Motorola NIM-100s and other MOCA devices such as the first generation Actiontec MI424-WR routers (Rev. A-D) conform to the MoCA 1.0 specification which only allows 7 MoCA devices on a MoCA channel. Fortunately, it is possible to utilize a second MoCA channel. The second MOCA channel is suitable only for extending your LAN over the coax. Your STBs and primary router must remain on the first MOCA channel. You will need two (or more) MOCA bridges in order to utilize a second MOCA channel.
You can find a list of available MOCA bridges here.
Click to enlarge Note: For clarity, the second MOCA channel is shown in red in the above diagram. As long as the coax runs provide a continuous signal path, devices on either MOCA channel may be connected anywhere on the coax.
Changing the MoCA Channel:On the Actiontec:This assumes you are using an additional Actiontec as a MoCA bridge. This should not be attempted if the Actiontec is your primary router. You will lose connectivity to your STBs.
•Click on MY NETWORK icon
•Select NETWORK CONNECTIONS from the menu on the left
•Make sure ADVANCED view is enabled.
•Click on coax
•Select CONFIGURE CONNECTION
•From the channel pull down, select a specific channel. This must be the same channel used by the NIM-100. Westell and Actiontec Rev E routers support MOCA channels not available on the NIM-100.
•Make sure MOCA privacy is enabled.
•In the PASSWORD field, enter a MOCA network encryption password (12-17 numeric characters).
•Click OK
On each NIM-100:
•Connect a PC directly to the NIM-100.
•Do an IPCONFIG /RELEASE and /RENEW on the PC. The PC should assign itself a 169.254.1.x address.
•Browse to »169.254.1.1
You should be presented with the NIM-100 login screen. The password is "entropic" (without quotes).
•Go to the SETUP screen.
Under LAN:
•Be sure config type is C.LINK LOCAL.
Under COAX:
•Select the same channel selected on the Actiontec.
•Select NETWORK SECURITY SETTINGS
•Enter the same MOCA network encryption password (12-17 numeric characters) that you entered on the Actiontec.
•Click APPLY
•Click APPLY on the SETUP screen.
•Reboot the NIM-100.
•Login again
•Check the status screen to verify communication with the Actiontec (or check the coax stats screen on the Actiontec).
Note: Be careful when changing settings on the NIM-100. It is possible to "brick" the NIM-100.
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