Motorola MoCA Adapter

Typically Included with Your MM1025

• Power Adapter (varies by country) ?
• Coax Cable ?
• Ethernet Cable ?
• Wrench ?
• Screws for optional wall mounting ?
• PoE Filter ?

Your MoCA adapter can be wall mounted if you prefer. See the enclosed flyer.

Let's Get Started

MoCA is an effective way to connect a router or cable modem/router to a distant device using your home's coaxial ("coax") cable. The connected device can be a computer, smart TV, video streaming device, game station, streaming media player, or any other device with an Ethernet LAN port for Internet access. If a coax network runs near both the router and the device, MoCA can be used.

Many WiFi Mesh systems can utilize MoCA to connect their units together. If your Mesh system supports Ethernet backhaul, MoCA can provide this connection, freeing up your WiFi bandwidth and improving performance for all your WiFi devices. For more information on using MoCA with WiFi, visit www.motorolanetwork.com/MoCAWiFi.

This MoCA Adapter is designed to work with most coax networks, including those associated with cable TV, cable Internet, and FiOS or other fiber optic networks. However, it is NOT designed for DirecTV®, Dish®, other satellite networks, or AT&T® Internet or AT&T U-Verse®, as these services use conflicting frequencies.

Figure 1: Diagram showing a MoCA adapter connecting a cable modem/router to a device via coaxial cable and Ethernet cable.

Check if Your Router Has MoCA

• Verizon® FiOS Router: Likely has built-in MoCA. The MoCA signal passes through its coax connector to your coax network.
• Other Fiber Optic Routers: If it has an attached coax cable, it probably has MoCA.
• Cable Modem/Router: May have MoCA. Check the unit for the word "MoCA", its product specifications, or its browser-based configuration manager. Some compatible devices are listed at www.mocalliance.org/products/index.htm. If it has MoCA, the signal uses its coax cable.
• Other Routers: Routers not mentioned above likely do not have MoCA.

If your router does not have MoCA, proceed to "Installing a MoCA Adapter for your router or cable modem/router". If your router likely has MoCA, or you are unsure, proceed to "Installing a MoCA Adapter for a smart TV or other device". If that setup fails, you may need to install for your router.

Installing a MoCA Adapter for Your Router or Cable Modem/Router

Follow these steps if your router or cable modem/router requires a MoCA Adapter:

1. Connect a coax cable to the MoCA Adapter's Network input and your home's coax network. You might use an existing coax jack or cable from a nearby device (like a set-top box). If you disconnect a coax cable from a device, use the included coax cable to connect the MoCA adapter's DEVICE coax port to that device.
2. Connect the included Ethernet cable between the MoCA adapter's Ethernet jack and the LAN Ethernet jack of your router or modem/router.
3. Plug the power adapter into a live outlet and ensure the ON/OFF button is set to ON.

Figure 2: Diagram illustrating the connection of a MoCA adapter to a router that does not have built-in MoCA. It shows the coax cable connecting to the adapter's 'Network' port and the home's coax network, and an Ethernet cable connecting the adapter's 'LAN' port to the router's LAN port. Power is connected to the adapter.

Installing a MoCA Adapter for a Smart TV or Other Device

Connect the adapter to the device you want to link to the router:

1. Connect a coax cable to the MoCA Adapter's Network input and your home's coax network. You might use a coax cable from a nearby set-top box, router, or other device. If you disconnect a coax cable from a device, use the included coax cable to connect the MoCA adapter's DEVICE coax port to that device.
2. Connect the included Ethernet cable between the MoCA adapter's Ethernet jack and the LAN Ethernet jack of the device you are connecting.
3. Plug the power adapter into a live outlet and ensure the ON/OFF button is set to ON.

Once MoCA is set up for your router and device, the LINK light should be lit on your MoCA Adapter(s). If it is lit, try using the device. If it can access the Internet, your setup is working. If the LINK light is not lit, check your wiring and try power-cycling your MoCA Adapter(s) (switch off for a few seconds, then switch on). If the connection is still not working, refer to the "Troubleshooting tips" section.

You can connect up to 16 devices via MoCA. For each additional device, follow the "MoCA connection for a device" diagram.

Figure 3: Diagram illustrating the connection of a MoCA adapter to a device like a smart TV. It shows the coax cable connecting to the adapter's 'Network' port and the home's coax network, and an Ethernet cable connecting the adapter's 'LAN' port to the device's LAN port. Power is connected to the adapter.

Installing a MoCA Adapter with a Verizon® Set Top Box

If you are installing a MoCA adapter near a Verizon set-top box, a splitter is required. Verizon set-top boxes use MoCA for communication with the router. Connecting the MM1025's DEVICE port directly to the Verizon set-top box will disable features like on-demand and channel guide. Ensure your splitter is MoCA compatible.

Figure 4: Diagram showing the installation of a MoCA adapter with a Verizon set-top box, requiring a splitter. The incoming coax cable connects to a splitter. One output from the splitter goes to the Verizon set-top box, and another output goes to the MoCA adapter's 'Network' port. The MoCA adapter's 'DEVICE' port connects to the Verizon set-top box via a coax cable. The adapter's 'LAN' port connects to the device's LAN port, and power is connected.

