Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – MoCA Adapters

🔍 General

What is MoCA technology?
MoCA (Multimedia over Coax Alliance) is a network protocol that enables fast and reliable content distribution over your existing in-home coaxial TV cabling. It ensures reliable packet delivery, crucial for streaming, gaming, and smart home communication.

What problem does MoCA solve and how does it improve my home network?
MoCA provides a stable wired backbone for wireless connectivity, addressing Wi-Fi issues like signal loss, slow speeds, and interference. It enables high-performance, low-latency networking and reduces the total cost of ownership by minimizing downtime and equipment upgrades.

What are the alternatives to MoCA for home networking?

• Wi-Fi: Shared medium, can suffer interference and limited range.
• Powerline: Convenient, but affected by household appliances and older wiring.
• Ethernet: Very reliable, but requires new wiring installation.
  MoCA stands out by using existing coaxial cables, avoiding new wiring and delivering Ethernet-grade reliability.

How can MoCA benefit a Wi-Fi mesh network?
MoCA provides a dedicated backhaul channel for mesh access points, improving network speed, reliability, and range. It reduces latency and allows more connected devices without degrading performance.

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🧩 Compatibility & Network Design

Does MoCA work with any coaxial cable?
Yes. MoCA operates over the same coaxial network used for TV signals. If your home receives a TV signal via coax, you can use MoCA.

Can MoCA coexist with satellite TV?
No. Standard MoCA (D-band) and satellite TV overlap in frequency. You must physically separate the coaxial networks to avoid interference.

Can MoCA coexist with DOCSIS 3.1 modems/routers?
Some DOCSIS 3.1 devices have a frequency cap of 1218 MHz, overlapping MoCA’s 1125–1675 MHz band. To avoid interference:

• Switch MoCA to D-band High only (1350–1675 MHz).
• Set the LOF (Lowest Operating Frequency) to 1400 MHz.

For KB-M3-02 adapters, use the admin GUI at 192.168.144.200 (login: admin / maxlinear) and:

• Uncheck D-ext and D-low, keep D-high checked.
• Change LOF from 1150 MHz to 1400 MHz.

Save and reboot to apply changes. This ensures smooth coexistence with DOCSIS 3.1 modems capped at 1218 MHz.

Check MoCA Adapter Firmware Version and MoCA Link Rate

Change the MoCA adapter from static IP to DHCP

Enable Security Protection for your traffic

What do I need to build a MoCA network?

• At least two MoCA devices
• A MoCA-compatible RF splitter that covers 1125–1675 MHz
• Ensure all coaxial cables are connected to the splitter (internal and external lines)

Important note about cable operator setup
Some ISPs bypass the main splitter and wire the modem directly to the external coax. To use MoCA, connect all coaxial cables through the splitter.

Can I use older MoCA devices like WCB6200Q or ECB6000?
We do not recommend legacy devices with outdated chipsets (WCB6200Q, ECB6000, HT-EM2, E2C699E9, NVG468MQ). They may have compliance or performance issues with MoCA 2.5. Replace them with newer MoCA 2.5 products for better stability and speed.

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🔌 Product & Technical Features

Is your MoCA adapter a cable modem?
No. This is not a cable modem. It does not provide internet access by itself and should not be used as such.

Is your product MoCA certified?
Our adapter uses MaxLinear’s MxL3710 MoCA 2.5 chip, which is MoCA 2.5 certified.

Is MoCA full duplex?
Yes. MoCA is full duplex, meaning it supports simultaneous send/receive over coax. This enhances speed and efficiency.

What bandwidth does MoCA 2.5 offer?

• MoCA 2.5 supports speeds up to 2.5 Gbps
• It can support up to 16 devices on one network
• Actual throughput depends on network configuration and connected devices

Is MoCA 2.5 backward compatible with MoCA 2.0?
Yes. MoCA 2.5 works with MoCA 2.0 and 1.1. However, network performance will be limited by the oldest/slowest device. For full performance, upgrade at least two endpoints to MoCA 2.5.

Does the adapter include built-in filters?
Yes. It includes two internal filters:

• MoCA Filter: Between the MoCA chip and MoCA port (1125–1675 MHz)
• TV Filter: Between MoCA port and TV port (5–1002 MHz)

Does the admin GUI allow setting MoCA frequency channels?
Yes. You can configure:

• D-band Low (1125–1225 MHz)
• D-band High (1350–1675 MHz)
• D-band Extended (1125–1675 MHz) — default mode
  This gives flexibility, especially when MoCA WAN or DOCSIS frequencies cause conflicts.

What is the default login and IP for the adapter’s admin page?
The adapter does not have a DHCP server, so configure your PC manually:

• Static IP: 192.168.144.1
• Subnet: 255.255.255.0
• Device IP: 192.168.144.200
• Username: admin
• Password: maxlinear
  You can change the password after login.

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🔧 Firmware & Support

Will you release firmware updates?
Yes. If MaxLinear releases a new SDK, we will provide updated firmware on our website.

How will I know when new firmware is available?
We will send out email notifications with a download link to all customers.

Do you offer support for firmware upgrades?
Yes. If you encounter any issues during the upgrade process, we are here to help.