Comtrend Corporation GCA-6000 User manual

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Power Adapter
Ethernet Cable
Coaxial Cable
Network Device
(Modem, Router, or Access
Point)
Quick Install Guide
GCA-6000| G.hn Ethernet over Coax Adapter
Understanding Your G.hn Coax Adapter
NOTE: The following steps show how to create or add onto a G.hn Coax Network (A minimum of two G.hn Coax Adapters are
required to create a proper connection.)
If this is the first time you are setting up a G.hn Coax Network please continue to Section B.
If you already have an established G.hn Coax Network, and are adding an additional adapter please skip to Section C. Follow
Steps 4-8 to add additional G.hn Adapters to your network.
Creating a New G.hn Coax Network
1. Plug the power supply into the Coax Adapter and into the power outlet nearest to the network device (Eg. Modem, Router, or
Access Point). The LEDs will briefly turn on.
2. Connect the coaxial cable to the “IN” of the Coax Adapter and to a cable wall outlet.
3. Ensure that your network device is powered on. Connect the Coax Adapter to the LAN port of the network device with an
Ethernet cable. Wait for 10 seconds for the Coax Adapter’s Ethernet LED to light up GREEN indicating a stable connection.
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Power Adapter
B
Ethernet LED:
Directly connected device is active
when blinking
Coverage LED:
Adapters are paired when lit
Power Plug
Gigabit
Ethernet
Port
Configuration
Button
Security LED:
Connection is secure when lit

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Adding your G.hn Coax Adapter to an Existing G.hn Coax Network
4. Plug the power supply into the Coax Adapter and into the power outlet nearest to the remotely located Internet-enabled
device (Eg. TV, PC, STB, DVR, Etc.).
5. Connect the coaxial cable to the “IN” of the Coax Adapter and to a cable wall outlet.
6. Connect the Coax Adapter to the device with an Ethernet cable. The Ethernet LED on the Coax Adapter should be flashing
GREEN. The Coverage LEDs on the Coax Adapters should now be lit (they will be GREEN, ORANGE, or RED depending on the
strength of the connection.)
7. We recommend a secure network. If the Security LED is off, press the “Config” button on each of the two Coax Adapters for 3
seconds consecutively (until the Security LED starts blinking). You will have 2 minutes to complete this step once the first “Config”
button is pressed. Upon successful connection of the Adapters, the Security LED will light up GREEN and the Coverage LED will
light up GREEN, ORANGE, or RED.
Note: Pressing the Config button –located on the side of the device for more than 5 seconds resets the security settings (10
seconds or more performs a factory reset). If you accidentally reset the GCA-6000 unit, repeat step 7 to secure the network.
8. If the connection process is not successful, please refer to the trouble shooting steps in section F.
Adding Additional Adapters/Devices
Follow steps 4-8 in Part C to add additional Adapters/devices to the Coax Network (up to 32 devices). For each additional
adapter added, press the “Config” button on an already secured Adapter, then on the new adapter, so they can pair and
transmit data successfully.
Your device is now part of a G.hn Coax Network!
Troubleshooting
The following information should help you diagnose basic setup or installation problems.
COVERAGE LED is OFF: Plug the problem GCA-6000 unit into a power outlet next to the other GCA-6000 unit; both GCA-6000
having been connected by Ethernet cable to their respective devices e.g. PC, Router, Set Top Box....etc.). After 10 seconds
(approx), the COVERAGE LED should light up GREEN. If not, first Factory reset both devices by pressing the “Config”button on
each for more than 10 seconds. Then, go to part B and follow the installation steps.
ETHERNET LED is OFF: If the ETHERNET LED fails to light up, check that the LAN port of the GCA-6000 unit is connected firmly to
the LAN port of the other device. To check the condition of the Ethernet cable, use another cable to test the same connection.
FOR MORE HELP: For instructions on advanced features, FAQ, etc., please visit our online Product Webpage
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Power Adapter
Coaxial Cable
Ethernet Cable
HDMI Cable
IP Set-Top-Box, Game Console, Streaming Media Player, etc.
Note: The “TV” port on the Coax Adapter is meant for traditional Cable TV services. We do not recommend using the Coax
Adapter if you receive Cable TV/Internet services.
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