Cisco MWA1221 User manual

Cisco MWA1221
MoCA to Wireless Adapter

MWA1221 User Manual
Overview...................................................................................................................... 5
Terms and Definitions................................................................................................. 6
Initialization and Operations ..................................................................................... 8
MWA1221 Mode Overview ........................................................................................... 9
MWA1221 LED Sequence ............................................................................................. 9
Boot Mode ................................................................................................................... 10
Connect Mode.............................................................................................................. 11
Normal Mode............................................................................................................... 13
CDL Mode ................................................................................................................... 15

Overview
The MWA1221 (MoCA to Wireless Adapter) product can be used in multiple deployment configurations. This
user manual address the below configurations:
 In this case, the MWA1221 is connected with the home gateway via MoCA (MoCA Backhaul mode) and it
extends data coverage to other unmanaged devices which would otherwise be out of reach to the main
gateway. The MWA1221 behaves like a WiFi extender. In parallel, MWA1221 can also bridge traffic on
the Ethernet interface to another device connected to it via Ethernet. Additionally, MWA1221 is equipped
with Power Over Ethernet (PoE) and thus would be able to provide power to the device connected over
Ethernet as per the 802.3af standard ([IEEE 802.3] Section 2, Annex 33).
 In this case, the MWA1221 is connected with the home gateway via Ethernet (Ethernet Backhaul model)
and it extends data coverage to other unmanaged devices which would otherwise be out of reach to the
main gateway. MWA1221 behaves like a WiFi extender.

Identify your Device:
If you device requires troubleshooting in the future, your service provider may ask for the serial number. The serial
number can be located on the label found at the bottom of the device.
Front Panel:
Multicolored LED

Rear Panel:
10/100/1000 Ethernet port to connect to either the data Gateway for
Ethernet backhaul or connect to a downstream device
WPS Button - When pressed, initiates the wireless setup feature,
which allows you to add new Wireless Protected Setup (WPS)
compliant device to your home network
MoCA 2.0 Interface to connect to the data gateway for MoCA
backhaul
AC Power input port to connect an AC power cable
Note:
- The illustration may vary from the actual product
- The usage of ports may vary if additional use cases are implemented

Terms and Definitions
Initialization and Operations
In order to ensure consistent operation of MWA1221 devices, this section describes the specific conditions and
sequences for startup of the MWA1221 under a set of nominal and anomalous operating conditions. The use of the
term Mode within this specification is set of functional requirements that do not dictate any specific system or
software design or implementation.
Term
Definition
Boot Mode The first MWA1221 Mode at the start of each power cycle or
reset process. Boot Mode checks code validity prior to
allowing code to execute, if successful then execute and run
the code.
Connect Mode When the MWA1221 is attempting to establish
communications with the backhaul device.
Normal Mode The MWA1221 has established communication with the
backhaul device and is able to pass messages back and forth
between them.
CDL (Code
Download) Mode
The MWA1221 supports TR069 Download RPC method to
load the new image.

MWA1221 Mode Overview
MWA1221 LED Sequence
Mode LED Comments
Boot GREEN
Blinking once a second
Connect BLUE
Blinking once a second
MoCA forming network
Connect PURPLE
Blinking once a second
MoCA network formed or
Ethernet network broadcast.
Normal BLUE
Solid
CDL YELLOW
Blinking once a second
When the MWA1221 is
actively downloading,
validating and writing to
memory a new code object.

Boot Mode
The MWA1221 product supports the Boot Mode process as illustrated in the following figure:
The MWA1221 would be in Boot Mode when power is first applied or a reboot/restart of code image has occurred.
The MWA1221 supports maximum two code image stored within flash. The execution options are:
a) It would attempt to execute and run the existing code image if only a single code image is stored within
flash
b) It would attempt to execute and run the current code image if a current and a previous code image are
stored within flash
c) It would execute and run the previous code image if the APS fails to execute and run the current code
image and when both a current and previous code image are stored within flash.
The MWA1221 would transition to Connect Mode if the code image successfully executes and runs.