🔍 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 while 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.
🧩 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, which overlaps with MoCA’s 1125–1675 MHz band. To avoid interference, you should switch MoCA to D-band High only (1350–1675 MHz) and set the LOF (Lowest Operating Frequency) to 1400 MHz.
Use the admin GUI to make these changes easily:
- Navigate to
192.168.144.200in your web browser. - Log in with Username:
admin/ Password:maxlinear - Uncheck D-ext and D-low, but keep D-high checked.
- Change the 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.
🎥 Video Tutorials
Fix DOCSIS 3.1 Interference | D-Band High Setup
Check MoCA Firmware & Link Rate
How to change Static IP to DHCP
Enable Security Protection
🛠️ Setup & Equipment
What do I need to build a MoCA network?
A basic MoCA network requires the following components:
- At least two MoCA devices
- A MoCA-compatible RF splitter that covers 1125–1675 MHz
- All coaxial cables connected through the splitter (internal and external lines)
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 adapters for better stability and speed.
📦 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 you will need to configure your PC manually before accessing the GUI.
- PC Static IP:
192.168.144.1 - Subnet:
255.255.255.0 - Device IP (Browser):
192.168.144.200 - Username:
admin - Password:
maxlinear
Note: You can change the password after logging in.
🔄 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.
💡 Quick Troubleshooting
What if the MoCA LED does not light up?
If the MoCA link LED is off, follow these steps:
- Check Splitter Specifications: Ensure your RF splitter is MoCA compatible and covers the 1125–1675 MHz frequency range. Older 1002 MHz splitters will block the MoCA signal.
- Verify Physical Connections: Make sure all coaxial cables are securely connected to the devices and the splitter.
- Test Point-to-Point: Connect two MoCA adapters together with a single short coaxial cable to rule out splitter or internal wiring issues. If the MoCA LEDs light up, your adapters are working.
Why am I not getting 2.5 Gbps throughput?
MoCA 2.5 supports up to 2.5 Gbps, but your actual throughput can be limited by several factors:
- End-to-End Devices: The 2.5 Gbps speed is only achievable if all connected devices, including your switch and PC/laptop, also have 2.5 GbE (or faster) ports. If any device has a 1 GbE port, that specific link will be bottlenecked at 1 Gbps.
- Cables: Ensure you are using high-quality CAT5e or CAT6 Ethernet cables.
- Coaxial Infrastructure: The quality and length of your coaxial cabling affect performance.