MoCA Security

MoCA security is recommended for cable Internet service, particularly if you are located within 150 yards (137 meters) of another home with cable Internet service. If you use FiOS or another fiber optic Internet service, you already have MoCA security.

MoCA security for cable Internet service can be achieved by:

• Adding a PoE filter: Install a PoE (Point of Entry) filter where the coax cable enters your home. This prevents your MoCA signal from being transmitted to neighbors and can improve your cable service's signal.
• Programming a MoCA security key: Set all your MoCA devices with the same MoCA security key. For instructions, visit www.motorolanetwork.com/MoCAsecurity.

For most users, the PoE filter is the simpler and better solution. It does not affect your TV or Internet but stops MoCA signals from reaching neighbors. Install the PoE Filter at the point where the coax cable enters your home, before it branches to other devices.

To install the PoE Filter:

1. Disconnect the coax cable as close as possible to where it enters your home (this could be inside or outside). It might connect to a splitter or another component.
2. Connect this coax cable to one end of the PoE Filter.
3. Connect the other end of the PoE Filter to the coax connector from which you disconnected the cable.

Figure 5: Diagram illustrating the connection of a PoE filter. An incoming coax cable is disconnected from its original point (e.g., a wall jack or splitter). The PoE filter is connected to this incoming cable on one end, and the original point (wall jack/splitter) is connected to the other end of the PoE filter.

Troubleshooting Tips

1. Review the Quick Start guide. Verify connections and power. Ensure the LINK light is illuminated on any installed MoCA Adapter. If both LINK lights are off, try power-cycling the adapters.
2. Confirm you are not attempting to use the MoCA adapters with incompatible services like DirecTV, Dish, AT&T Internet, or AT&T U-Verse.
3. If the LINK light is on, check that your router is powered on and your device is configured correctly. For smart TVs or other devices, test with a computer first. If the computer works, the issue may be with the device's setup. Consult the device's setup instructions, ensuring Ethernet connection is configured if necessary.
4. If the LINK light is not on, re-check adapter connections and power. Try power-cycling. If possible, connect a TV or other device to the coax jack to verify the jack is functional.
5. If using a cable modem/router with built-in MoCA, ensure its MoCA security is turned off or configure your MoCA Adapter with matching security settings (see page 8).
6. Check any coax splitters near your router or device. The splitter's frequency range should be at least 1,000 MHz (1 GHz) and it should not be amplified. Replace non-compliant splitters.
7. Inspect all splitters in your coax network. Ensure they meet the 1,000 MHz minimum frequency requirement and are not amplified. Replace any that do not comply.
8. Be aware that hidden splitters can sometimes cause problems.
9. For potential coax network modifications, visit www.motorolanetwork.com/coax.
10. In rare cases, if your router and the device are on separate coax networks, MoCA may not function. Consider alternative connection technologies like WiFi or powerline networking.

Panel Descriptions

Top Panel

Back Panel

• DEVICE: Connects to a device whose coaxial cable was removed and plugged into NETWORK.
• NETWORK: Connects to your coax network.
• LAN: Connects to the Router or Device you are connecting to MoCA.
• MPS: MoCA Protected Setup (see online user manual for details).
• RESET: Press for 3 seconds to reset the MoCA Adapter to factory defaults if needed.
• POWER: Connect the supplied power adapter here and to an electrical outlet.
• ON/OFF: Press to switch the MoCA Adapter's power On or Off.

Support

For assistance, visit our support website or contact our specialists. Our website provides Motorola Mentor information, returns, and warranty details.

Website: www.motorolanetwork.com/support

Email: support@motorolanetwork.com

Phone:

• In the US and most other countries: 800-753-0797 or +1 617-753-0562
• UK: +44 800 023 9083
• Spain: +34 900 839 783

Limited Warranty

MTRLC LLC warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years. For the full warranty, please visit www.motorolanetwork.com/warranty.

Safety Information and Precautions

• Do not expose the MM1025 or its power cube to water, as this poses a shock hazard.
• Do not use the MM1025 outdoors if it may be exposed to rain, snow, ice, excessive moisture, extreme temperatures, or other harsh conditions.
• Operate the MM1025 in an environment between 32°F and 104°F (0°C to 40°C).
• Ensure adequate airflow around the MM1025; do not cover ventilation openings.
• Place the MM1025 on a firm, stable surface. It is not designed for soft support.
• Use only the MM1025's power cube and a compatible electrical outlet. The mains plug of the power adapter serves as the disconnect device; the AC outlet must be located near the unit and be easily accessible.
• The coaxial cable's ground shield is intended to connect to the building's Earth ground, typically provided by your cable service provider's installation.

Recycling

This product features the selective sorting symbol for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). In the EU, this product must be handled according to European directive 2012/19/EU for recycling or dismantling to minimize environmental impact. Users can choose to give their product to a competent recycling organization or the retailer when purchasing new electrical or electronic equipment.

Label Symbols

FCC Statement

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Class B 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.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 in accordance with 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 can be determined 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 and receiver, connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected, and/or consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.