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Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual

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Appendix A

Technical Specifications and Factory Default Settings

Technical Specifications

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Factory Default Settings

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Appendix B

Understanding Home Networking

Assessing Your Speed Requirements

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Optimizing the Performance of Your Home Network

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Optimizing Wireless Performance

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Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth

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Optimizing Media File Performance

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Tips for Streaming Video

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Section	Page
Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual	1
Contents	7
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter	9
Unpacking Your Coax-Ethernet Adapters	9
Hardware Features	10
Front Panel	10
Rear Panel	11
Coax-Ethernet Adapter Label	12
About the MCA1001 Configuration Utility	13
Chapter 2 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings	15
Using with a Cable Modem	16
Using with a DSL Modem	20
Using with Multimedia Devices	23
Chapter 3 Managing Your MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Network	27
Why Do I need the MCA1001 Configuration Utility?	27
Installing and Starting the MCA1001 Configuration Utility	28
Installing the MCA1001 Configuration Utility	28
Configuring Your Computer and the MCA1001	28
Starting the MCA1001 Configuration Utility	30
Putting the Updated MCA1001 Back Into Your Network	31
Updating Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter Firmware	32
Viewing Statistics	34
Setting Up Security	36
Configuring the Coax Settings	38
Restoring the Default Configuration	41
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting	43
Troubleshooting Tips	43
Appendix A Technical Specifications and Factory Default Settings	45
Technical Specifications	45
Factory Default Settings	46
Appendix B Understanding Home Networking	47
Assessing Your Speed Requirements	48
Optimizing the Performance of Your Home Network	49
Optimizing Wireless Performance	49
Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth	50
Optimizing Media File Performance	52

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Appendix A, Technical Specifications and Factory Default Settings, Understanding Home Networking - coax ethernet adapter

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