While my wireless setup served me well for streaming SD content, it’s time to replace it with Netgear devices. Overall, I’m very happy with the Netgear MoCA Coax-Ethernet Adapter Kit. In order to stream HD video you are going to want to have somewhere between 20 Mbps – 35 Mbps of steady bandwidth and Netgear’s MoCA solution fits the bill. I ran a few speed tests on my setup and averaged 68 Mbps for a single connection.
Currently, you can have 16 devices connected to your network at one time. The MoCA Devices screen allows you to see all the MoCA devices you have connected to your network. As soon as you take the device out of Normal mode, it stops updating the statistics. The Coax Statistics screen shows you information about transmitted and received packets, errors, etc. The Password screen allows you to change the default administrator password of admin.
This same key must be entered on the second MoCA device as well. The next configuration option is a Privacy screen that allows you to enter a 12 to 17 digit numerical encryption key. However, I didn’t experience any problems with the picture quality coming from my cable provider. You can change the Channel frequency if you notice any reduction in TV signal. This is the only screen that offers any form of performance configuration for the MoCA devices. Upon login you are taken to the Coax screen. Once I did that, the installed utility connected to the device and displayed the admin login page. I also had to change the Mode from Normal to Config. I ran an Ethernet cable from my laptop to the Ethernet port on the MoCA device.
#Moca devices install#
You need to install a small utility on your PC to access the admin screens.
#Moca devices 1080p#
The video played without a problem! I then played a 1080p HD video and am happy to say that it played without a problem as well.Īfter I finished enjoying some of my new streaming HD content, I decided to see what Netgear offers to administer on these devices.
#Moca devices movie#
I turned the wireless off on the A-110 and browsed to my movie share and started streaming a 720p HD file. After a few seconds the Ethernet and MoCA lights started flashing. I made sure the Mode button on each device was set to Normal and then plugged in the power. Hint, hint.) I then connected the second MoCA device to my router. (Netgear, we’d be happy to take a look at the EVA9150. Next, I connected the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port and connected the other end to my Popcorn Hour A-110.
I then ran the included coax from the Coax Out to the TV. I unplugged the cable from the TV and plugged it in the Coax In port on the MoCA device. Setup of the MoCA units is very simple, although your mileage may vary. I had feared that I would be taking a trip to The Shack. I was glad to see that Netgear included the coax cables. Our review unit consisted of a pair of MoCA devices, power adapters, stands, a pair of Ethernet cables and a pair of coax cables. I used to build out 10Base2 networks back in the day, so why not use the existing coaxial cable running through my home to move data? Which is I was excited to see Netgear release the MCAB1001 MoCA Coax-Ethernet Adapter Kit (~$200). I’ve tried both Powerline and draft 802.11n wireless solutions, but neither has proven sufficient. For a few years I have been on a quest to reliably stream HD video from my NAS to my TV.
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