COMTREND GCA-7000 G.hn Coax Adapter Installation Guide

: June 6, 2024
: COMTREND

Table of Contents

Get To Know Your G.hn Wave 2 Coax Adapter
Buttons & LEDs Descriptions
- Buttons
- LEDs
Frequently Asked Questions
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

COMTREND GCA-7000 G.hn Coax Adapter Installation Guide

IMPORTANT: Read Before Setting Up the Adapter

1. It takes two adapters to create a G.hn Coax Network. If you are adding onto an existing G.hn Coax Network, then please skip to Step B. If you are adding on to an already securely paired G.hn Coax Network (i.e. the Security LED is GREEN), then you must complete Step C.
We do not recommend using this G.hn Coax Adapter if you receive Cable TV services. If this is your situation, please contact our Tech Support at 855-337-6750 to discuss alternative options for your connectivity.
Plug adapters into wall electrical outlets instead of power strips. Using a power strip will affect network performance and may even cause dropped connections.

Get To Know Your G.hn Wave 2 Coax Adapter

Left
Right
Set Up the First Adapter Near Your Network Device (Modem/Router)
Set Up the Second Adapter Near Your Internet Device (Smart TV, Gaming Console, PC, etc.)
Optional: Create a Secure G.hn Coax Network by Pairing
The device is now part of a G.hn Coax Network!

Buttons & LEDs Descriptions

Buttons

Security Button

Push this button for more than 2 seconds to securely pair the network.

Reset Button

Push this button for 10 seconds (until all of the LEDs on the device blink) to reset the device to factory default.

LEDs

Power

Adapter is powered on.
Adapter is powered off or faulty

Ethernet

Ethernet LAN connection is established.
Data over the Ethernet LAN connection is being transmitted.
An Ethernet LAN connection is not established.

Connection

Coax connection rate is more than 40Mbps.
Coax connection rate is less than 40Mbps and more than 5Mbps.
Coax connection rate is less than 5Mbps.
There is no coax connection.

Security

The adapter is secure (it has received or generated network keys).
The adapter is in the process of being secure.
The adapter is not secure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which connector should I use to connect my Internet Device to the Coax
Adapter?

A. Please use the G.hn connector – it is used to transmit networking traffic between your home networking device.

Q. When should I use the TV Out connector?

A. The TV Out connector is to be used only when transmitting CATV (Community Access Television/ Community Antenna Television) and Satellite services to your TV.

Q: Is the GCA-7000 interoperable with MoCA adapters?

A: No, it is not. If a location has implemented MoCA over Coax to deliver Internet service, the G.hn over Coax solution will not work in those specific locations due to frequency conflict issues with MoCA over Coax.

Q: Can I use G.hn Wave 1 and G.hn Wave 2 on the same network?

A: We do not recommend using G.hn Wave 1 and G.hn Wave 2 together in a single network.

Q: What should I do if my GCA-7000 will not power on?

A: If your GCA-7000 adapter will not power on, then try using a different power adapter to determine if the power adapter is faulty.

Q: What should I do if my devices will not connect?

A: If your GCA-7000 adapters are not connecting (i.e. the Connection LED is OFF), then first plug the problem GCA-7000 unit into a coax outlet next to the other GCA-7000 unit; both GCA-7000 having been connected by Ethernet cable to their respective devices (i.e. Network Device, Smart TV, PC, etc.). After approximately 10 seconds, the Connection LED should light up GREEN. If not, then first reset both devices by pressing the Reset Button on each adapter for more than 10 seconds. Then go to Step B in the Quick Install Guide and follow the installation steps.

WARNING ( ATTENTION )