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The MoCA 1.0 specification allows 8 MoCA devices per MoCA channel. Early MoCA first and second generation Actiontec MI424-WR routers (Rev. A-E), and early STBs conform to the MoCA 1.0 specification. Newer MOCA devices conform to the MOCA 1.1 or MoCA 2.0 specification which allows 16 devices per channel. Fortunately it is possible to utilize a second MoCA channel if you have MoCA 1.0 devices. 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 can be connected anywhere on the coax. Caution: Not all MOCA devices support all channels. • The Westell 9100EM and Actiontecs rev. E-I, and the FiOS Quantum Gateway support channels not available on a NIM-100. • The channel on the Actiontec HME-2200 cannot be changed (there is no configuration interface). Changing the MoCA Channel:On the Actiontec or Westell: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.
On each MOCA bridge:
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