Coax-Ethernet Adapter Label
The label on the bottom of the Coax-Ethernet Adapter shows the coax-ethernet adapter’s MAC
address, serial number, and factory default login information.
Mode button (Config/Normal) • 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 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.
Ethernet port Connect Ethernet cable to a router, computer, network attached
storage (NAS) unit, gaming console, or other Ethernet enabled device.
LED button (Off/On) • Press button in (in position) to deactivate all LEDs; this affects LEDs
only, the Coax-Ethernet Adapter still operates normally.
• Press button to release (out position) to activate all LEDs.
Reset button • Restart by pressing less than 10 seconds.
• Reset to factory default settings by pressing longer than 10 seconds;
if LEDs are on, the Ethernet and Coax traffic LEDs will go off to
indicate when the Coax-Ethernet Adapter has finished resetting.
Power outlet Connect power.
Figure 1-3
Table 1-2. Connections, Buttons, and Port (continued)
Item Description
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About the MCA1001 Configuration Utility
Your Coax-Etherne t Adapters are preconfigured so you can immediately set up a network, out of
the box. For advanced users, the MCA1001 Configuration Utility allows you to then manage the
Coax-Ethernet Adapters on your network. The utility allows you to:
• Set up security, including encryption type and password
• Change channel frequency and diplexer mode
• View statistics
• Perform a factory reset
• Update your Coax-Ethernet Adapter firmware
For full information about the MCA1001 Configuration Utility, see Chapter 3, “Managing Your
MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Network.
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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 chap ter:
• “Using with a Cable Modem” on page 2-2
• “Using with a DSL Modem” on page 2-6
• “Using with Multimedia Devices” on page 2-9
This chapter describes how to install and configure MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapters for these
situations.
To get the best performance from your home network, consider the bandwidth of each segment
compared with the amount of data you will send over that segment. For more information about
home networking and performance, see Appendix B, “Understanding Home Networking.”
Note: If you plan to use a splitter on your incoming cable signal, NETGEAR
recommends you use a high quality splitter to lessen the chance of digital video or
data loss.
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Using with a Cable Modem
Follow the steps in this section to use your Coax-Ethernet Adapter with a cable modem. After you
have completed these steps, your network will resemble this illustration:
To use a Coax-Ethernet Adapter with a cable modem:
Note: If you plan to use a splitter on your incoming cable signal, NETGEAR
recommends you use a high quality splitter to lessen the chance of digital video or
data loss. Also, make sure all coax connections are finger tight to ensure there is no
signal loss.
Figure 2-1
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.
1. Coax IN
2. Coax OUT
3. Ethernet
cable
4. Telephone
cable
Cable TV &
Internet
Cable
modem
Router
Laptop PC
MCA1001
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1. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to your router or other d e vice by con necting the prov ided
Ethernet cable between the coax-ethernet adapter’s Ethernet port and an Ethernet (LAN) port
on your device.
2. Disconnect your cable modem from your incoming cable service.
Figure 2-2
Note: Do not plug in the power to the MCA1001 until the last step.
Figure 2-3
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