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MoCA Adapter MC1001 v2
Installation Guide
MoCA Adapter MCA1001 v2
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To connect a MoCA adapter to your router and your indoor
cable Internet outlet:
1. Connect the MoCA adapter to your router.
Use the provided Ethernet cable to connect the MoCA adapter to
a LAN port on your router.
2. Connect the MoCA adapter to the cable jack.
a. Locate the coax cable that connects your modem to the cable
jack in the wall outlet.
b. Disconnect it from the modem, but leave the other end of the
cable connected to the cable jack.
c. Connect the coax cable to the Coax IN jack on the MoCA
adapter by hand, finger-tight.
3. Connect the MoCA adapter to your modem.
Use a different coax cable (sold separately) to connect the MoCA
adapter’s TV OUT jack to the cable modem by hand, finger-tight.
4. Connect the provided power adapter to the MoCA adapter and plug
it into a power outlet.
The POWER LED lights up.
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To connect a MoCA adapter to your cable modem gateway:
1. Connect the MoCA adapter to the indoor cable Internet outlet.
a. Disconnect your cable modem gateway from the coax cable
Internet outlet, but leave one end of the coax cable
connected to the wall outlet.
b. Connect the coax cable from Step a to the COAX IN jack on
the MoCA adapter by hand, finger-tight.
2. Connect the MoCA adapter to your cable modem gateway.
Use another coax cable (sold separately) to connect the cable
modem gateway to the TV OUT jack on the MoCA adapter by
hand, finger-tight.
3. Connect the provided power adapter to the MoCA adapter and plug
it into a power outlet.
The POWER LED lights up.
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To connect a MoCA adapter to a TV (in a different room):
1. Connect the MoCA adapter to the cable jack.
a. Locate the coax cable that connects your TV to the cable jack
in the wall outlet.
b. Disconnect it from the TV, but leave the other end of the
cable connected to the cable jack.
c. Connect the coax cable to the Coax IN jack on the MoCA
adapter by hand, finger-tight.
2. Connect the MoCA adapter to the TV.
Use a different coax cable (sold separately) to connect the MoCA
adapter’s TV OUT jack to the TV by hand, finger-tight.
3. Connect your equipment to the Ethernet port.
You can use the Ethernet cable included in the package to
connect equipment like a gaming console, set-top box, Ethernet
switch, or a Blu-Ray DVD player.
4. Connect the provided power adapter to the MoCA adapter and plug
it into a power outlet.
The POWER LED lights up.
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Use the LEDs to Verify Network Communication
You can use the LEDs on your MoCA adapters to make sure that they
are powered up and can communicate with each other and the
Ethernet local area network (LAN).
Table 1: LEDs
LED
Activity
POWER
• On solid. The MoCA adapter is receiving power.
• Flashing. The MoCA adapter is booting.
• Off. No power.
NETWORK • On solid. The MoCA adapter has detected an Ethernet link.
• Flashing. Data is being sent or received over the Ethernet
port.
C LINK
• Solid green. The phyrate is 180 Mbps.
• Solid yellow. The phyrate is 150—180 Mbps.
• Flashing yellow. The coax cable is not connected.
• Off. The phyrate is less than 150 Mbps, or there is no
power.
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Supplementary Information
Table 2: Technical Specifications
Feature
Description
Frequency range
• MoCA: 1125 MHz—1525 MHz (D Band)
• TV port: 5 MHz to 1004 MHz
MoCA rev.
Channel
MoCA 1.1 compliance
Channel bandwidth: 50 MHz
Channel number: D1—D8
Power requirements
(power adapter)
Input voltage: 100—240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
12V DC, 1A
Ethernet interface connector 10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TEX RJ-45
RF interface
• Cable In port: F-type female connector,
75 ohm
• TV Out port: F-type female connector, 75
ohm
Impedance
75
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Table 2: Technical Specifications (Continued)
Feature Description
Maximum devices supported 16
in MoCA environment
Dimensions (with interfaces
and sockets)
109.8 x 95.6 x 27 mm
Regulatory compliance
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Operating humidity
FCC, ESD
0—40°C
-20—60°C
10%—95% Noncondensing
Compliance
FCC Statement
The MC1001v3 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.
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These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This 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 radio 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.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements
SAR Statement
The NETGEAR MC1001v3 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.
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Canadian Department of Communications Industry Canada (IC) Notice
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-
210. Cet appareil 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 device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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.
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